Brady T Evans1, Jesse B Jupiter2. 1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. 2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. JJUPITER1@PARTNERS.ORG.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Malunion remains a common complication in the treatment of distal radius fractures. The purpose of this review was to discuss the various approaches in planning and surgical management for extra- and intra-articular distal radius malunions. RECENT FINDINGS: Several recent studies have reported good results with surgical correction of distal radius malunions utilizing a number of preoperative planning methods and surgical approaches. Three-dimensional models and custom cutting guides have recently become more popular, but their benefit in comparison to other methods remains unclear. Regardless of preoperative planning method or surgical approach, good results can be achieved with correction of distal radius malunion with careful attention to patient selection, indications, and surgical technique.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Malunion remains a common complication in the treatment of distal radius fractures. The purpose of this review was to discuss the various approaches in planning and surgical management for extra- and intra-articular distal radius malunions. RECENT FINDINGS: Several recent studies have reported good results with surgical correction of distal radius malunions utilizing a number of preoperative planning methods and surgical approaches. Three-dimensional models and custom cutting guides have recently become more popular, but their benefit in comparison to other methods remains unclear. Regardless of preoperative planning method or surgical approach, good results can be achieved with correction of distal radius malunion with careful attention to patient selection, indications, and surgical technique.
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Keywords:
3D modeling; Corrective osteotomy; Distal radius; Malunion
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