Ulnar translation, a commonly overlooked, unrecognized deformity of distal radius fractures: techniques to correct the malalignment.
Distal radius fracture is one of the most common fractures, accounting for up to 15% of all bone injuries. Radial shortening, loss of palmar inclination, and/or radial tilt are commonly recognized and addressed components of radius fracture deformity. However, a common but typically overlooked and unrecognized component of distal radius fracture deformity is ulnar translation of the proximal radius metaphyseal/shaft. Several techniques to address ulnar translation deformity are presented.
Rapley
Jay H
JH
Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555-0165, USA.
Kearny
J Patrick
JP
Schrayer
A
A
Viegas
Steven F
SF
D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D014457:Ulna / Q000293:injuries*; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D014955:Wrist Joint