The long ulnar sliding osteotomy.
This study presents a modified technique for performing ulnar shortening osteotomies. The long ulnar sliding osteotomy differs from standard ulnar shortening techniques in 2 ways: (1) a single cut is made in the ulna and (2) screws only are used for fixation.
Horn
Paul C
PC
Holy Family Hospital, Spokane, WA 99207, USA.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014457:Ulna / Q000601:surgery*; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000601:surgery*