Background: Injury to the articular surface of the distal radius commonly occurs after a fall onto an outstretched hand. Intra-articular fractures that cause joint depression require operative intervention and can be especially challenging in skeletally immature patients. Methods: This case report describes the use of an osteoarticular autograft in the treatment of a 13-year-old boy with a malunited distal radius fracture. Results: Osteoarticular transfer from the lateral femoral condyle provided definitive treatment of the malunion and physeal bar and resulted in significant improvement in range of motion. Conclusions: Osteoarticular autograft can be safely used to treat malunions of distal radius articular surface depression fractures in skeletally immature patients.
Background: Injury to the articular surface of the distal radius commonly occurs after a fall onto an outstretched hand. Intra-articular fractures that cause joint depression require operative intervention and can be especially challenging in skeletally immature patients. Methods: This case report describes the use of an osteoarticular autograft in the treatment of a 13-year-old boy with a malunited distal radius fracture. Results:Osteoarticular transfer from the lateral femoral condyle provided definitive treatment of the malunion and physeal bar and resulted in significant improvement in range of motion. Conclusions: Osteoarticular autograft can be safely used to treat malunions of distal radius articular surface depression fractures in skeletally immature patients.
Authors: David S Ruch; Walter H Wray; Anastasios Papadonikolakis; Marc J Richard; Fraser J Leversedge; Richard D Goldner Journal: J Hand Surg Am Date: 2010-10-20 Impact factor: 2.230
Authors: Matthew L Lyons; Brian C Werner; Joshua S Gluck; Aaron M Freilich; A Rashard Dacus; David R Diduch; A Bobby Chhabra Journal: J Shoulder Elbow Surg Date: 2015-05-07 Impact factor: 3.019