Modified Sauve-Kapandji Procedure for Management of Distal Radioulnar Joint Synostosis - A Case Report
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.12974/2313-0954.2020.07.2Keywords:
Cross union, Radioulnar synostosis, Sauve kapandji technique, Radius, Ulna.Abstract
Case: An 18-year-old male patient came to us with restricted pronation and supination. He gave a history of fall 10 years back. The skin on the dorsal and solar aspect of the distal forearm had a secondarily healed contracture. On X-ray, distal radio-ulnar synostosis was seen. Ulnar bone excision was done in the diaphyseal region. Full pronation and supination were achieved after excision in the operation theatre.
Conclusion: The use of ulnar excision is a simple and effective way to achieve an adequate functional outcome with low risk of recurrence of the synostosis.
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