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Foley RA, Trentadue TP, Lopez C, Weber NM, Thoreson AR, Holmes DR, Murthy NS, Leng S, Kakar S, Zhao KD. Bilateral lunotriquetral coalition: a dynamic four-dimensional computed tomography technical case report. Skeletal Radiol 2024; 53:1423-1430. [PMID: 37943305 PMCID: PMC11078889 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-023-04490-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Lunotriquetral coalitions are the most common form of carpal coalition wherein the cartilage between the lunate and triquetrum ossification centers failed to undergo apoptosis. This technical case report examines the arthrokinematics of bilateral lunotriquetral coalitions with dissimilar Minnaar types in one participant with one asymptomatic wrist and one wrist with suspected distal radioulnar joint injury. Static and dynamic (four-dimensional) CT images during pronosupination were captured using a photon-counting detector CT scanner. Interosseous proximity distributions were calculated between the lunotriquetral coalition and adjacent bones in both wrists to quantify arthrokinematics. Interosseous proximity distributions at joints adjacent to the lunotriquetral coalition demonstrate differences in median and minimum interosseous proximities between the asymptomatic and injured wrists during resisted pronosupination. Altered kinematics from lunotriquetral coalitions may be a source of ulnar-sided wrist pain and discomfort, limiting the functional range of motion. This case report highlights potential alterations to wrist arthrokinematics in the setting of lunotriquetral coalitions and possible associations with ulnar-sided wrist pain, highlighting anatomy to examine in radiographic follow-up. Furthermore, this case report demonstrates the technical feasibility of four-dimensional CT using photon-counting detector technology in assessing arthrokinematics in the setting of variant wrist anatomy.
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- Robert A Foley
- Assistive and Restorative Technology Laboratory, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Assistive and Restorative Technology Laboratory, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Mayo Clinic Medical Scientist Training Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Mayo Clinic Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering and Physiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Assistive and Restorative Technology Laboratory, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Computed Tomography Clinical Innovation Center, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Assistive and Restorative Technology Laboratory, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Biomedical Imaging Resource Core Facility, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Computed Tomography Clinical Innovation Center, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Assistive and Restorative Technology Laboratory, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
- Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
- Rehabilitation Medicine Research Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.
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Zoccolan A, Ferrari E, Vitali F, Ursino C, Zotta I, Rivellino MC, Greco D, Formica M. Lunate Shift Index (LSI): A New Parameter for the Evaluation of Residual Ulnar Side Wrist Pain in Patients with Wrist Osteoarthritis Undergoing Three-Corners Arthrodesis vs. Four-Corners Arthrodesis-A Retrospective Comparative Study with Minimum 2 Years of Follow-up. Indian J Orthop 2024; 58:794-801. [PMID: 38812875 PMCID: PMC11130084 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-024-01127-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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Purpose Both scaphoid non-union advanced collapse wrist (SNAC) and scapho-lunate advanced collapse wrist (SLAC) at stage II-III are common indications for limited wrist fusions including four-corners fusion (4CF) and three-corners fusion (3CF). The aim of this study was to assess the clinical and radiological outcomes in patients undergoing 3CF vs. 4CF. A new radiological index called Lunate Shift Index (LSI) was devised to evaluate the importance of the lunate displacement relative to the radiolunate joint. Materials and Methods Twenty-eight patients undergoing 3CF and 40 patients undergoing 4CF were clinically evaluated. The radiolunate angle, the carpal height, and the LSI were recorded radiographically. The LSI corresponds to the ratio between the distance from the lunate centre to the middle of the intermediate column and the length of the intermediate column of the distal radius. Results A statistically significant correlation was observed between LSI and clinical outcomes. The lunate displacement was associated with an increased incidence of wrist ulnar pain. No statistically significant differences were observed between 3 and 4CF in all parameters compared. Conclusions The osteoarthritis of piso-triquetral joint has been identified as the cause of wrist ulnar pain in patients undergoing 4CF. The lunate correct positioning allows to maintain the carpal height and to increase the contact area at the level of the radiolunate joint. A good reduction of the lunate could be obtained with the 3CF compared to 4CF. This study showed how proper realignment of the lunate following midcarpal arthrodesis correlates with a better clinical outcome. Level of Evidence Level III, Retrospective comparative study.
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- Andrea Zoccolan
- Hand Surgery Department, Ospedale San Paolo, Via Genova 30, 17100 Savona, Italy
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- Orthopaedic Clinic, Department of Surgical Sciences (DISC), Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, University of Genoa, Largo Rosanna Benzi 10, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Orthopaedic Clinic, Department of Surgical Sciences (DISC), Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, University of Genoa, Largo Rosanna Benzi 10, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Orthopaedic Clinic, Department of Surgical Sciences (DISC), Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, University of Genoa, Largo Rosanna Benzi 10, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Orthopaedic Clinic, Department of Surgical Sciences (DISC), Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, University of Genoa, Largo Rosanna Benzi 10, 16132 Genoa, Italy
- APSS Santa Chiara, Largo Medaglie d’oro, 9, 38122 Trento, Italy
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- Hand Surgery Department, Ospedale San Paolo, Via Genova 30, 17100 Savona, Italy
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- Orthopaedic Clinic, Department of Surgical Sciences (DISC), Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, University of Genoa, Largo Rosanna Benzi 10, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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Briotti J, Wilson S, Goh G, Lawson-Smith M. Wrist Arthrodesis Using the Medartis Carpometacarpal Joint Sparing Plate. Hand (N Y) 2024; 19:607-613. [PMID: 36541766 PMCID: PMC11141422 DOI: 10.1177/15589447221141474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Total wrist arthrodesis is a well-established surgical technique that provides reliable pain relief in patients with advanced wrist disease. Key limitations of existing plating systems include hardware pull-out, hardware failure, and nonunion. There is limited literature on the newer style carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ) sparing plating system, produced by Medartis. The objective of this study was to determine the long-term clinical and radiological outcomes of wrist arthrodesis with a CMCJ sparing wrist plate. METHODS This study retrospectively identified 23 wrist arthrodeses using the Medartis CMCJ sparing plate for review. This study assessed the outcomes of 18 unilateral wrist fusions and 1 bilateral wrist fusion. The study group consisted of 12 men and 5 women with an average age of 56 years (range: 29-82 years) with a mean follow-up period of 17 months. RESULTS At the time of follow-up, all patients' wrists had fused without postsurgical complication. The final grip strength in the operative hand was 28.2 kg/cm2, which was 87% of the contralateral side. The mean Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand score at follow-up was 23.9, with all patients returning to daily living activities and work. Patients reported minimal pain (1.3/10), with almost all (17/18) satisfied with the outcome of the surgery and describing that they would recommend this procedure. CONCLUSION Our case series highlights that the Medartis wrist arthrodesis plate is a newer design that is a well-tolerated option for wrist arthrodesis based on clinical assessment, functional hand assessment, and patient satisfaction, when compared with the existing literature on traditional plating systems.
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- Joshua Briotti
- Royal Perth Hospital, WA, Australia
- University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, WA, Australia
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- University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, WA, Australia
- Fremantle Hospital, WA, Australia
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Agrawal CS, Deshmukh M, Padmawar S. Rehabilitation Protocol for Lunate Fracture in a Clinical Case Report. Cureus 2024; 16:e61892. [PMID: 38978923 PMCID: PMC11228409 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.61892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024] Open
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A carpal injury called a lunate fracture can cause severe carpal instability if treatment is not received. After the scaphoid, triquetrum, and trapezium, the lunate is the fourth most frequently fractured carpal bone. Due to lunate fracture, the functional prognosis is uncertain, and conservative treatment frequently results in surgery. Lunate fracture may be caused by anatomical features such as ulnar and radial variation, although necrosis is not commonly one of them. Vascularization in the lunate is unstable and dependent on the capsular arterioles. High shear stresses are frequently applied to the lunate, which rubs against the triangular fibrocartilage complex and the radius. This could lead to a fracture. Intraosseous compartment syndrome is most likely caused by the inflammatory condition Kienböck's disease. In order to protect the lunate against shear and compression loads, surgery entails decompressing the lunate. The consequences of current osteotomy techniques on biomechanics will be discussed. While some osteotomies may lessen the stresses conveyed to the lunate, they may also put too much strain on the ulnar side of the lunate. Techniques for treating wrist degeneration comprise extra-articular methods that keep the mid-carpal joint's architecture and vascularization intact. Bone grafting or repair may be indicated if lunate destruction is extensive. In the last phases, palliative methods are employed. For Kienböck's disease, there are currently no efficient biological therapies. The lunate is prevented from collapsing by decompression osteotomies, giving time for natural healing. The patient came to Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital Outpatient Department of Orthopedics with a complaint of pain in her right wrist. At a private hospital in Amravati, the patient had gone through a proximal row carpectomy on the right side. After undergoing post-operative physiotherapy, the patient showed good improvement in her functional activities and quality of life. Physiotherapy helps in gaining back the functional activities for the post-operated lunate fracture patient.
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- Chitwan S Agrawal
- Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Wardha, IND
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Wardha, IND
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Wardha, IND
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Maris S, Apergis E, Apostolopoulos A, Melissaridou D, Koulouvaris P, Papagelopoulos PJ, Savvidou O. Scapholunate Advanced Collapse (SLAC) and Scaphoid Nonunion Advanced Collapse (SNAC): A Review of Treatment Options for Stage II. Cureus 2024; 16:e59014. [PMID: 38800268 PMCID: PMC11127752 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.59014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Scapholunate advanced collapse (SLAC) and scaphoid nonunion advanced collapse (SNAC) represent clinical entities identified by a pattern of predictable degenerative changes. They are the most common causes of wrist arthritis. Both entities can remain asymptomatic for many years and may go undiagnosed. Diagnosis is usually confirmed through clinical examination, which reveals progressive wrist pain and instability. Radiographically, degenerative changes in the radiocarpal and midcarpal joints are present, as well as nonunion of the scaphoid fracture in SNAC. The management differs according to the stage. Particularly in this review article, we reviewed the treatment options for stage II SLAC and SNAC wrist. In addition to the well-described surgical techniques such as proximal row carpectomy and four-corner fusion, alternatives such as capitolunate arthrodesis, three-corner fusion, and soft tissue procedures like capsulodesis and tenodesis are available. Proximal row carpectomy and partial arthrodeses yield comparable results. Soft tissue procedures are viable alternatives and are preferred in younger patients to avoid early salvage operations.
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- Spyridon Maris
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, General Hospital Hellenic Red Cross Korgialenio Benakio, Athens, GRC
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital Hellenic Red Cross Korgialenio Benakio, Athens, GRC
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- Department of Orthopaedics, East Surrey Hospital, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, Redhill, GBR
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- First Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Attikon University General Hospital, Athens, GRC
- First Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, GRC
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- First Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, GRC
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- First Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Attikon University General Hospital, Athens, GRC
- First Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, GRC
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- First Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Attikon University General Hospital, Athens, GRC
- First Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, GRC
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Bayne CO, Moontasri NJ, Boutin RD, Szabo RM. Advanced Arthritis of the Carpus: Preoperative Planning Practices of 337 Hand Surgeons. J Wrist Surg 2023; 12:517-521. [PMID: 38213560 PMCID: PMC10781575 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1764302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Background Surgical procedure selection for carpal arthritis depends on which articular surfaces are affected, but there is no consensus on how to preoperatively evaluate cartilage surfaces. Despite advances in cross-sectional imaging, the utility of advanced imaging for preoperative decision-making has not been well established. Objectives Our objective was to assess if there is an added value to presurgical advanced imaging or diagnostic procedures in planning for carpal arthrodesis or carpectomy and to determine what imaging or diagnostic procedures influence surgical treatment options. Methods A seven-question survey was sent to 2,400 hand surgeons. Questions assessed which articular surfaces surgeons consider important for decision-making, which imaging modalities surgeons employ, and how often surgeons utilize diagnostic arthroscopy before performing carpectomy or arthrodesis procedures. Results A total of 337 (14%) surveys were analyzed. The capitolunate articulation (alone or in combination) was most frequently reported to impact surgical decision-making (48.1%). Most surgeons (86.6%) reported that standard plain radiographs are usually sufficient. Few surgeons reported always obtaining magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT), with 44.2% of surgeons believing that MRI is never useful and 38.4% believing that CT is never useful. Most surgeons (68.2%) reported that they never perform wrist arthroscopy as part of their decision-making process. Conclusions This study provides information on the decision-making process in the surgical management of carpal arthritis. Given advances in cross-sectional imaging, further studies are needed to determine the utility of MRI and CT for the planning of surgical procedures in the treatment of arthritis of the carpus. Level of Evidence Level 4.
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- Christopher O. Bayne
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California
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- Department of Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California
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Dittman LE, Shin AY, Rhee PC. Outcome of Preoperative Asymptomatic or Minimally Symptomatic DRUJ Arthritis after Total Wrist Arthrodesis: A Single-Institution Case Series. J Wrist Surg 2023; 12:295-300. [PMID: 37564618 PMCID: PMC10411219 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1759687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Background Concomitant severe radiocarpal (RC) arthritis with asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) arthritis can be debilitating for patients. Surgical management of these combined arthritides can pose a dilemma for surgeons and patients. The purpose of this study was to evaluate patients with concomitant RC and DRUJ arthritides who underwent only total wrist arthrodesis (TWA) to determine the need for subsequent surgical management of preoperative asymptomatic/minimally symptomatic DRUJ arthritis. Materials and Methods All patients who underwent TWA between 2008 and 2018 at a single institution were evaluated. Those patients who underwent TWA for degenerative, inflammatory, or posttraumatic arthritis with concomitant asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic DRUJ arthritis preoperatively were included. A retrospective review was performed for demographic variables, TWA indications, pre- versus post-TWA DRUJ symptoms, and severity of DRUJ arthritis on radiographs. Primary outcome measure was survivorship from subsequent DRUJ surgery for development of symptomatic arthritis after initial TWA. Results One hundred and eighty-three patients underwent TWA during the study period, of which 39 wrists met inclusion criteria. Indications for TWA included posttraumatic arthritis ( n = 22), avascular necrosis of the lunate ( n = 10), and inflammatory arthritis ( n = 7). The mean clinical follow-up was 5.7 years (range: 1.5-12.7 years). Four patients (10%) who underwent TWA ultimately required a subsequent procedure to address DRUJ arthritis at a mean time of 20 months (range: 3-60 months) after initial TWA. The initial indication for TWA in these patients included symptomatic posttraumatic arthritis ( n = 3) and lunate avascular necrosis ( n = 1). Conclusion In patients with symptomatic RC and asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic DRUJ arthritides undergoing TWA alone, 10% in this series required subsequent surgical management for progressive DRUJ arthritis. Clinical Relevance Surgical management of concomitant symptomatic RC and asymptomatic/minimally symptomatic DRUJ arthritides with TWA alone is a reasonable initial approach. Patients should be counseled preoperatively that subsequent surgical management of progressive DRUJ arthritis may be necessary in ∼10% of patients.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- Clinical Investigation Facility, Travis Air Force Base, California
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Wolff AL, Mancuso CA, Lee SK, Wolfe SW. Development and Validation of a Survey to Measure Patients' Expectations of Wrist Arthritis Surgery. J Wrist Surg 2023; 12:337-344. [PMID: 37564617 PMCID: PMC10411062 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1759524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Background The purpose of this study was to develop and test a patient-derived expectations survey for wrist arthritis surgery. We hypothesized that preoperative patient expectations are higher in people with greater functional impairment and that postoperative fulfilment of patient expectations correlates with functional improvement. Methods The study was conducted in four phases. Development (n = 22) Preoperatively, patients were asked open-ended questions regarding expectations of surgery. A draft survey was then assembled. Reliability (n = 35) The survey was administered twice preoperatively. Concordance was measured with weighted kappa values and intraclass correlations (ICC). Validity (n = 58) Validity was assessed by comparing responses from the Expectations Survey to the patient-rated wrist evaluation (PRWE). Responsiveness (n = 18) Responsiveness was calculated by comparing the proportion of expectations fulfilled to PRWE scores 1-year postoperatively. Results Development Twenty-two distinct items representing the most frequent responses were utilized from the draft survey items of 1,244 expectations volunteered. Reliability Patients had high preoperative expectations of surgery (mean = 76.8); 30% had scores ≥90. Test-retest reliability was high (Cronbach α coefficients = 0.91, 0.93, ICC = 0.86). Endorsement of items = 66 to 100%; and weighted kappa values = 0.39 to 0.96. Validity Patients with greater preoperative expectations (≥63) had more pain, worse function, and worse PRWE scores than those with lower expectations. Responsiveness The proportion of fulfilled expectations was high (mean 0.80, median 0.79), and greater fulfillment (proportion > 0.80, n = 8) was associated with better postoperative PRWE scores. Conclusion The patient-derived expectations survey is reliable, valid, responsive, and addresses a spectrum of expectations for patients undergoing surgery for wrist arthritis. Clinical relevance Understanding patient expectations can contribute to customized care given the range of surgical choices for the arthritic wrist.
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- Aviva L Wolff
- Leon Root, MD Motion Analysis Laboratory, Department of Rehabilitation, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
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Surgical management of osteoarthritis of the hand and wrist. J Hand Ther 2022; 35:418-427. [PMID: 35428565 DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2022.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Osteoarthritis of the hand and wrist is common; varying disease manifestations and a spectrum of symptoms make it imperative to approach treatment strategies in an individualized fashion. In this review, attention is focused upon site specific diagnoses and indications for various surgical treatment strategies.
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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Motion-Preserving Operations for Wrist Arthritis. Plast Reconstr Surg 2020; 146:588e-598e. [PMID: 33141535 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000007260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND The authors conducted a cost-effectiveness analysis to answer the question: Which motion-preserving surgical strategy, (1) four-corner fusion, (2) proximal row carpectomy, or (3) total wrist arthroplasty, used for the treatment of wrist osteoarthritis, is the most cost-effective? METHODS A simulation model was created to model a hypothetical cohort of wrist osteoarthritis patients (mean age, 45 years) presenting with painful wrist and having failed conservative management. Three initial surgical treatment strategies-(1) four-corner fusion, (2) proximal row carpectomy, or (3) total wrist arthroplasty-were compared from a hospital perspective. Outcomes included clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness outcomes (quality-adjusted life-years and cost) over a lifetime. RESULTS The highest complication rates were seen in the four-corner fusion cohort: 27.1 percent compared to 20.9 percent for total wrist arthroplasty and 17.4 percent for proximal row carpectomy. Secondary surgery was common for all procedures: 87 percent for four-corner fusion, 57 percent for proximal row carpectomy, and 46 percent for total wrist arthroplasty. Proximal row carpectomy generated the highest quality-adjusted life-years (30.5) over the lifetime time horizon, compared to 30.3 quality-adjusted life-years for total wrist arthroplasty and 30.2 quality-adjusted life-years for four-corner fusion. Proximal row carpectomy was the least costly; the mean expected lifetime cost for patients starting with proximal row carpectomy was $6003, compared to $11,033 for total wrist arthroplasty and $13,632 for four-corner fusion. CONCLUSIONS The authors' analysis suggests that proximal row carpectomy was the most cost-effective strategy, regardless of patient and parameter level uncertainties. These are important findings for policy makers and clinicians working within a universal health care system.
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Babazadeh S, Ling F, Nguyen NB, Pham TH, Pathirana PN, Eng K, Page R. Functional Dart-Throwing Motion: A Clinical Comparison of Four-Corner Fusion to Radioscapholunate Fusion Using Inertial Motion Capture. J Wrist Surg 2020; 9:321-327. [PMID: 32760611 PMCID: PMC7395843 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1710500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Accepted: 03/24/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Background Dart-throwing motion (DTM) is an important functional arc of the wrist from radial extension to ulna flexion. An aim of partial fusion surgery of the wrist is to maintain maximal functional motion while addressing the pathology. The radioscapholunate (RSL) fusion, accompanied with partial resection of the distal scaphoid, is thought to allow better DTM than other partial wrist fusions such as the four-corner fusion (4CF). Question Does an RSL fusion allow better functional DTM than 4CF, and how does this range compare with healthy wrists and the patient's contralateral wrist? Patients and Methods Patients who have undergone an RSL fusion or 4CF at our tertiary center were identified and invited to present to have their DTM arc measured. To accurately measure DTM, a previously validated inertial measurement device was used. Patient's functional DTM arc was measured in both unrestrained (elbow and shoulder free to move) and restrained (elbow and shoulder immobilized) fashions. This was compared with their contralateral wrist and a group of healthy control volunteers. Results Overall five RSL fusions, 10 4CF and 24 control patients were enrolled in the study. There was no significant difference between functional DTM when 4CF and RSL fusion were compared. Both had significantly reduced functional DTM arc than control patients. There was no significant difference between the operated wrist compared with the patient's contralateral unoperated wrist. Conclusion RSL fusion is not significantly better at maintaining functional DTM when compared with 4CF. Both surgeries result in decreased functional DTM arc when compared with control patients. This is a cohort study and reflects a level of evidence IV. Level of Evidence This is a Leve IV, cohort study.
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- Sina Babazadeh
- Australian Orthopaedic Research Group, Kew East, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Orthopaedics, Barwon Health, Bellerine Street Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Barwon Health, Bellerine Street Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Deakin University, Gheringhap Street Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Deakin University, Gheringhap Street Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Barwon Health, Bellerine Street Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Barwon Health, Bellerine Street Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- Deakin University, Gheringhap Street Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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Bain GI, Krishna SV, MacLean S, Carr R, Slavotinek J. "Locked" Scapholunate Instability Diagnosed with 4D Computed Tomography Scan. J Wrist Surg 2019; 8:321-326. [PMID: 31404390 PMCID: PMC6685786 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1675385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2018] [Accepted: 09/24/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Background Scapholunate instability (SLI) has a wide range of clinical and radiological presentations. The management depends on the stage of the disorder. Subluxation of scaphoid is pathognomonic feature of the SLI. We describe a patient with SLI with a dislocated proximal pole of scaphoid, out of the distal radius scaphoid fossa. The 4D (three-dimensions + time) computed tomography (CT) scan demonstrated that the scaphoid did not reduce throughout wrist motion. Case Description A 20-year-old male presented with SLI following a fall skateboarding. The 4D CT scan revealed the dislocated scaphoid that did not reduce with wrist motion. He underwent open reduction of the proximal pole of scaphoid and SL reconstruction using flexor carpi radialis (FCR) tendon graft with the Quad tenodesis technique. At 1 year, he had improved pain, wrist functions, and maintained satisfactory radiological alignment. Literature Review We are not aware of any previous description of the dorsal scaphoid dislocation in association with scapolunate instability. Clinical Relevance We recommend that the SLI staging classification needs to be expanded to include dislocation (locked) stage. The 4D CT has a significant role in identifying the instability and its reducibility. Level of Evidence This is a level V study.
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- Gregory I. Bain
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Orthopedics, St. John's Medical College, Koromangala, Bangalore, India
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- Tauranga Hospital, Bay Of Plenty District Health Board, Tauranga, New Zealand
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Radiology, Flinders University and Flinders Medical Center, Bedford Park, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Ault DL, Mann DJ, Troutner AM, Kettner NW. Post-traumatic Scapholunate Advanced Collapse of the Wrist: A Case Report. J Chiropr Med 2018; 17:128-134. [PMID: 30166970 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcm.2018.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2017] [Revised: 01/10/2018] [Accepted: 02/28/2018] [Indexed: 10/14/2022] Open
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Objective The purpose of this report is to describe a patient with scapholunate advanced collapse (SLAC) of the wrist. Clinical Features A 38-year-old man presented to a chiropractic teaching clinic with right wrist pain after falling off of the tailgate of a truck 7 years prior. The mechanism of injury was a fall on an outstretched hand. Ultrasonography and radiography were performed, which demonstrated abnormal lunate kinematics and scapholunate interval diastasis associated with a clenched-fist maneuver. These findings were consistent with SLAC. Intervention and Outcome Following the diagnosis of SLAC, the wrist was splinted. Conservative care consisting of physical therapy included paraffin dips, therapeutic ultrasound, and stretching. The patient received only minimal alleviation of pain, and a surgical consultation was obtained. The patient elected surgical intervention, utilizing the proximal row carpectomy procedure. Conclusion This case demonstrates a patient with chronic wrist pain, with progression to carpal instability, which ultimately manifested as SLAC. We demonstrate, utilizing multiple imaging modalities, both preoperative and postoperative findings. To our knowledge, this is the first case to describe the use of diagnostic ultrasonography in the evaluation of the proximal row carpectomy procedure.
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- Daniel L Ault
- Department of Radiology, Logan University, Chesterfield, Missouri
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- Chiropractic Health Centers, Logan University, Chesterfield, Missouri
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- Chiropractic Health Centers, Logan University, Chesterfield, Missouri
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- Department of Radiology, Logan University, Chesterfield, Missouri
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Scapholunate ligament (SLL) injuries are a common cause of wrist pain and instability. Treatment of SLL injuries requires intricate understanding of wrist anatomy and biomechanics. Mindful physical exam and appropriate diagnostic studies can orient the surgeon to the defined stage of injury. Review of the literature on each treatment by stage can prepare the upper extremity surgeon to provide the best evidence-based care. The optimal management of SLL injuries should result in a stable, painless wrist.
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- Geoffrey Konopka
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, USA,
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA,
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BACKGROUND Scapholunate ligament injuries are highly challenging injuries to treat. Great uncertainly remains in determining which operative procedures are most effective. Furthermore, there is no consensus on whether surgical intervention changes the natural course of scapholunate injuries. METHODS The authors present their assessment of scapholunate injuries and the senior author's preferred surgical techniques. Surgical videos are included. The authors' postoperative management is described. RESULTS Operative procedures are selected based on the patient's timing and pattern of injury, degree of associated carpal changes and arthritis, and goals. CONCLUSION Over the past 20 years, the senior author has had good success with these techniques, but prospective, longterm outcome studies are needed to critically assess whether these surgical techniques improve patients' long-term function and pain.
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Ha NB, Phadnis J, MacLean SBM, Bain GI. Radioscapholunate fusion with triquetrum and distal pole of scaphoid excision: long-term follow-up. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2018; 43:168-173. [PMID: 28820008 DOI: 10.1177/1753193417724139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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UNLABELLED The purpose of this study was to assess the long-term outcomes of radioscapholunate fusion, with and without distal pole of scaphoid excision and excision of the triquetrum. These compromised three operative groups. Seventeen patients were identified with a minimum of 10 years follow-up, with a mean of 15 years (range 10-19). Fifteen of the 17 patients were satisfied with their outcome. Two were converted to total wrist fusion. The mean outcomes scores were; pain visual analogue scale score 2.1/10, Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand 29 and Modified Mayo Wrist score 60. Patients with excision of the triquetrum had a mean radial-ulnar arc increase of 10° compared with the other two groups, but this was not statistically significant. The mean space for the scaphocapitate joint was 1.7 mm and lunocapitate joint was 1.3 mm at latest follow-up. Close adherence to the indications and surgical technique provided a sustainable good clinical outcome. Patients who obtained a good result at 2 years were likely to achieve a good long-term outcome. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Ngoc B Ha
- 1 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia
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- 2 Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Brighton and Sussex University Hospital, Brighton, UK
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- 1 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia
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- 1 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia
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Treatment of Advanced Kienböck Disease With a Vascularized Radial Bone Flap Wrapped in the Pronator Quadratus. Ann Plast Surg 2017; 78:274-279. [PMID: 28182595 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000000937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE In the present study, we aimed to assess the radiologic and clinical outcomes after excision of the lunate, insertion of a vascularized radial bone flap wrapped in the pronator quadratus, and distraction with an external fixator of the joint, for the treatment of avascular necrosis of the lunate with carpal height collapse, fragmentation, and perilunar osteoarthritic changes. MATERIALS AND METHODS From May 2006 to July 2014, a total of 25 patients (13 men and 12 women; mean age, 38.7 years; age range, 28-52 years) with advanced Kienböck disease were treated with excision of the lunate and insertion of a vascularized radial bone flap wrapped in the pronator quadratus, followed by distraction with an external fixator of the joint; all these patients met our inclusion criteria, including symptomatic avascular necrosis of the lunate with carpal collapse and osteoarthritis of the wrist. We evaluated the scaphocapitate angle for radiologic assessment. Moreover, the overall clinical results were graded by using the wrist range of motion, modified Mayo wrist score, and disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand score. RESULTS All the patients exhibited improved symptoms, and subsequently returned to their work and recreational activities. The mean scaphocapitate angles and carpal height ratio improved from 33.7 degrees (range, 32.1-35.7 degrees) and 0.46 degrees (range, 0.42-0.51 degrees) preoperatively to 56.3 degrees (range, 54.7-59.8 degrees) and 0.50 degrees (range, 0.46-0.56 degrees) at the follow-up, respectively. The final average range of motion was as follows: wrist flexion, 73 degrees (range, 62-81 degrees); and extension, 76 degrees (range, 69-88 degrees). The average postoperative modified Mayo wrist score and disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand score were 91 points (range, 80-100 points) and 11 points (range, 2-24 points), respectively. CONCLUSION We suggest that the excision of the lunate and insertion of a vascularized radial bone flap wrapped in the pronator quadratus, followed by distraction with an external fixator of the joint, is a reliable method for the treatment of Kienböck disease with collapse or fragmentation of the lunate, and achieves high functional scores, increased range of movement, and relief of pain, without any complications.
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Lichtman DM, Pientka WF, Bain GI. Kienböck Disease: A New Algorithm for the 21st Century. J Wrist Surg 2017; 6:2-10. [PMID: 28119790 PMCID: PMC5258126 DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1593734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2016] [Accepted: 09/06/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Background It has been over 100 years since the initial description of avascular necrosis of the lunate. Over the last two decades, there has been the introduction of advanced information regarding the etiology, natural history, classification, and treatment options for lunate osteonecrosis. There have been new classifications developed based on advanced imaging, perfusion studies of lunate viability, and arthroscopic assessment of the articular cartilage. Purpose This article brings together a new treatment algorithm, incorporating the traditional osseous classification system (Lichtman) with the perfusion/viability classification (Schmitt) and the articular cartilage classification (Bain). Methods We have developed a new algorithm to manage Kienböck avascular necrosis of the lunate. This new algorithm incorporates the current concepts of the diseased lunate and its effects on the remainder of the wrist. Conclusion For patients with a good prognosis and in the earliest stages, the "intact lunate" is initially protected utilizing nonoperative measures. If this fails, then appropriate lunate unloading procedures should be considered. If the lunate is "compromised" then it can be reconstructed with a medial femoral condyle graft or proximal row carpectomy (PRC). With the further collapse of the lunate, the wrist is then also compromised, with the development of secondary degeneration of the central column articulation. The "compromised wrist" will have functional articulations, which allows motion-preserving procedures to be utilized to maintain a functional wrist. With advanced disease (Kienböck disease advanced collapse), the wrist is not reconstructable, so only a salvage procedure can be performed. Other than these objective pathoanatomical factors, the final decision must accommodate the various patient factors (e.g., age, general health, lifestyle, financial constraints, and future demands on the wrist) and surgeon factors (skill set, equipment, and work environment).
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- David M. Lichtman
- Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, Maryland
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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de l'Escalopier N, Anract P, Biau D. Surgical treatments for osteoarthritis. Ann Phys Rehabil Med 2016; 59:227-233. [PMID: 27185463 DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2016.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2015] [Revised: 03/20/2016] [Accepted: 04/14/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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There are two main surgical treatments for osteoarthritis: conservative treatments, where the damaged cartilage is left in place, and radical treatments, where the cartilage is replaced by an artificial endoprosthesis; this latter procedure is termed joint arthroplasty. These treatments are only offered to symptomatic patients. Arthrodesis is yet another surgical intervention in cases of osteoarthritis. It will sacrifice the joint's articular function and is performed on small osteoarthritic joints, such as wrists and ankles, for instance. Osteoarthritis symptoms are usually the consequence of an imbalance between the load applied to a joint and the surface available to support that load. Therefore, conservative treatments will either tend to decrease the load exerted on the joint, such as in a tibial valgus osteotomy for instance, or to improve the articular surface supporting that load. Sometimes, both can be provided at the same time; the peri-acetabular osteotomy for hip dysplasia is an example of such a procedure. Conservative treatments are usually offered to young patients in order to delay, if not avoid, the need for a joint prosthesis. They are usually performed before osteoarthritis appears or at an early stage. Joint arthroplasties have overwhelmingly excellent functional results and today's research is directed towards providing rapid recovery, very long-term stability, and the assurance of a good functionality in extreme conditions. However, complications with joint arthroplasties can be serious with little, if any, reasonable salvage solution. Therefore, these procedures are offered to patients who have failed adequate medical treatment measures.
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- Nicolas de l'Escalopier
- Service de chirurgie orthopédique et oncologique, hôpital Cochin, AP-HP, 75014 Paris, France.
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- Service de chirurgie orthopédique et oncologique, hôpital Cochin, AP-HP, 75014 Paris, France; Université Paris-Descartes, 75000 Paris, France; Inserm U1153, 75000 France
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- Service de chirurgie orthopédique et oncologique, hôpital Cochin, AP-HP, 75014 Paris, France; Université Paris-Descartes, 75000 Paris, France; Inserm U1153, 75000 France
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Brunet J, Bacle G, Marteau E, Gadea F, Laulan J. Isolated or predominant capitolunate osteoarthritis is the consequence of lunotriquetral dissociation. X-ray analysis of 22 consecutive cases. HAND SURGERY & REHABILITATION 2016; 35:4-9. [PMID: 27117017 DOI: 10.1016/j.hansur.2015.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2015] [Revised: 09/01/2015] [Accepted: 09/22/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Secondary osteoarthritis due to a scapholunate malalignment is well known, but is debatable in cases of lunotriquetral malalignment. It has been shown that lunotriquetral malalignment can lead to midcarpal osteoarthritis. The hypothesis of this retrospective study was that a relationship exists between the presence of midcarpal osteoarthritis and the presence of lunotriquetral malalignment. All patients with midcarpal osteoarthritis, isolated or predominant, treated between 1981 and 2013 were reviewed. Intracarpal angles were measured and the relative position of the carpal bones was analyzed by two examiners. Osteoarthritis of the wrist's joints was quantified in three stages. Diagnosis of static dissociative ligament lesion was made and correlated with the location of osteoarthritis. Twenty-two wrists in 20 patients (13 men and 7 women; mean age of 59 years) were included. The lunocapitate osteoarthritis was moderate in 6 cases and severe in 16 cases. The radioscaphoid osteoarthritis was moderate in 5 cases and severe in 1 case. Lunotriquetral malalignment was present in all cases; it was isolated in 8 cases and associated with scapholunate malalignment in 14 cases. In isolated lunotriquetral malalignment cases, midcarpal osteoarthritis was isolated or associated with degenerative lesions of lunotriquetral interval. Cases of perilunate instability in which the osteoarthritis is more severe in the midcarpal joint than in the radioscaphoid joint likely resulted from an injurying mechanism with ulnar beginning (ulnar-sided perilunate instability).
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- J Brunet
- Unité de chirurgie de la main et du membre supérieur, Services de chirurgie orthopédique 1 et 2, Hôpital Trousseau, CHRU de Tours, avenue de la République, 37170 Chambray-lès-Tours, France
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- Unité de chirurgie de la main et du membre supérieur, Services de chirurgie orthopédique 1 et 2, Hôpital Trousseau, CHRU de Tours, avenue de la République, 37170 Chambray-lès-Tours, France
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- Unité de chirurgie de la main et du membre supérieur, Services de chirurgie orthopédique 1 et 2, Hôpital Trousseau, CHRU de Tours, avenue de la République, 37170 Chambray-lès-Tours, France
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- Unité de chirurgie de la main et du membre supérieur, Services de chirurgie orthopédique 1 et 2, Hôpital Trousseau, CHRU de Tours, avenue de la République, 37170 Chambray-lès-Tours, France
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- Unité de chirurgie de la main et du membre supérieur, Services de chirurgie orthopédique 1 et 2, Hôpital Trousseau, CHRU de Tours, avenue de la République, 37170 Chambray-lès-Tours, France.
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White C, Benhaim P, Plotkin B. Treatments for Kienböck disease: what the radiologist needs to know. Skeletal Radiol 2016; 45:531-40. [PMID: 26802001 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-016-2332-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2015] [Revised: 12/12/2015] [Accepted: 01/06/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The etiology of Kienböck disease, or avascular necrosis of the lunate, is controversial, and there are a myriad of treatments aimed at correcting the various hypothesized pathologies. Interventions to reduce mechanical stress on the lunate have been used for decades, including radial osteotomy with or without radial shortening, ulnar lengthening and metaphyseal core decompression procedures. However, these procedures require preservation of lunate architecture. Newer procedures to revascularize the lunate bone have emerged in the last 10 years, such as pedicled corticoperiosteal vascularized bone grafting. Once there is collapse of the radiocarpal joint or midcarpal arthrosis, the conventional treatments have included proximal row carpectomy and complete or partial wrist joint arthrodesis. Newer salvage procedures such as lunate excision with autologous or synthetic interposition grafts are now being used when possible. As this disease is relatively rare, radiologists may not be familiar with the expected post-operative radiologic findings and complications, especially of the newer treatments. The goals of this paper are to review the available treatment options and their expected appearance on postoperative imaging, with discussion of possible complications when appropriate.
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- Carissa White
- Department of Radiology, University of California, Los Angeles, 757 Westwood Blvd. Suite 1638, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles, 10945 Le Conte Ave, Room 33-55 PVUB, Box 957326, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, Los Angeles, 1250 Sixteenth Street, Box 957036, Santa Monica, CA, 90404, USA
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Arthritis of the wrist is a painful disabling condition that has various causes and presentations. The traditional treatment has been a total wrist fusion at a price of the elimination of movement. However, forms of treatment which allow the preservation of movement are now preferred. Modern arthroplasties of the wrist are still not sufficiently robust to meet the demands of many patients, nor do they restore normal kinematics of the wrist. A preferable compromise may be selective excision and partial fusion of the wrist using knowledge of the aetiology and pattern of degenerative change to identify which joints can be sacrificed and which can be preserved. This article provides an overview of the treatment options available for patients with arthritis of the wrist and an algorithm for selecting an appropriate surgical strategy.
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- J S Logan
- University Hospital Southampton, Southampton SO16 6UY, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Research Unit, University Hospital Southampton and University of Southampton, Southampton SO16 6UY, UK
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Laulan J, Marteau E, Bacle G. Wrist osteoarthritis. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2015; 101:S1-9. [PMID: 25596986 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2014.06.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2014] [Revised: 05/24/2014] [Accepted: 06/20/2014] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Painful wrist osteoarthritis can result in major functional impairment. Most cases are related to posttraumatic sequel, metabolic arthropathies, or inflammatory joint disease, although wrist osteoarthritis occurs as an idiopathic condition in a small minority of cases. Surgery is indicated only when conservative treatment fails. The main objective is to ensure pain relief while restoring strength. Motion-preserving procedures are usually preferred, although residual wrist mobility is not crucial to good function. The vast array of available surgical techniques includes excisional arthroplasty, limited and total fusion, total wrist denervation, partial and total arthroplasty, and rib-cartilage graft implantation. Surgical decisions rest on the cause and extent of the degenerative wrist lesions, degree of residual mobility, and patient's wishes and functional demand. Proximal row carpectomy and four-corner fusion with scaphoid bone excision are the most widely used surgical procedures for stage II wrist osteoarthritis secondary to scapho-lunate advanced collapse (SLAC) or scaphoid non-union advanced collapse (SNAC) wrist. Proximal row carpectomy is not indicated in patients with stage III disease. Total wrist denervation is a satisfactory treatment option in patients of any age who have good range of motion and low functional demands; furthermore, the low morbidity associated with this procedure makes it a good option for elderly patients regardless of their range of motion. Total wrist fusion can be used not only as a revision procedure, but also as the primary surgical treatment in heavy manual labourers with wrist stiffness or generalised wrist-joint involvement. The role for pyrocarbon implants, rib-cartilage graft implantation, and total wrist arthroplasty remains to be determined, given the short follow-ups in available studies.
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- J Laulan
- Département de chirurgie orthopédique, CHRU de Tours, route de Loches, 37044 Tours cedex, France.
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- Département de chirurgie orthopédique, CHRU de Tours, route de Loches, 37044 Tours cedex, France
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- Département de chirurgie orthopédique, CHRU de Tours, route de Loches, 37044 Tours cedex, France
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Background Symptomatic advanced scapholunate advanced collapse (SLAC) wrists are typically treated with extensive open procedures, including but not limited to scaphoidectomy plus four-corner fusion (4CF) and proximal row carpectomy (PRC). Although a minimally invasive arthroscopic option would be desirable, no convincing reports exist in the literature. The purpose of this paper is to describe a new surgical technique and outcomes on 14 patients who underwent arthroscopic resection arthroplasty of the radial column (ARARC) for arthroscopic stage II through stage IIIB SLAC wrists and to describe an arthroscopic staging classification of the radiocarpal joint for patients with SLAC wrist. Patients and Methods Data were collected prospectively on 17 patients presenting with radiographic stage I through III SLAC wrist who underwent ARARC in lieu of scaphoidectomy and 4CF or PRC. Fourteen patients (12 men and 2 women) subject to 1-year follow-up were included. The average age was 57 years (range 41 to 78). The mean follow-up was 24 months (range 12 to 61). Arthroscopic resection arthroplasty of the radial column is described for varying stages of arthritic changes of the radioscaphoid joint. Midcarpal resection was not performed. Results The mean Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) score was 66 preoperatively and 28 at final follow-up. The mean satisfaction (0 = not satisfied, 5 = completely satisfied) at final follow-up was 4.5 (range 3 to 5). The pain level (on 0-10 scale) improved from 6.6 to 1.3. The total arc of motion changed from 124° preoperatively to 142° postoperatively following an ARARC. Grip was 16 kg preoperatively and 18 kg postoperatively. Radiographic stages typically underestimated arthroscopic staging. Although four of our patients appeared to be radiographic stage I, all were found to have arthritis involving some or all of the radioscaphoid articulation at the time of arthroscopy. Clinical Relevance Pain relief is rapid and remains consistent over time following ARARC. ARARC may be a viable surgical option for patients with SLAC wrist who desire a minimally invasive procedure. Radiographic stages underestimate the degree of arthritic change. Accurate staging requires arthroscopy. The indications and long-term outcome are not well defined; continued surveillance is warranted. Level of Evidence Level IV, Therapeutic study.
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