[Observation of reconstruction of wrist joint by replacement of distal end of radius with vascularized fibular head].
OBJECTIVE
This paper is aimed to observe the long-term result of reconstruction of wrist joint by replacing distal end of radius with vascularized fibular head in patient of giant tumor.


METHODS
From July 1978 to November 1993, 12 cases of giant tumor of distal end of radius were treated by this procedure and followed up for 6 months to 15 years, and the movement range of wrist, grip strength, and pain were evaluated.


RESULTS
The painful wrist released in 11 cases, only one case still existed mild pain and felt discomfortable. The average range of movement of wrist joint was 34.05 degree in volar flexion, 52.80 degree in dorsal extension, 26.25 degree in ulnar deviation, and 19.75 degree in radial deviation, and average grip strength was 44.6 kg. Compared with the contralateral side, there were accounted for 46.2%, 72.7%, 76.1%, 80.6%, and 76.7% respectively.


CONCLUSIONS
Replacement of distal end of radius with fibular head to reconstruct wrist joint can restore function of carpal joint, which is proved to be a safe and effective method.
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Department of Hand Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical University, Wuhan, Hubei, P. R. China 430022.
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D000328:Adult; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula / Q000637:transplantation*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D018212:Giant Cell Tumor of Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011884:Radius / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000601:surgery*