Radial head volume measurements using quantitative three-dimensional computed tomography images for radial head deformation following missed Monteggia lesions.

ABSTRACT: In chronic radial head dislocation cases, the radial head may enlarge and become dome-shaped. To date, there is no validated tool to quantify radial head deformation and predict its influence on surgical outcomes. This study assesses the potential value of volume and surface calculations obtained by quantitative three-dimensional computed tomography scanning (Q3DCT) in the workup for a corrective surgery in pediatric patients with missed Monteggia lesions. Ten consecutive pediatric patients with a missed Monteggia lesion were included (2012-2020). The volume and articular surface size of the radial head were calculated using Q3DCT, and a three-dimensional reconstruction of the articular surface relief was depicted in a heat map. The head-neck ratio was calculated and compared to Q3DCT data

SUBMITTER: Langenberg LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10638549 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature