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Doarn M, Xu B, Winterton M, Fernandez JJ, Cohen MS, Wysocki RW. Carpal Joint Malalignment With Distal Radius Malunion and Factors in Correction After Distal Radius Osteotomy. JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY GLOBAL ONLINE 2023; 5:722-727. [PMID: 38106951 PMCID: PMC10721502 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsg.2023.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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Purpose There is a paucity of data regarding recommendations on when to correct for distal radius malunions and if the initial severity of the radiographic outcomes is correlated with the ability to correct to baseline. We evaluated the effects of distal radius corrective osteotomy on preoperative carpal joint malalignment resulting from distal radius malunions, correlated injury severity and osteotomy timing to radiographic outcomes, and developed a straightforward classification system for predicting radiocarpal and midcarpal maladaptive patterns. Methods A retrospective review included 26 patients (27 wrists) who reported initial closed treatment for a distal radius fracture and who subsequently underwent a corrective osteotomy for malunion. Data included patient demographics, range of motion, preoperative fracture deformity, fracture deformity correction, and preoperative and postoperative radiographic measurements of the radiocarpal and midcarpal alignment patterns. Results Of 27 dorsally angulated malunions, 16 were classified as type 1 midcarpal adaptation and 11 as type 2 radiocarpal adaptation. The midcarpal group showed significant improvements in distal radius and carpal alignment parameters after surgery, except for the ulnar variance. The radiocarpal group showed significant improvements in distal radius and carpal alignment parameters, except for the radiolunate angle, radioscaphoid angle, and capitolunate angle. The radiocarpal group exhibited an overall decrease in range of motion compared with that of the midcarpal group. Severity of the fracture and time taken from injury to corrective osteotomy correlated with the ability to correct carpal radiographic parameters in dorsally angulated malunions of the distal radius, especially beyond 40 weeks. Conclusions The severity of the initial fracture and time taken from injury to corrective osteotomy correlate with the ability to correct radiographic parameters in dorsally angulated malunions of the distal radius. Early correction of distal radius malunions is recommended, especially in radiocarpal malalignment patterns. A useful analysis for predicting midcarpal and radiocarpal adaptation patterns is the direct measurement of the distal articular surface of the radius to the lunate, termed the relative-radiolunate angle. Type of study/level of evidence Therapeutic IV.
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- Michael Doarn
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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Prommersberger KJ, Ring D, Jupiter JB, Lanz U. [Carpal Malalignment in Malunited Fractures of the Distal Radius]. HANDCHIR MIKROCHIR P 2023. [PMID: 37156512 DOI: 10.1055/a-2074-3095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate and classify carpal alignment in malunited fractures of the distal radius. MATERIALS AND METHODS On standardized lateral radiographs of the involved wrist of 72 patients with a symptomatic extra-articular malunion of the distal radius, 43 with a dorsal and 29 with a palmar angulation, radius tilt (RT), radiolunate (RL) and lunocapitate angle were measured. Malposition of the radius was defined as RT plus 11° in dorsal malunion and RT minus 11° in palmar malunion. A palmar tilt of the radius was marked with a minus sign. At the time of corrective osteotomy 9 dorsal malunions underwent for different reasons evaluation of the scapholunate ligament with 4 having a complete scapholunate ligament disruption. RESULTS With respect to the RL-angle, carpal malalignment was categorized as follows: type P with a RL-angle less than -12°, type K with a RL-angle between -12 and 10°, type A with a RL-angle more than 10°, but less than the malposition of the radius, type D with a RL-angle greater than the malposition of the radius. All types of carpal malalignment were found in both, dorsally and palmarly tilted malunion. Type A carpal alignment was identified as the leading type in dorsal malunion (25 out of 43 patients), whilst in palmar malunion colinear subluxation of the carpus (type C) was the dominant type (12 out of 29 patients). To return the hand to a neutral position the rotation of the lunate was compensated by a contrarotation of the capitate in the dorsal malunion. In the palmar malunion a dorsal extension of the capitate returned the hand to a neutral position. In 4 of the 5 patients with type D carpal alignment, who had scapholunate ligament evaluation, a complete ligament tear was found. CONCLUSION In this study four different types of carpal alignment in malunited extra-articular fractures of the distal radius were identified. Based on this data we suspect that type D carpal alignment in dorsal malunion may be associated with a scapholunate ligament tear. Therefore, we recommend wrist arthroscopy for this group of patients.
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- Hand Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, United States
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- Hand Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, United States
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- Klinik für Handchirurgie, Rhön Klinikum AG, Bad Neustadt an der Saale, Germany
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Addala TE, Greffier J, Hamard A, Snene F, Bobbia X, Bastide S, Belaouni A, de Forges H, Larbi A, de la Coussaye JE, Beregi JP, Claret PG, Frandon J. Early results of ultra-low-dose CT-scan for extremity traumas in emergency room. Quant Imaging Med Surg 2022; 12:4248-4258. [PMID: 35919065 PMCID: PMC9338366 DOI: 10.21037/qims-21-848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Background Ultra-low dose computed tomography (ULD-CT) was shown to be a good alternative to digital radiographs in various locations. This study aimed to assess the diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of ULD-CT versus digital radiographs in patients consulting for extremity traumas in emergency room. Methods Digital radiography and ULD-CT scan were performed in patients consulting at the emergency department (February-August 2018) for extremity traumas. Fracture detection was evaluated retrospectively by two blinded independent radiologists. Sensitivity and specificity were evaluated using best value comparator (BVC) and a Bayesian latent class model (LCM) approaches and clinical follow-up. Image quality, quality diagnostic and diagnostic confidence level were evaluated (Likert scale). The effective dose received was calculated. Results Seventy-six consecutive patients (41 men, mean age: 35.2±13.2 years), with 31 wrists/hands and 45 ankles/feet traumas were managed by emergency physicians. According to clinical data, radiography had 3 false positive and 10 false negative examinations, and ULD-CT, 2 of each. Radiography and ULD-CT specificities were similar; sensitivities were lower for radiography, with BVC and Bayesian. With Bayesian, ULD-CT and radiography sensitivities were 90% (95% CI: 87-93%) and 76% (95% CI: 71-81%, P<0.0001) and specificities 96% (95% CI: 93-98%) and 93% (95% CI: 87-97%, P=0.84). The inter-observer agreement was higher for ULD-CT for all subjective indexes. The effective dose for ULD-CT and radiography was 0.84±0.14 and 0.58±0.27 µSv (P=0.002) for hand/wrist, and 1.50±0.32 and 1.44±0.78 µSv (P=NS) for foot/ankle. Conclusions With an effective dose level close to radiography, ULD-CT showed better detection of extremities fractures in the emergency room and may allow treatment adaptation. Further studies need to be performed to assess impact of such examination in everyday practice. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04832490.
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- Taki Eddine Addala
- IMAGINE Research Unit 103, Department of Medical Imaging, Nîmes University Hospital, Montpellier University, Nîmes, France
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- IMAGINE Research Unit 103, Department of Medical Imaging, Nîmes University Hospital, Montpellier University, Nîmes, France
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- IMAGINE Research Unit 103, Department of Medical Imaging, Nîmes University Hospital, Montpellier University, Nîmes, France
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- IMAGINE Research Unit 103, Department of Medical Imaging, Nîmes University Hospital, Montpellier University, Nîmes, France
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- IMAGINE Research Unit 103, Emergency Department, Nîmes University Hospital, Montpellier University, Nîmes, France
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- Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health and Innovation in Methodology (BESPIM), CHU Nimes, Univ Montpellier, Nîmes, France
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- IMAGINE Research Unit 103, Department of Medical Imaging, Nîmes University Hospital, Montpellier University, Nîmes, France
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- IMAGINE Research Unit 103, Department of Medical Imaging, Nîmes University Hospital, Montpellier University, Nîmes, France
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- IMAGINE Research Unit 103, Department of Medical Imaging, Nîmes University Hospital, Montpellier University, Nîmes, France
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- IMAGINE Research Unit 103, Emergency Department, Nîmes University Hospital, Montpellier University, Nîmes, France
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- IMAGINE Research Unit 103, Department of Medical Imaging, Nîmes University Hospital, Montpellier University, Nîmes, France
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- IMAGINE Research Unit 103, Emergency Department, Nîmes University Hospital, Montpellier University, Nîmes, France
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- IMAGINE Research Unit 103, Department of Medical Imaging, Nîmes University Hospital, Montpellier University, Nîmes, France
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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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Johnson NA, Dias R, Dias JJ. Scaphoid alignment in dorsally displaced distal radial fracture: a radiographic study. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2021; 46:600-606. [PMID: 33444074 DOI: 10.1177/1753193420983696] [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] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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We aimed to establish if fracture reduction will correct scapholunate angle in dorsally displaced distal radial fractures and to identify the relationship with other measures of distal radial position and carpal alignment. Radiographs of 131 patients with a distal radial fracture and of 50 patients with normal radiographs were reviewed. We measured the scapholunate, radiolunate, capitolunate and metacarporadial angles on the lateral views. Linear regression modelling showed that all parameters measured were significantly associated with scapholunate angle on the first radiograph following injury. Scapholunate angle increased following distal radial fracture. Reduction of the fracture improved scapholunate angle, and this was most strongly related to change in dorsal tilt. We conclude that scaphoid flexion is likely to compensate for the dorsal tilt of the lunate as an attempt to counter its dorsal tilt, and to stabilize the wrist to maintain hand function.Level of evidence: IV.
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- Nick A Johnson
- Academic Team of Musculoskeletal Surgery, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK.,Pulvertaft Hand Centre, Derby, UK
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- Academic Team of Musculoskeletal Surgery, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK.,Kings College London, London, UK
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- Academic Team of Musculoskeletal Surgery, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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Bakker D, Kortlever JTP, Ring D, Patterson D, Napoli D, Harness NG, Reichel LM. Volar Tilt of the Lunate After Open Reduction Internal Fixation of a Distal Radius Fracture. J Hand Surg Am 2021; 46:520.e1-520.e6. [PMID: 32800374 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2020.06.016] [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: 08/16/2019] [Revised: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The pathophysiology of carpal adaptations after fracture of the distal radius is incompletely understood. We report 5 patients who had normal carpal alignment on injury radiographs that developed marked volar angulation of the lunate during recovery from volar plate fixation of a fracture of the distal radius. There were no signs of alteration of the carpal ligaments. Two patients had similar volar tilt on the contralateral side. The cause and optimal treatment of carpal malalignment after restoration distal radial alignment are unclear.
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- Daniel Bakker
- Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, Dell Medical School-The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
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- Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, Dell Medical School-The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
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- Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, Dell Medical School-The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX.
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- Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, Dell Medical School-The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
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Selles CA, Ras L, Walenkamp MMJ, Maas M, Goslings JC, Schep NWL. Carpal Alignment: A New Method for Assessment. J Wrist Surg 2019; 8:112-117. [PMID: 30941250 PMCID: PMC6443383 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1673406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2018] [Accepted: 08/27/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Background Carpal alignment may be used as a tool to evaluate fracture reduction in patients with distal radius fractures. However, there is little consensus on how to measure and quantify carpal alignment. Purpose The aim of this study was to compare the inter- and intraobserver variability of a new perpendicular method with the existing method in fractured and unfractured wrists. Additionally, the normal distribution of carpal alignment in unfractured wrists was investigated. Patients and Methods Carpal alignment was assessed on lateral plain radiographs using two different methods, one described by Ng and McQueen and another newly proposed method, the perpendicular method. Using the perpendicular method, the observer draws one line along the inner rim of the volar cortex of the radius and one perpendicular line to the center of the capitate. The carpus is aligned when the line along the inner rim transects the center of the capitate. Three examiners measured the carpal alignment in 50 patients with nonfractured and 50 patients with fractured distal radius. Intra- and interobserver variability for both methods were determined. Results The interobserver coefficient for the perpendicular method was 0.98 and that for the Ng method was 0.86. The intraobserver coefficients for three examiners were 0.89, 0.62, and 0.63, respectively, for the Ng method. For the perpendicular method, the intraobserver variability was 0.96, 0.89, and 0.72, respectively. In patients with unfractured wrists, the mean perpendicular to the center of the capitate was 0.25 mm dorsally. Conclusion The new proposed method is a reproducible method for measuring carpal alignment with a high inter- and intraclass coefficient. Clinical Relevance This method of measurement allows for a reproducible technique for measuring carpal alignment.
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- C. A. Selles
- Trauma Unit, Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Trauma Unit, Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Trauma Unit, Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Trauma Unit, Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Trauma and Hand Surgery, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Watanabe K. Carpal Alignment in Distal Radius Fractures Following Volar Locking Plate Fixation. JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY GLOBAL ONLINE 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsg.2018.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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The Effect of Dorsally Angulated Distal Radius Deformities on Carpal Kinematics: An In Vitro Biomechanical Study. J Hand Surg Am 2018; 43:1036.e1-1036.e8. [PMID: 29573895 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2018.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2017] [Revised: 01/11/2018] [Accepted: 02/13/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose was to quantify the effect of distal radius dorsal angulation (DA) on carpal kinematics and the relative roles of the radiocarpal and midcarpal joints during wrist motion. METHODS Six cadaveric specimens (69 ± 17 y) were mounted at 90° elbow flexion in a custom wrist motion simulator. The wrist was guided through planar passive flexion and extension motion trials (∼ 5°/s). A custom modular distal radius implant was used to simulate native alignment and 3 distal radius DA deformities (10°, 20°, 30°). An optical tracking system captured carpal bone motion, from which radiocarpal and midcarpal joint motion was determined. RESULTS The radiocarpal joint made a greater contribution to wrist motion than the midcarpal joint in flexion, and the midcarpal joint made a greater contribution to motion than the radiocarpal joint in wrist extension. Increasing DA caused the radiocarpal joint contribution to increase throughout the motion arc, with the effect being more pronounced in wrist flexion. Conversely, as DA increased, the midcarpal joint contributed less rotation to the total wrist motion and its overall motion arc decreased; the magnitude of effect was greater in wrist extension. Dorsal angulation resulted in increased lunate flexion with respect to the distal radius. CONCLUSIONS Our findings agree with current literature that suggests that, in an uninjured wrist, the radiocarpal joint predominates flexion, and the midcarpal joint predominates extension. In addition, the radiocarpal joint has an amplified contribution in wrist flexion with greater DA malunion. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The altered contributions of the radiocarpal and midcarpal joints may contribute to pain, stiffness, and the development of arthritis, which is commonly seen at the radiocarpal joint after malunion of the distal radius.
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Coulet B, Gauci MO, Lazerges C, Chammas M. Désaxations carpiennes adaptatives après fractures de l’extrémité distale du radius. HAND SURGERY & REHABILITATION 2016; 35S:S115-S119. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hansur.2016.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2015] [Revised: 03/20/2016] [Accepted: 04/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Lee S, Yu JH, Jeon SH. Fixed Lunate Flexion Deformity in Distal Radius Fractures. Clin Orthop Surg 2016; 8:228-31. [PMID: 27247752 PMCID: PMC4870330 DOI: 10.4055/cios.2016.8.2.228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2015] [Accepted: 10/19/2015] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Carpal malalignments in malunion of distal radius fracture are considered as an adaptive response of the carpus to loss of normal architecture of the distal radius. This condition leads to mechanical overload, ligament attenuation and progressive dynamic instability around the wrist joint. Radial corrective osteotomy is suggested as a treatment option of carpal malalignment after distal radius malunion. In radiocarpal malalignment, the lunate is usually observed in flexion in contrast to its extension posture in the more common midcarpal malalignment. We report two cases of fixed lunate flexion deformity after a distal radius fracture, in which reduction and fixation of fresh fracture or corrective osteotomy of malunion were not successful. Arthritic changes were observed in the radiolunate joint on arthroscopy. Thus, fixed flexion deformity of the lunate might be associated with posttraumatic arthritic change in the radiolunate joint.
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- Sanglim Lee
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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Distal radius fracture malunion: Importance of managing injuries of the distal radio-ulnar joint. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2016; 102:327-32. [PMID: 26947732 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2015.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2014] [Revised: 11/16/2015] [Accepted: 12/08/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Distal radius malunion is a major complication of distal radius fractures, reported in 0 to 33% of cases. Corrective osteotomy to restore normal anatomy usually provides improved function and significant pain relief. We report the outcomes in a case-series with special attention to the potential influence of the initial management. MATERIAL AND METHODS This single-centre retrospective study included 12 patients with a mean age of 35years (range, 14-60years) who were managed by different surgeons. There were 8 extra-articular fractures, including 3 with volar angulation, 2 anterior marginal fractures, and 2 intra-articular T-shaped fractures; the dominant side was involved in 7/12 patients. Initial fracture management was with an anterior plate in 2 patients, Kapandji intra-focal pinning in 5 patients, plate and pin fixation in 2 patients, and non-operative reduction in 3 patients. The malunion was anterior in 10 patients, including 2 with intra-articular malunion, and posterior in 2 patients. Corrective osteotomy of the radius was performed in all 12 patients between 2005 and 2012. In 11/12 patients, mean time from fracture to osteotomy was 168days (range, 45-180days). The defect was filled using an iliac bone graft in 7 patients and a bone substitute in 4 patients. No procedures on the distal radio-ulnar joint were performed. RESULTS All 12 patients were evaluated 24months after the corrective osteotomy. They showed gains in ranges not only of flexion/extension, but also of pronation/supination. All patients reported improved wrist function. The flexion/extension arc increased by 40° (+21° of flexion and +19° of extension) and the pronation/supination arc by 46° (+13° of pronation and +15° of supination). Mean visual analogue scale score for pain was 1.7 (range, 0-3). Complications recorded within 2years after corrective osteotomy were complex regional pain syndrome type I (n=1), radio-carpal osteoarthritis (n=3), and restricted supination due to incongruity of the distal radio-ulnar joint surfaces (n=3). This last abnormality should therefore receive careful attention during the management of distal radius malunion. DISCUSSION In our case-series study, 3 (25%) patients required revision surgery for persistent loss of supination. The main error in these patients was failure to perform a complementary procedure on the distal radio-ulnar joint despite postoperative joint incongruity. This finding and data from a literature review warrant a high level of awareness that distal radio-ulnar joint congruity governs the outcome of corrective osteotomy for distal radius malunion.
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De Smet L, Verhaegen F, Degreef I. Carpal malalignment in malunion of the distal radius and the effect of corrective osteotomy. J Wrist Surg 2014; 3:166-170. [PMID: 25097809 PMCID: PMC4117698 DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1384823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Introduction Malunions of the distal radius often induce carpal malalignment. Two different types can be distinguished: an adaptive midcarpal malalignment (so-called CIA wrist: carpal instability, adaptive) and a radiocarpal malalignment (dorsal translation of the whole carpus). The effect of distal radial osteotomy on the carpal alignment has hardly been studied. Material and Methods 31 wrists in 31 patients (mean age 44 years) with malunion of the distal radius after a Colles fracture were treated with a corrective osteotomy. The patients were divided on basis of effective radio-lunate flexion (ERLF) in the two patterns of carpal malalignment. The radiographic changes were evaluated. Results There were 20 patients with midcarpal malalignment (ERLF ≤ 25°) and 11 with radiocarpal malalignment (ERLF > 25°). There was a correction of radial tilt and ulnar variance in both groups. There was a significant improvement of the carpal alignment in the midcarpal malalignment group, up to normal parameters. Neither age nor delay between fracture and osteotomy correlated. In the radiocarpal malalignment group a significant effect on the ERLF was observed. In the patients with dorsal plating 70% of the hardware had to be removed. Conclusion Distal radial osteotomy is a reliable technique for correction of the deformity at the distal end of the radius and carpal malalignment.
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- Luc De Smet
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospitals, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospitals, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospitals, Leuven, Belgium
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Evaluation of corrective osteotomy of the malunited distal radius on midcarpal and radiocarpal malalignment. J Hand Surg Am 2010; 35:57-61. [PMID: 20117309 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2009.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2009] [Revised: 09/22/2009] [Accepted: 09/25/2009] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To quantify 2 patterns of carpal malalignment, midcarpal malalignment (type 1) and radiocarpal malalignment (type 2), and to evaluate the effect of distal radius osteotomy on these malalignment patterns. METHODS In a retrospective review, we studied 31 wrists treated with corrective osteotomy for distal radius malunion after Colles' fracture, in 31 patients (mean age, 44 y). The patients were divided on the basis of effective radiolunate flexion (ERLF) into 2 patterns of carpal malalignment as measured on preoperative radiographs. There were 20 patients with midcarpal malalignment (ERLF < or = 25 degrees ) and 11 with radiocarpal malalignment (ERLF > 25 degrees ). Measurements of alignment were repeated after distal radius osteotomy and compared with preoperative values. RESULTS Both groups had correction of radial tilt and ulnar variance with distal radius osteotomy. In the midcarpal malalignment group, carpal alignment improved to normal parameters. In the radiocarpal malalignment group, we observed a notable effect on the ERLF. Neither age of the subject nor delay between fracture and osteotomy correlated with improvement in carpal alignment. CONCLUSIONS Distal radial osteotomy is a reliable technique for correction of the deformity at the distal end of the radius and both radiocarpal and midcarpal malalignment. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic IV.
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Batra S, Debnath U, Kanvinde R. Can carpal malalignment predict early and late instability in nonoperatively managed distal radius fractures? INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2007; 32:685-91. [PMID: 17576556 PMCID: PMC2551725 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-007-0386-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2007] [Revised: 03/29/2007] [Accepted: 04/13/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to assess the frequency of carpal instability as a concomitant lesion in distal radius fractures and identify other factors including carpal malalignment in an attempt to predict the final radiological outcome more accurately following conservative treatment of distal radius fractures. An observational study from patient records and standardised radiological follow-up examinations as data sources was used. The alignment of each wrist was checked radiographically immediately post-reduction and subsequently at 1- and 6-week follow-up assessments. Serial measurements of radial length, dorsal tilt, radial inclination, scapho-lunate, radio-lunate, radioscaphoid, scapho-capitate angles and effective radiolunate flexion angle were made. Regression analysis showed high correlation among the severity of axial shortening, pre-reduction dorsal angulation and radio-carpal malalignment pattern with early loss of reduction at 1 week. We found the age, severity of axial radial shortening, dorsal angulation, presence of dorsal comminution and radio-carpal malalignment pattern to be significant predictors of adverse radiological outcome at 6 weeks (late instability). Our study highlights the importance of radio-carpal instability pattern on post-reduction radiographs as a predictor of early and late instability.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sameer Batra
- Division of Hand Surgery, Department Of Orthopaedics, Gwynedd Hospital, North West Wales NHS Trust, Bangor, Gwynedd, UK.
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