Abstract
This case series aim to report our experience with the use of fragment specific fixation plating system and cancellous bone autograft in the elective treatment of distal radius malunions.
Fourteen patients who underwent distal radial corrective osteotomy by one surgeon were followed up retrospectively. All patients had elected for this procedure for the treatment of malunions of previous distal radial fracture. The follow up assessments include each patient’s subjective functional outcomes, the objective strength and range of motion testing, and the radiographic parameters. These subjective functional outcome data collected as measured by the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire (DASH) were compared with each patient’s pre-operative status. The motion, strength and radiographic appearances were assessed in relevance to the contralateral arm.
Correspondence should be addressed to Associate Professor N. Susan Stott, Orthopaedic Department, Starship Children’s Hospital, Private Bag 92024, Auckland, New Zealand.
