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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Wrist Biomechanics
  • Degenerative Joint Disease

Background:

  • Ulnar impaction syndrome (UIS) is a degenerative wrist condition associated with ulnar-positive variance.
  • It causes pain in the ulnar wrist due to distal ulna impaction on the lunate and triquetrum.
  • This leads to damage of the triangular fibrocartilage complex and/or chondral surfaces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a specific surgical technique for ulnar shortening osteotomy (USO).
  • To evaluate the efficacy and reliability of a jig-facilitated, oblique, diaphyseal USO fixed with a TriMed compression plate.
  • To present a method for offloading ulnar wrist forces while preserving distal radioulnar joint structures.

Main Methods:

  • A jig-facilitated, oblique, diaphyseal ulnar shortening osteotomy (USO) was performed.
  • Fixation was achieved using a TriMed ulnar osteotomy compression plate placed volarly.
  • The technique focuses on precise measured shortening and compression across the osteotomy.

Main Results:

  • The described USO technique allows for precise ulnar shortening and reliable compression.
  • This method has demonstrated decreased operative times and high union rates.
  • Minimizing plate prominence by using the volar ulna surface is a key feature, though hardware removal may still be needed.

Conclusions:

  • Jig-facilitated oblique diaphyseal USO with TriMed plating is an effective surgical option for UIS.
  • The technique offers reliable fixation, reduced operative time, and high union rates.
  • While minimizing plate prominence, potential complications like hardware removal should be considered.