Hemiresection Interposition Arthroplasty of the Distal Radioulnar Joint: A Long-term Outcome Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: The aim of this study was to assess factors associated with long-term patient-reported functional, pain, and satisfaction scores in patients who underwent (Bowers) hemiresection interposition technique (HIT) arthroplasty of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ). The secondary aims were to determine the complication and reoperation rates. Methods: A retrospective study with long-term follow-up of patients undergoing HIT arthroplasty was performed. Demographic, disease, and treatment characteristics were collected for the 66 included patients. Thirty-one patients completed all surveys, which were the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH), our custom-made HIT arthroplasty questionnaire, Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for pain, and NRS for satisfaction

SUBMITTER: Nawijn F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8461192 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature