Mid-term results following ulna shortening osteotomy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Successful short-term results of diaphyseal ulna shortening osteotomy are documented in both idiopathic and post-traumatic ulnar impaction.

Questions/purposes

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the mid-term outcomes of ulnar shortening osteotomy with respect to radiographic assessment of corrected alignment and healing as well as patient satisfaction, pain, and function assessed using the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) score.

Patients and methods

This retrospective case series included follow-up of 33 patients with ulnar impaction syndrome following ulna shortening osteotomy at a minimum of 5 years. Patient-rated outcomes included satisfaction, pain assessment, and DASH score. Pre- and postoperative radiographs were reviewed to quan

SUBMITTER: Fufa DT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3903948 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature