Periprosthetic Ulna Fractures Following Aptis Distal Radioulnar Joint Arthroplasty: A Series of Four Cases.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This case series presents four cases of periprosthetic ulna fractures following Aptis distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) arthroplasty to elucidate clinical characteristics, contributing factors, management challenges, and short-term outcomes following this rare complication and to propose prevention and optimal treatment strategies.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective review of 239 Aptis DRUJ prostheses implanted between 2012 and 2022 at a single institution. We identified four cases of periprosthetic ulna fractures and assessed demographics, surgical indications, time to fracture, mechanism of injury, radiographic findings, treatment modalities, associated complications, and outcomes.

Results

The incidence of periprosthetic ulna fractures was 1.7%. All patients

SUBMITTER: Harmony TCY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11652308 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature