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Tuaño KR, Mudgal CS. Management of isolated volar lunate facet fractures of the distal radius. J Orthop 2024; 51:46-53. [PMID: 38299064 PMCID: PMC10827500 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2024.01.002] [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: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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Distal radius fractures are among the most common fractures treated globally. Consideration of the mechanism of injury and careful radiographic assessment contributes to appropriate management of these injuries in isolation or jointly with other fractures or injuries affecting the wrist joint. Treatment options can range from non-operative management to a variety of fixation techniques. Interest in the distal radius fractures was renewed as open reduction and monoblock volar locking plate fixation became the preferred contemporary treatment in the last few decades. Isolated volar lunate facet (VLF) fractures are uncommon. However, the stability of the entire carpus may be compromised with fractures of the volar marginal rim. Inadequately or improperly treated fractures of the VLF can lead to significant long-term complications. A critical approach to this unique fracture pattern's evaluation, management, and surgical fixation is paramount for successful and reproducible outcomes in stability and durability.
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- Krystle R. Tuaño
- Hand & Arm Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Hand & Arm Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Lari A, Nouri A, Alherz M, Prada C. Operative treatment of distal radius fractures involving the volar rim-A systematic review of outcomes and complications. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & TRAUMATOLOGY : ORTHOPEDIE TRAUMATOLOGIE 2023; 33:3419-3428. [PMID: 37148390 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-023-03558-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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PURPOSE Distal radius fractures involving the volar rim are a subset of unstable and extremely distal fractures involving the volar lunate and/or scaphoid facets. Volar rim fractures (VRF) are challenging to manage and different treatment options have been described. This study aimed to compare outcomes and assess the rates of complications and implant removal for different treatment methods of wrist fractures involving VRF. METHODS A systematic review of studies published in MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health literature (CINAHL) was conducted to assess the operative outcomes of VRF. Data on patient demographics, implant usage, postoperative outcomes, complications, and implant removal were compiled. RESULTS Twenty-six studies met the inclusion criteria with a total of 617 wrists. The most commonly used implants were 2.4 mm variable-angle volar rim plate (DePuy Synthes) (17.5%), Acu-Loc II (Acumed) (14%) and standalone hook plates (13%). The average outcome measures were Q-DASH (10.9 ± 7), MWS (85.8 ± 7.5), PRWE (15.9 ± 12.1), and DASH (14 ± 8.5). The overall complication rate was 14% (n = 87), with 44% (n = 38) involving flexor tendon problems. The implant removal rate was 22%, with routine removal being performed in 54% and non-routine removal in 46% of cases. CONCLUSION The current treatment of VRF yields favorable functional outcomes across different treatment options. However, these fractures have a high rate of complications and re-interventions, particularly for symptomatic implants. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic IV.
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- Ali Lari
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, AlRazi National Orthopedic Hospital, Kuwait City, Kuwait.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, AlRazi National Orthopedic Hospital, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Department of Anatomy, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- St Joseph's Health Care, Hand and Upper Limb Centre, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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Mitsuzawa S, Takeuchi H, Tsukamoto Y, Yamashita S, Ota S, Onishi E, Yasuda T. Risk Factors for the Incidence of the Volar Lunate Facet Fragments in Distal Radius Fractures. J Wrist Surg 2023; 12:353-358. [PMID: 37564612 PMCID: PMC10411066 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1760125] [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: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Background The volar lip of the distal radius is the key structure for wrist joint stability. Rigid fixation of the volar lunate facet (VLF) fragment is difficult because of its unique anatomy, and a high rate of postoperative displacement was demonstrated. Purposes The aim of the study is to identify risk factors for VLF in distal radius fractures (DRFs) and to reconsider the important point for primary fixation. Patients and Methods One hundred fifty-five patients who underwent open reduction and internal fixation for an DRF were included and classified into one of the following two groups: VLF(+)or VLF(-). Demographic data, including age, sex, body mass index (BMI), laterality, trauma mechanism, and AO Foundation/Orthopaedic Trauma Association (AO/OTA) classification were recorded. Several parameters were investigated using wrist radiographs of the uninjured side and computed tomography scans of the injured side. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to evaluate the risk factors for VLF. Results There were 25 patients in the VLF(+) group and 130 patients in the VLF(-) group. The incidence of VLF was 16.1%. The VLF(+) group tended to have a higher BMI and higher energy trauma mechanism. The odds ratio for the sigmoid notch angle (SNA), volar tilt (VT), and lunate facet curvature radius (LFCR) were 0.84, 1.32, and 0.70, respectively, with multivariate analysis, which was significant. A smaller SNA, larger VT, and smaller LFCR are potential risk factors for VLF. Conclusion Over-reduction of the VT at primary fixation should be avoided because it could place an excess burden on the VLF and cause subsequent postoperative fixation failure and volar carpal subluxation. Level of Evidence IV.
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- Sadaki Mitsuzawa
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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de Villeneuve Bargemon JB, Soudé G, Levadoux M, Viaud-Ambrosino S, Peras M, Camuzard O. Radiocarpal fracture-dislocation: Review of the literature, new classification and decision algorithm. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2023; 109:103547. [PMID: 36638866 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2023.103547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Radiocarpal fractures and dislocations are rarely described in the literature. However, the consequences at the functional level are severe, with the loss of almost half of the articular amplitude. The most widespread classification is that of Dumontier, which divides the injury into two categories according to the presence or absence of a fracture. Currently, no classification considers fracture-dislocations in a global and multi-tissue manner; therefore, no therapeutic strategy has been reported. METHODS We conducted an exhaustive bibliographic search for cohort or case report articles concerning radiocarpal fracture-dislocations published between 1990 and the present. Only descriptions of the injury were identified (noting the type of fracture, direction of displacement and carpal injuries). RESULTS In all, data were collected from 14 retrospective series and 16 case reports involving 218 patients. Thirty-five and 183 cases involved anterior and posterior displacement, respectively. A fracture of the distal radius was found in 183 cases and 35 cases had a dislocation only, with no significant fracture. Among the posterior displacements, 44 isolated styloid fractures, 62 styloid and posterior marginal fractures, 29 bimarginal fractures (large anterior fragment and small posterior fragment) and 31 fractures of all the fragments described by Medoff with impaction of the central pavement were found. Anterior displacement fractures were found in 17 cases (styloid and/or anterior marginal fracture). We were able to group the different traumatic clinical forms according to a six-category classification. DISCUSSION A review of the literature highlighted three major components in the management of radiocarpal fracture-dislocations: the bone component, the ligament component and the associated intracarpal lesions. These three components were included in our classification and allowed us to accurately describe all types of radiocarpal fracture-dislocations published in the literature. Authors currently agree on management of the bone component but disagree on that of the ligament component. Particular attention should be paid to intracarpal lesions, which lead to poor outcomes if ignored. Based on our biographical research, we propose a management plan for these complex injuries. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE VI.
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- Jean-Baptiste de Villeneuve Bargemon
- Hand, Wrist and Elbow Surgery, Saint-Roch Private Hospital, 99, avenue Saint-Roch, 83100 Toulon, France; University Institute of Locomotor and Sport (IULS), Pasteur Hospital, 30, voie romaine, 06100 Nice, France.
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- Orthopedic and Traumatology Surgery, Hôpital Nord, chemin des Bourrely, 13015 Marseille, France
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- Hand, Wrist and Elbow Surgery, Saint-Roch Private Hospital, 99, avenue Saint-Roch, 83100 Toulon, France
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- Hand surgery and limb reconstructive surgery, Timone Adult Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, 264, rue Saint-Pierre, 13005 Marseille, France
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- Department of orthopedic surgery and traumatology, Teaching Naval Hospital Sainte-Anne, 2, boulevard Sainte-Anne, 83800 Toulon France
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- University Institute of Locomotor and Sport (IULS), Pasteur Hospital, 30, voie romaine, 06100 Nice, France
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Fogel N, Shapiro LM, Roe A, Denduluri S, Richard MJ, Kamal RN. Outcomes of Supplementary Spring Wire Fixation With Volar Plating for Volar Lunate Facet Fragments in Distal Radius Fractures. Hand (N Y) 2022; 17:1163-1169. [PMID: 33319593 PMCID: PMC9608301 DOI: 10.1177/1558944720976404] [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] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Intra-articular distal radius fractures with small volar lunate facet fragments can be challenging to address with volar plate fixation alone. Volar locked plating with supplementary spring wire fixation has been previously described in a small series but has not been further described in the literature. We hypothesized that this technique can provide adequate fixation for volar lunate facet fragments smaller than 15 mm in length, which are at risk of displacement. METHODS We completed a retrospective chart review (2015-2019) of patients who underwent volar locked plating with the addition of supplementary spring wire fixation for intra-articular distal radius fractures with a volar lunate facet fragment (<15 mm). Postoperative radiographs were assessed to evaluate union, evidence of hardware failure, escape of the volar lunate facet fragment, and postoperative volar tilt. Clinical outcome was assessed with wrist flexion/extension, arc of pronosupination, and Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Score (QuickDASH) scores. RESULTS Fifteen patients were identified, of which all went on to fracture union. There were no hardware failures or escape of the volar lunate facet fragment at final follow-up. One patient underwent hardware removal for symptoms of flexor tendon irritation. The mean wrist flexion was 59°, wrist extension was 70°, pronation was 81°, and supination was 76°. The mean QuickDASH score was 18.5. The mean postoperative volar tilt was 3.6°. CONCLUSIONS Supplementary spring wire fixation with standard volar plating provides stable fixation for lunate facet fragments less than 15 mm. This technique is a safe and reliable alternative to commercially available fragment-specific implants.
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Herzberg G, Burnier M, Ly L. Arthroscopically Assisted Treatment of Volar Rim Fractures. J Wrist Surg 2022; 11:224-229. [PMID: 35837590 PMCID: PMC9276062 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735980] [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: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Background Arthroscopically-assisted reduction and internal fixation (AARIF) for distal radius fractures (DRF) has been extensively described. Little information is available about AARIF in AO "B3" and "C" DRF with displaced lunate facet volar rim fragment (VRF) and volar carpal subluxation. However, lunate volar rim fragment (LVRF) may be very difficult to reduce and fix under arthroscopic control using the flexor carpi radialis (FCR) or FCR extended approaches while traction is applied. Purposes The aims were to describe our surgical technique of AARIF of partial or complete DRF with VRF and provide information about how often this technique may be necessary, based on a large DRF database. Methods The dual-window volar approach for complete articular AO C DRF with volar medial fragment was described in 2012 for performing open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). Since 2015, we have used the dual-window approach for AARIF of "B3" or "C" DRF with volar carpal subluxation. We analyzed our PAF database, searching for patients treated with AARIF in "B3" and "C" fractures. Results The dual-window volar approach is very useful when using AARIF for AO "B3" and "C" DRF with displaced VRF and volar carpal subluxation. The anteromedial part of the exposure allows a direct access to reduction and fixation of the LVRF under traction and arthroscopic control. Overall, 1% of all articular DRF in this series showed a displaced LVRF amenable to the dual-window volar approach. Conclusion It is almost impossible to access and properly fix a VRF using traction and arthroscopic control through the FCR or FCR extended FCR approach because of the stretched flexor tendon mass. The use of the dual-window approach during AARIF of AO "B3" or "C" DRF has not previously been reported. Displaced VRF are rare whether they were part of "B3" or "C" fractures. If AARIF is chosen, we strongly recommend the use of the dual-window volar approach for AO "B3" and "C" fractures with VRF. A single anteromedial approach can also be used for isolated "B3" anteromedial DRF.
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- Guillaume Herzberg
- Department of Orthopedics, I-Trues Wrist Surgery Unit, Clinique Parc Lyon, Stalingrad, Clinique Val Ouest, Ch Vernique, Lyon, France
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- Department of Orthopedics, I-Trues Wrist Surgery Unit, Institut Main Membre Supérieur, Villeurbanne, France
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Herriot Hospital, Lyon, France
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Hadzhinikolova M, Zderic I, Ciric D, Barcik JP, Enchev D, Baltov A, Rusimov L, Varga P, Stoffel K, Richards G, Gueorguiev B, Rashkov M. Volar versus combined dorsal and volar plate fixation of complex intraarticular distal radius fractures with small dorsoulnar fragment - a biomechanical study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:35. [PMID: 34986819 PMCID: PMC8734044 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04989-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Complex intraarticular distal radius fractures (DRFs), commonly managed with volar locking plates, are challenging. Combined volar and dorsal plating is frequently applied for treatment, however, biomechanical investigations are scant. The aim of this biomechanical study was to investigate volar plating versus double plating in DRFs with different degrees of lunate facet comminution.Thirty artificial radii with simulated AO/OTA 23-C2.1 and C3.1 DRFs, including dorsal defect and lunate facet comminution, were assigned to 3 groups: Group 1 with two equally-sized lunate facet fragments; Group 2 with small dorsal and large volar fragment; Group 3 with three equally-sized fragments. The specimens underwent volar and double locked plating and non-destructive ramped loading in 0° neutral position, 40° flexion and 40° extension.In each tested position, stiffness: (1) did not significantly differ among groups with same fixation method (p ≥ 0.15); (2) increased significantly after supplemental dorsal plating in Group 2 and Group 3 (p ≤ 0.02).Interfragmentary displacements between styloid process and lunate facet in neutral position were below 0.5 mm, being not significantly different among groups and plating techniques (p ≥ 0.63).Following volar plating, angular displacement of the lunate facet to radius shaft was significantly lower in Group 1 versus both Group 2 and Group 3 (p < 0.01). It decreased significantly after supplemental dorsal plating in Group 2 and Group 3 (p < 0.01), but not in Group 1 (p ≥ 0.13), and did not differ significantly among the three groups after double plating (p ≥ 0.74).Comminution of the lunate facet within its dorsal third significantly affected the biomechanical outcomes related to complex intraarticular DRFs treated with volar and double locked plates.Double plating demonstrates superior stability versus volar plating only for lunate facet comminution within its dorsal third. In contrast, volar plating could achieve stability comparable with double plating when the dorsal third of the lunate facet is not separated by the fracture pattern. Both fixation methods indicated achievable absolute stability between the articular fragments.
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- Mariya Hadzhinikolova
- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland.,Department of Trauma Surgery, University Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment and Emergency Medicine 'N. I. Pirogov', Sofia, Bulgaria
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland.,Flinders University, Tonsley, South Australia
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment and Emergency Medicine 'N. I. Pirogov', Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment and Emergency Medicine 'N. I. Pirogov', Sofia, Bulgaria
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland.,Department of Trauma Surgery, University Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment and Emergency Medicine 'N. I. Pirogov', Sofia, Bulgaria
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment and Emergency Medicine 'N. I. Pirogov', Sofia, Bulgaria
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Meng H, Yan JZ, Wang B, Ma ZB, Kang WB, Liu BG. Influence of volar margin of the lunate fossa fragment fixation on distal radius fracture outcomes: A retrospective series. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9:7022-7031. [PMID: 34540957 PMCID: PMC8409212 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i24.7022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Distal radius fractures accompanied by the volar margin of the lunate fossa (VMLF) lesions are often overlooked or inadequately reduced in clinical practice.
AIM To investigate the impact of VMLF fragment in distal radius fractures on the stability and function of the wrist joint.
METHODS This was a retrospective study of patients with distal radius fractures who underwent surgical treatment between January 2013 and December 2017. The patients were divided into two groups according to whether the VMLF fragments were fixed or not. X-rays and computed tomography were performed before surgery, immediately postoperatively, and at 1, 3, and 6 mo to measure the scapholunate angle, radiolunate angle, capitolunate angle, and effective radiolunate flexion (ERLF). The Mayo wrist score and disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (DASH) score were determined at 1 year.
RESULTS Thirty-five patients were included. There were 15 males and 20 females. Their mean age was 52.5 ± 14.3 (range: 19-70) years. There were 38 wrists (17 on the left side, 15 on the right, and three bilateral; 16 in the fixed group, and 22 in the unfixed group). The interval between trauma and surgery was from 1 h to 1 mo. The incidence of postoperative wrist instability in the unfixed group (86.4%) was higher than in the fixed group (25.0%) (P ≤ 0.001). Ten patients had ERLF > 25° in the unfixed group and none in the fixed group (P = 0.019). The Mayo wrist score was 94 ± 5.7 in the fixed group and 68 ± 15.1 in the unfixed group (P < 0.001). The DASH score was 4.6 ± 2.5 in the fixed group and 28.5 ± 19.5 in the unfixed group (P < 0.001).
CONCLUSION Injuries of VMLF, even small fractures, might damage the radial-lunar ligament, leading to postoperative wrist instability, sagittal force line imbalance, and poor recovery of wrist joint function.
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- Hua Meng
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China
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Biondi M, Poggetti A, Fagetti A, Di Maro A, Bigazzi P, Pfanner S, Lauri G. Fragment specific fixation with APTUS wrist system for volar rim fractures of the distal radius: a multicentric study. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2021; 48:4577-4584. [PMID: 34041552 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-021-01710-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Volar rim fractures of the distal radius are a spectrum of pathology that must be well identified and treated to achieve good outcomes and avoid surgical failures. New devices of fragment specific fixation have been developed during the last decades to fix this fragment. The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the ability of APTUS® wrist distal radius system to securely fix different types of volar rim fractures. METHODS Patients with at least 1 year of follow-up and a preoperative CT-scan evaluation of the fracture pattern were included in the study. Clinical, radiological and functional outcomes were assessed. RESULTS Sixty-eight patients with an average follow-up of 34, 1 months (12-61) were included in the study. There were no clinical and radiological complications, including loss of reduction, device failure and tendon ruptures. No patients required hardware removal. Wrist range of motion in flexion-extension averaged 96°, while in pronation-supination 144°. At final follow-up mean visual analogue scale pain was 1,8. Questionnaires, as dissabilities of the arm, shouldder and hand (DASH) score and patient-related wrist evolution (PRWE) score were 6,6 and 3 respectively. Grip strenght measured 86% compared to the normal side. CONCLUSION APTUS® wrist presents a versatile set of fragment specific fixation plates able to easily and securely fix all types of volar rim fracture. The system can be used with other devices without any kind of interference between them. When correctly placed and used with the right indications, no late complications can be recorded.
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- Marco Biondi
- Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery Unit of the Hand, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy.
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- Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery Unit of the Hand, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences (DBSV), University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery Unit of the Hand, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery Unit of the Hand, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery Unit of the Hand, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy
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Obata H, Naito K, Sugiyama Y, Nagura N, Goto K, Kaneko A, Kawakita S, Kaneko K. Comparison of clinical outcomes with and without volar lunate facet fragments in dorsal displaced distal radius fractures. SICOT J 2021; 7:1. [PMID: 33416487 PMCID: PMC7792495 DOI: 10.1051/sicotj/2020047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Introduction: Although many clinical studies about distal radius fracture (DRF) accompanied by volar lunate facet fragments (VLFF) have recently been reported, none focus on the direction of displacement of distal fragments. Many previous cases with difficulty in treating DRF with VLFF were volar-displaced fractures. Thus, the postoperative risk for re-displacement is different between volar- and dorsal-displaced fractures with VLFF. The aim of this study is to compare the outcome of dorsal-displaced fractures treated using proximal volar locking plates (PVLP) between those with VLFF and those without, in order to reconsider the indications of distal volar locking plates (DVLP) and investigate the possibility of treating dorsal-displaced DRF with VLFF using PVLP. Methods: The subjects were 122 patients with dorsal-displaced DRFs treated using PVLP (42 males and 80 females, mean age: 59.2 years old). The patients were divided into 13 patients with VLFF group and 109 patients without VLFF group, and the clinical outcomes at 12 months after surgery were compared. Results: No significant difference was noted on any evaluation between the groups. In addition, no postoperative re-displacement of VLFF was observed and bone union was confirmed. Furthermore, no osteoarthritic change was noted in all patients. Conclusions: We confirmed that surgical treatment for dorsal-displaced DRF using PVLP is possible even in cases of DRF with VLFF. In addition, DVLP is an implant with a high complication risk; therefore, it may be necessary to reconsider the use of DVLP for dorsal-displaced DRF with VLFF treatable by PVLP.
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- Hiroyuki Obata
- Department of Orthopaedics, Juntendo University School of Medicine, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, 113-8421 Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Juntendo University School of Medicine, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, 113-8421 Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Juntendo University School of Medicine, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, 113-8421 Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Juntendo University School of Medicine, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, 113-8421 Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Juntendo University School of Medicine, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, 113-8421 Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Juntendo University School of Medicine, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, 113-8421 Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Juntendo University School of Medicine, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, 113-8421 Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Juntendo University School of Medicine, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, 113-8421 Tokyo, Japan
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Garg B, Bansal T, Mehta N. The "AIIMS hairpin loop" technique for 'extreme' volar rim fractures of distal radius. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2020; 15:46-50. [PMID: 33680824 PMCID: PMC7919956 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2020.10.049] [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: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 09/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Treatment of distal radius fractures has seen a paradigm shift since the use of volar locking plates became popular. However, there is a subset of fractures, which includes extreme distal volar rim fractures, that is often not amenable to fixation by volar locking plates as there is insufficient bone mass to put screws. These fractures as such are quite rare but carry a huge morbidity due to frequent lack of anatomical reduction and fixation. A number of different techniques like hook plates, specially designed distal volar locking plates and loop wire techniques have been described for these fractures, but they have been found to be less helpful when the fracture fragments are very small. METHODS Herein, we describe our experience on 6 patients, using a novel surgical technique for fixation of distal radius volar rim fractures which works equally well even when the fragments are quite small (2-3 mm). The technique uses low cost and readily available implants (K wire and conventional volar locking plate) without the need of any special implants. RESULTS The total of 6 cases of distal radius volar rim fractures (AO/OTA Type B3 = 4, Type C1 = 2) were operated. The mean age was 50.83 years (range: 31-72). The mean follow-up duration was 43.3 months (range: 26-66). The mean size of the volar fragment was 3.66 mm (range: 2-5). The mean pronation and supination were 72.5° (60-80) and 74.2° (60-85). The main flexion and extension were 52.5° (40-75) and 58.3° (50-80) respectively. The mean grip strength was 19.8 kg (4-38) and it was mean 79.3% (40-130%) compared to uninjured side. The mean PRWE score was 12.3 (2-31). One patient developed symptoms of Complex Regional Pain syndrome 1 (CRPS 1) which resolved with conservative management and no other complications were noted. CONCLUSION Our technique offers an indigenous, cost-effective way for fixation of extreme volar rim fracture fragments which can be easily adopted and used by surgeons in developing countries.
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Izawa Y, Tsuchida Y, Futamura K, Ochi H, Baba T. Plate coverage predicts failure for volarly unstable distal radius fractures with volar lunate facet fragments. SICOT J 2020; 6:29. [PMID: 32716293 PMCID: PMC7384358 DOI: 10.1051/sicotj/2020026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2019] [Accepted: 07/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Loss of reduction after operative fixation of volarly unstable distal radius fractures with a volar lunate facet fragment (VLF) is considered problematic because it results in carpal subluxation or dislocation and subsequent impaired function. We hypothesized that the indicator of loss of reduction of the VLF after fixation is plate coverage of the bony fragment. We investigated the relationship between the plate coverage of the VLF and loss of reduction after fixation, and calculated the plate coverage that was associated with failure of fixation of the VLF. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a retrospective review. We included patients with surgically treated volarly unstable distal radius fractures with VLF with a volar locking plate who had a minimum follow-up of 6 months. A total of 33 patients (35 wrists) met criteria for inclusion into the study. The patients were divided into a displacement group and a non-displacement group. We calculated and compared longitudinal dimension and plate coverage of the VLF between the two groups to reveal the risk factors for loss of reduction. RESULTS At final follow-up, 25 fractures maintained radiographic alignment and 10 (28.6%) lost reduction. Univariate analysis between the two groups showed that plate coverage against the transverse and longitudinal dimension of the VLF was correlated with loss of reduction after operative fixation. In multivariate logistic regression analysis, only plate coverage against the longitudinal dimension of the VLF remained a significant predictor of failure. With 64.7% as the cut-off point for plate coverage against the longitudinal dimension of the VLF, the sensitivity and specificity of the prediction were 96% and 80%, respectively. CONCLUSION The predictor of loss of reduction after fixation of volarly unstable distal radius fractures with a VLF was plate coverage against the longitudinal dimension of the VLF.
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- Yuta Izawa
- Department of Trauma Center, Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, 1370-1 Okamoto, Kamakura-shi, 247-8533 Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Trauma Center, Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, 1370-1 Okamoto, Kamakura-shi, 247-8533 Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Trauma Center, Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, 1370-1 Okamoto, Kamakura-shi, 247-8533 Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, 113-8431 Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, 113-8431 Tokyo, Japan
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Misir A, Ozturk K, Kizkapan TB, Yildiz KI, Gur V, Sevencan A. Fracture lines and comminution zones in OTA/AO type 23C3 distal radius fractures: The distal radius map. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2019; 26:2309499017754107. [PMID: 29366391 DOI: 10.1177/2309499017754107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study was designed to define fracture lines and comminution zones in OTA/AO 23C3 distal radius fractures from axial computed tomography (CT) images that would influence surgical planning, development of new classifications, and possible implant designs. METHODS Thirty-four consecutive OTA/AO 23C3 fractures treated by a single surgeon between January 2014 and December 2014 were analyzed. For each fracture, maps of the fracture lines and zones of comminution were drawn. Each map was digitized and graphically superimposed to create a compilation of fracture lines and zones of comminution. Based on this compilation, major and minor fracture lines were identified and fracture patterns were defined. RESULTS All major fracture lines were distributed in the central region of the radius distal articular surface. There is a recurrent fracture pattern with a comminution zone including the scaphoid and lunate fossa; Lister's tubercle; and ulnar, volar, and radial zones. CONCLUSION It is important for the practicing surgeon to understand these four main fragments. Knowledge of this constant pattern should influence the development of new classifications and possible implant designs.
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- Abdulhamit Misir
- 1 Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Sanliurfa Training and Research Hospital, Sanliurfa, Turkey
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- 2 Department of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Baltalimani Bone and Joint Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- 3 Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Baltalimani Bone and Joint Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- 3 Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Baltalimani Bone and Joint Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- 1 Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Sanliurfa Training and Research Hospital, Sanliurfa, Turkey
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- 1 Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Sanliurfa Training and Research Hospital, Sanliurfa, Turkey
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Lucke-Wold BP, Bonasso PC, Jacob G. Re-fracture of Distal Radius and Hardware Repair in the Setting of Trauma. MEDICAL STUDENT RESEARCH JOURNAL 2018. [PMID: 29520327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/28/2022]
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Distal radius fractures are one of the most common fractures in the elderly. Falls and motor vehicle collisions lead to increased risk for this type of fracture. A seventy-three year-old female had a previous history of distal radius fracture with repair by open reduction and internal fixation. She was involved in a motor vehicle collision that re-fractured the distal radius. The plate was bent and required removal, which is a very rare but potentially serious complication. Surgery was done to fix the open reduction and internal fixation with volar locking plates while removing damaged hardware. Only a select few cases have reported hardware failure as a cause of complications. Among those cases, high-energy activities and maintained stress on the hardware were likely causes. Distal radius fractures are the most common upper extremity fracture in the elderly. We highlight a unique case of re-fracture in the setting of trauma with prior hardware failure and describe the strategy for hardware repair.
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- Department of Surgery, West Virginia University School of Medicine
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Zhang X, Zhao Y, Hu C, Yu K, Bai J, Tian D, Xu Y, Zhang B. Comparative study of type B distal radius fractures with and without lunate facet involvement treated by volar locking plate, an observational study. Int J Surg 2017; 44:317-323. [PMID: 28705590 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2017.07.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2017] [Revised: 07/05/2017] [Accepted: 07/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to evaluate the results of volar locking plate for treatment of type B distal radius fractures involving the lunate facet and compare them with those without involvement in lunate facet. METHOD s: This was a retrospective study. A total of 93 patients with type B distal radius were treated by single volar locking plate between January 2014 and December 2015. Preoperative digital radiographs were used to initially diagnose and further classify this injury according to AO/OTA classification system. CT scanning or reconstruction was used to diagnose the complex or suspicious cases. Patients with lunate facet involvement were defined as group 1 (n = 21) and the remaining without luante facet involvement as group 2 (n = 72). Postoperative immediate radiographs and radiographs at last visit were analyzed. We evaluated clinical outcomes at minimum of 12 months and performed statistical analysis using the SPSS 19.0 software package. RESULTS Bony union was reached in all participants, at the median time of 8 weeks. At the final follow-up, there were no significant difference observed in term of volar tilt and radial inclination between both groups (P, 0.172; 0.514). Articular step-off in group 1 was significantly greater than those of group 2 (P, 0.016). Significant articular step-off (>2 mm) occurred in 4 patients (19.0%) in group 1 and 3 (4.2%) in group 2 (P = 0.044). At 3-months postoperatively, group 1 showed worse results than group 2 for most variables (P < 0.05). At 6-months postoperatively, the differences for wrist flexion, supination, ulnar deviation and VAS in motion remained significant between both groups (P < 0.05). At the last follow-up, no significant differences were observed for any variable (P > 0.05). Five minor complications occurred in group 1 and 11 in group 2, and the difference was not significant (P = 0.346). CONCLUSIONS Patients with distal radius fractures involving lunate facet would obtain more slow recovery, especially for wrist flexion, supination, ulnar deviation and VAS in motion. In addition, patients with lunate facet fractures would be at higher risk of loss of reduction and final articular step-off.
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- Xiong Zhang
- Department of Hand Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, PR China.
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- Nursing College of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050017, PR China.
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- Department of Hand Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, PR China.
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- Department of Hand Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, PR China.
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- Department of Hand Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, PR China.
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- Department of Hand Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, PR China.
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- Department of Hand Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, PR China.
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- Department of Hand Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, PR China.
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