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The sauvé-kapandji procedure.

Alberto Lluch1

  • 1Institut Kaplan for Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity, Barcelona, Spain.

Journal of Wrist Surgery
|January 18, 2014
PubMed
Summary

The Sauvé-Kapandji (S-K) procedure offers a durable solution for distal radioulnar joint disorders, preserving wrist function and improving forearm motion. Careful surgical technique minimizes potential complications for successful outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hand and Wrist Surgery

Background:

  • Arthrodesis is a reliable treatment for joint disorders but results in motion loss.
  • The distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) is crucial for forearm rotation.
  • Maintaining DRUJ function is essential for overall wrist function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the Sauvé-Kapandji (S-K) procedure for DRUJ arthrodesis.
  • To highlight the S-K procedure's advantages over other techniques.
  • To discuss potential complications and their prevention.

Main Methods:

  • The S-K procedure involves arthrodesis of the distal radioulnar joint.
  • A pseudoarthrosis is created in the ulna proximal to the arthrodesis site.
  • Preservation of distal radioulnar and ulnocarpal ligaments is key.

Main Results:

  • The S-K procedure maintains or improves forearm pronation and supination.
  • It preserves ulnar wrist support, unlike the Darrach procedure.
  • Aesthetic outcomes are superior due to maintained ulnar head prominence.

Conclusions:

  • The S-K procedure is an effective surgical option for DRUJ disorders.
  • It offers functional and aesthetic benefits while preserving wrist stability.
  • Careful surgical technique is crucial to prevent complications like nonunion or instability.
Keywords:
arthrodesisdistal radioulnar jointtriangular fibrocartilageulnocarpal impaction

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