Long-Term Outcome of Step-Cut Ulnar Shortening Osteotomy for Ulnar Impaction Syndrome

Conclusions:
The step-cut ulnar shortening osteotomy provides ample bone-to-bone contact and simplifies control of rotation. Stable internal fixation with standard techniques allowed an early return to functional activities. Palmar placement of the plate diminishes the need for plate removal. This is a simple and less expensive technique for ulnar shortening that does not require the use of special instrumentation in patients with ulnar impaction syndrome.

Level of Evidence:
Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.

Source: JBJS - November 1, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Papatheodorou, L. K., Baratz, M. E., Bougioukli, S., Ruby, T., Weiser, R. W., Sotereanos, D. G. Tags: Hand & Wrist Scientific Articles Source Type: research