Outcome in corrective osteotomy for malunited distal radius fractures.
BACKGROUND
This article reports outcome in osteotomy for malunion of distal radius fractures.


METHODS
We evaluated 12 patients with distal radius malunion (mean age 54), who were treated with corrective osteotomy. Wrist motion and grip strength were evaluated, along with examination of pre and post osteotomy radiographs. The indications for corrections were degree of deformity, limitation of function, pain, and the appearance of the wrist.


RESULTS
The radiographic evaluation proved that the restoration of the normal anatomic relationship between the distal radius and ulna leads to significant improvement of the function of the hand, as measured by range of motion and grip strength.


CONCLUSIONS
Osteotomy of the distal radius in cases of malunion gives favorable outcomes.
Samson
Lucjan
L
Klinika Ortopedii i Traumatologii Narzadu Ruchu Akademia Medyczna w Gdańsku, Gdańsk. lucsam@wp.pl
Treder
Mariusz
M
Kolarz
Krzysztof
K
Lorczyński
Adam
A
D000328:Adult; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D017759:Fractures, Malunited / Q000601:surgery*; D018737:Hand Strength; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology