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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Biomechanics
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • The interosseous membrane (IOM) is crucial for forearm longitudinal stability.
  • Injuries to the IOM, often associated with radial head fractures (Essex-Lopresti lesion), can lead to significant instability.
  • Restoring IOM integrity is vital for successful forearm reconstruction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a percutaneously placed suture button construct for restoring forearm longitudinal stability.
  • To test the hypothesis that this construct can stabilize the IOM in a cadaveric model of the Essex-Lopresti lesion.

Main Methods:

  • Seven adult cadaver upper extremities were tested using a materials testing system.
  • Forearm mobility was assessed after sequential steps: radial head removal, IOM transection, and suture button reconstruction.
  • Cyclic loading was applied to measure proximal radius migration.

Main Results:

  • Radial head removal and IOM transection increased proximal radius migration by 3.6 mm and 7.1 mm, respectively.
  • The suture button construct successfully restored IOM stability to near-intact levels.
  • No compromise in forearm rotation or evidence of neurovascular injury was observed.

Conclusions:

  • Percutaneous suture button constructs can effectively restore IOM-provided longitudinal forearm stability.
  • This technique does not impede forearm rotation and appears safe regarding neurovascular structures.
  • The construct may serve as a valuable adjunct to bony reconstruction for longitudinal forearm axis injuries.