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J Wrist Surg 2013; 02(01): 019-026
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1333061
Special Focus Section: Distal Radioulnar Joint Arthroplasty
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Radiographic Parameter Analysis on Modified Sauvé-Kapandji Procedure

Norikazu Ota
1   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
,
Toshiyasu Nakamura
1   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
,
Takuji Iwamoto
1   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
,
Kazuki Sato
1   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
,
Yoshiaki Toyama
1   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
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08 February 2013 (online)

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Abstract

Purpose The Sauvé-Kapandji (S-K) procedure is now an established treatment option for symptomatic distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) dysfunction. However, for patients with poor bone quality (frequently as a result of advanced-stage rheumatoid arthritis [RA]), the conventional S-K procedure is difficult to perform without reducing the radioulnar diameter of the wrist, which may result in a loss of grip strength and pain over the proximal ulnar stump. The purpose of this study was to review the radiographic outcomes of patients who underwent a modified S-K procedure that involves rotating the resected ulnar segment 90 degrees and using it to bridge the gap between the sigmoid notch and the ulnar head.

Methods The modified S-K procedure was performed in 29 wrists of 23 patients. Twenty-one patients had severe RA, while two had malunited radius fractures. The mean follow-up period was 43 months (range, 23 to 95). The radiographic evaluation included a measurement of the radioulnar width, the pseudarthrosis gap between the proximal and distal ulnar stump, the radioulnar distance, and the ulnar translation of the carpus.

Results The radioulnar width of the wrist, pseudarthrosis gap, and radioulnar distance were well maintained throughout the period. A postoperative loss in the radioulnar width of the wrists appeared to correlate with a postoperative additional ulnar translocation of the carpus.

Conclusion Narrowing of the radioulnar width of the wrist is a potential cause of progressive ulnar translocation of the carpus. The modified technique for the S-K procedure maintains the distal ulna in the proper position and provides sufficient ulnar support for the carpus. It is a useful reconstruction procedure in patients with severe RA with poor bone quality.

Keywords

modified Sauvé-Kapandji - radiographic evaluation - distal radioulnar joint
 

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