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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Traumatology
  • Reconstructive surgery

Background:

  • Distal radius fractures can lead to malunion and deformity, causing functional limitations and pain.
  • Corrective osteotomy aims to restore alignment and improve wrist function after malunited distal radius fractures.
  • The impact of fracture type, arthritis grade, and surgical approach on osteotomy outcomes requires further evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate 5-year functional and radiological outcomes of corrective osteotomy for distal radius malunion.
  • To identify differences in outcomes based on original fracture type (AO classification), radiocarpal (RC) joint arthritis grade, surgical approach, and fixation method.
  • To compare osteotomy outcomes with wrist arthrodesis in patients with early-stage arthritis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 22 patients (mean age 51) who underwent corrective osteotomy for distal radius malposition (2007-2011).
  • Evaluated outcomes using Disabilities of the Arm Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score, Mayo Wrist Score (MWS), range of motion, grip strength, and arthritis grading.
  • Follow-up period was 5 years, analyzing data based on AO fracture classification, RC joint arthritis (Knirk and Jupiter), and surgical approach (volar/dorsal).

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements observed in DASH score (35 to 14), MWS (54 to 77), range of motion, and grip strength (59% to 83%) post-osteotomy.
  • No statistically significant differences in outcomes were found between AO types A and C fractures or based on RC joint arthritis grade.
  • Osteotomy yielded better functional outcomes than wrist arthrodesis in patients with Grade 1-2 RC joint arthritis; no progression of arthritis was noted at 5 years.

Conclusions:

  • Corrective osteotomy effectively improves functional outcomes for distal radius malunion, with sustained results at 5 years.
  • Outcomes are not significantly influenced by the original AO fracture classification or the grade of radiocarpal joint arthritis.
  • Osteotomy is a favorable option for deformity correction in patients with early-stage arthritis, offering better functional results than wrist arthrodesis without exacerbating arthritic changes.