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Corrective osteotomies without bone grafting effectively treat malunion of distal radius fractures (MDRF), achieving high union rates and improved patient function. Complication rates are comparable to bone grafting methods.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Traumatology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Malunion of distal radius fractures (MDRF) can lead to significant functional deficits.
  • Traditional treatments often involve bone grafting, which carries its own set of risks and complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the literature on corrective osteotomies without bone grafting for MDRF.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of non-graft corrective osteotomies for MDRF.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature review was conducted.
  • Studies involving corrective osteotomies without bone grafting for MDRF were included.
  • Functional outcomes including radiological union, DASH scores, VAS scores, Mayo Wrist scores, grip strength, and ROM were assessed.

Main Results:

  • Eleven studies with 285 patients met the inclusion criteria.
  • Radiological union was achieved in 98.9% of cases, with a mean time of 3.9 months.
  • Significant improvements were observed in DASH (25.9 points), VAS (2.1 points), and Mayo Wrist (34.3 points) scores. Complications were reported in 46.7% of cases.

Conclusions:

  • Corrective osteotomies without bone grafting offer excellent clinical outcomes for MDRF.
  • This technique provides a short time to union and comparable complication rates to bone grafting procedures.
  • Non-graft corrective osteotomies represent a viable treatment option for MDRF.