Stabilization of the Distal Radioulnar Joint According to Adams: Clinical, and Radiological Results

Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, plastische Chirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Handchirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Mikrochirurgie der Peripheren Nerven und Gefässe : Organ der Vereinigung der Deut
Y GuggerJ van Schoonhoven

Abstract

Stabilization of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) with reconstruction of distal radioulnar ligaments as outlined by Adams is indicated if a refixation of the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is no longer possible. There is little information given on the results of these procedures in literature. The purpose of this retrospective study was to analyze with use of objective and subjective criteria, whether the reconstruction of the radioulnar ligaments according to Adams allows a sufficient re-stabilization of the DRUJ. 14 patients (9 female, 5 male) with a mean age of 29 (24-62) years underwent an Adams' procedure between 2004 to 2011. After an average follow up of 67 (26-110) months 11 patients could be examined retrospectively regarding functional results and subjective self assessment. As objective parameters assessment of distal radioulnar joint stability, range of forearm rotation and grip strength were measured. Krimmer- and Mayo Wrist Score were evaluated. Subjective parameters as DASH-score, patient's self assessment and pain (verbal and visual analogue scale) were recorded. In 5 patients the DRUJ was stable, in 2 it was lax. According the 4 patients with ongoing instability, one patient reported on improvement...Continue Reading

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Nov 14, 2019·Operative Orthopädie und Traumatologie·Christian K SpiesFrank Unglaub

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