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Arthroscopic wafer procedure versus ulnar shortening osteotomy for ulnar impaction syndrome: a systematic review and
Haifeng Shi1, Yongjing Huang2, Yong Shen2
1Department of Hand Surgery, Wuxi 9th People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Wuxi, China. h13771068703@163.com.
Purpose:
This study aimed to systematically compare the efficacy and safety of arthroscopic wafer procedure (AWP) versus ulnar shortening osteotomy (USO) for ulnar impaction syndrome (UIS) treatment.
Methods:
All the studies included in this meta-analysis compared the efficacy of AWP to USO for UIS and were acquired through a comprehensive search across multiple databases. The meta-analysis was performed by calculating the effect sizes with the Cochrane Collaboration's RevMan 5.4 software.
Results:
A total of 8 articles were included in this analysis, comprising 148 cases in the AWP group and 163 cases in the USO group. The pooled estimates indicated no significant differences in combined Darrow's Criteria or Modified Mayo Wrist Score, Modified Mayo Wrist Score, DASH scores, grip strength, VAS score, and postoperative ulnar variation. On the other hand, the patients in the AWP group exhibited fewer complications (OR = 0.17, 95%CI 0.05-0.54, P = 0.003) and a lower reoperation rate (OR = 0.12, 95%CI 0.05-0.28, P < 0.00001) than those in the USO group.
Conclusions:
The two surgical techniques were both effective in treating UIS but the AWP group showed fewer complications and a lower reoperation rate. Therefore, AWP may present a superior alternative for UIS treatment.
