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Management of posttraumatic arthritis of the wrist with radiolunate fusion enhanced with a sliding autograft: a case report and description of a novel technique.

TitleManagement of posttraumatic arthritis of the wrist with radiolunate fusion enhanced with a sliding autograft: a case report and description of a novel technique.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2009
AuthorsGivissis, P. K., Antonarakos P., Vafiades V. E., & Christodoulou A. G.
JournalTech Hand Up Extrem Surg
Volume13
Issue2
Pagination90-3
Date Published2009 Jun
ISSN1531-6572
KeywordsAdult, Arthritis, Arthrodesis, Bone Transplantation, Fracture Fixation, Internal, Fractures, Comminuted, Fractures, Open, Humans, Injury Severity Score, Joint Instability, Lunate Bone, Male, Pain Measurement, Pain, Postoperative, Range of Motion, Articular, Reconstructive Surgical Procedures, Recovery of Function, Risk Assessment, Transplantation, Autologous, Treatment Outcome, Wrist Injuries
Abstract

Although in rheumatoid cases radiolunate fusion presents with satisfying results, in cases with posttraumatic carpal distortion, the variability of injury pattern can influence the type of fixation and the rate of bony union. In this case report, we present an alternative technique of radiolunate fusion for the management of posttraumatic arthritis, which combines the traditional procedure with a corticocancellous autograft, created from the dorsal side of the radius that slides over the bones to be fused. That procedure provides the best environment for the bones to heal and an additional stabilizing effect on the radiolunate construct, thus better preserving the normal intercarpal relationships and wrist height. Patient's clinical and radiological outcome was very satisfactory until the last follow-up.

DOI10.1097/BTH.0b013e3181960675
Alternate JournalTech Hand Up Extrem Surg
PubMed ID19516134

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