Fracture in Humeroradial Synostosis: Description of Two Clinical Cases / Fratura em sinostose rádio-umeral: Descrição de dois casos clínicos*

Abstract Synostosis is a generic term to indicate the union of two originally separated bones. At the elbow, humeroradial or longitudinal synostosis causes significant disability, which varies depending on hand function, elbow positioning, adjacent joints mobility and contralateral limb function. It is estimated that, to date, a little more than 150 patients have been described with this deformity, which is more common in subjects with deficient ulnar formation or affected by conditions such as Antley-Bixler and Hermann syndromes. The lack of the elbow joint, with the formation of a longer bone due to humerus-radius fusion, results in stiffness. As such, it is assumed that fractures in this topography are not uncommon. However, since synostosis is rare, this lesion was only described twice in the literature. We report two patients with a fracture of the single bone formed by a humeroradial synostosis and Bayne type-IV ulnar formation failure. Both patients were treated surgically with success. We emphasize the need for adequate treatment to not compromise the daily activities of patients who are adapted to their deformity, thus avoiding worsening the function of a previously affected limb.

Resumo Sinostose é um termo genérico utilizado para indicar a união de dois ossos originalmente separados. No cotovelo, a sinostose rádio-umeral ou longitudinal causa importante incapacidade, que varia a depender da função da mão, da posição do cotovelo, da mobilidade das articulações adjacentes e da função do membro contralateral. Estima-se que um pouco mais de 150 pacientes foram descritos até hoje com essa deformidade, sendo mais frequente em portadores de deficiência de formação ulnar ou podendo fazer parte de síndromes como de Antley-Bixler e de Hermann. Devidoàrigidezcausadapelaausênciadaarticulaçãodocotovelo,queresultana formação de um osso mais longo com a fusão do úmero no rádio, presume-se que fratura nessa topografia não seja incomum. No entanto, pela raridade dessa patologia, tal lesão apresenta apenas duas descrições prévias na literatura. Relatamos os casos de dois pacientes com fratura do osso único formado pela sinostose entre o úmero e o rádio portadores de falha de formação ulnar do tipo IV de Bayne. Ambos os pacientes foram tratados de forma cirúrgica e evoluíram bem. Salientamos a necessidade do tratamento adequado para não comprometer as atividades da vida de um paciente já adaptado à deformidade, evitando piorar a função de um membro já alterado.

Effects of metacarpal inclination angle and ulnar deviation angle on radius length shortening after distal radius fracture combined with internal fixation of ulnar styloid fracture / 国际外科学杂志

Objective:To investigate the effects of metacarpal inclination angle and ulnar deviation angle on radius length shortening after internal fixation of distal radius fracture combined with ulnar styloid fracture.Methods:A retrospective case-control study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 84 patients with distal radius fracture complicated with ulnar styloid fracture treated by Beijing Daxing District People′s Hospital from February 2018 to January 2022. According to whether the ulnar styloid fracture was fixed or not, the patients were divided into two groups: 18 patients with ulnar styloid fractures who were surgically fixed were in the fixation group, and 66 patients with ulnar styloid fractures who were not surgically fixed were in the non-fixation group. The perioperative indexes (operation time, intraoperative blood loss, surgical incision length), wrist joint function indexes [Gartland-Werley score, disability of the arm, shoulder, and hand (DASH) score, forearm rotation, ulnar deviation, metacarpal flexion, radial deviation, dorsal extension, grip strength] and complications (bone nonunion, osteolysis, ulnar pain, internal fixation failure, lower ulnar and radial instability, postoperative infection) were compared between the two groups. The changes of metacarpal inclination angle, ulnar deviation angle and distal radius distance of the two groups were analyzed by generalized estimation equation (GEE). The patients were followed up for 12 months, they were divided into two groups: non-shortening group (radius shortening distance < 4 mm, n=61) and radius shortening group (radius shortening distance ≥ 4 mm, n=23) according to whether the radius shortening distance was ≥ 4 mm at the last follow-up. The influencing factors of postoperative radius shortening were evaluated by Logistic regression analysis. Results:Compared with the non-fixation group, the Gartland-Werley score(1.79±0.62 vs 4.65±0.97), DASH score (16.43±4.71 vs 28.72±6.06) and the incidence of complications (11.11% vs 39.40%) in the fixation group were significantly lower, and the forearm rotation angle [(81.29±6.60)° vs (70.79+ 5.15)°], ulnar deviation angle [(21.36±2.35)° vs (16.77±2.11)°], metacarpal flexion angle [(45.84±2.80)° vs (37.55±2.45)°] and dorsal extension angle [(50.23±5.16)° vs (40.65±3.580°] were significantly larger in the fixation group, all the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05). GEE analysis and evaluation showed that treatment time, treatment plan and their interaction had significant effects on metacarpal inclination, ulnar deviation and distal radius ( P<0.05). The change of metacarpal inclination angle and ulnar deviation angle were independent influencing factors of radius shortening after internal fixation ( P<0.05). Conclusions:In the treatment of distal radius fracture combined with ulnar styloid fracture, internal fixation of distal radius combined with ulnar styloid process can improve wrist joint function, reduce the incidence of complications, and improve metacarpal inclination angle and ulnar deviation angle. A certain degree of radius shortening will occur after internal fixation. The changes of metacarpal inclination angle and ulnar deviation angle are the independent influencing factors of radius shortening after internal fixation.

The short-term outcomes of congenital radioulnar synostosis patients treated with modified reverse Sauvé-Kapandji technique / 中华骨科杂志

Objective:To evaluate the short-term outcomes of modified reverse Sauvé-Kapandji technique in treating the congenital radioulnar synostosis.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed on the data of 46 congenital radioulnar synostosis patients were treated with modified reverse Sauvé-Kapandji technique in Beijing Jishuitan Hospital from December 2018 to January 2020, including 38 males (45 sides), 8 females (9 sides), average age 6.6 (3.2, 8.1) years old. All the patients were classified as type III according to Cleary-Omer classification and were followed up for at least 1 year. All the patients were treated with same operation, in which 1.5 cm shaft was resected at the proximal radius, allogeneic graft tendon was used as interposition, and rotational osteotomy was performed in the middle of the ulnar shaft, with intramedullary needle or Kirschner wire fixation, depending on the intramedullary width of ulnar shaft. The radiological features were collected and recorded preoperatively and at the latest follow-up, together with the following evaluation indexes: modified Morrey tasks score, subjective function score, active forearm rotation range without compensation, active forearm rotation range with wrist joint compensation, and active forearm rotation range with wrist and shoulder joint compensation.Results:All patients were followed up for 14.6±3.4 months (range, 11.2-19.5 months). The uncompensated forearm rotation Angle was 0.0°±0.0° before surgery and 62.3°±23.7° after surgery. The forearm rotation angles before and after surgery with wrist compensatory surgery were 86.9°±29.4° and 133.2°±27.9°, respectively. The forearm rotation angles before and after surgery with wrist and shoulder joint compensatory surgery were 205.2°±42.7° and 245.2°±35.8°, respectively. There were statistically significant differences in the above indexes before and after surgery ( t=8.71, P<0.001; t=2.54, P=0.030; t=5.05, P<0.001). Ulnar union was observed in 31 patients (37 sides) after the operation, and the union duration was 6.1±2.3 months. There were 15 patients (17 sides) ulnar shafts faced with postoperative delayed union, the union duration was 8.4±1.6 months and were recovered after prolonging brace fixation and orthopedic shock wave treatment. The scores of subjective function and improved Morrey tasks of the 43 sides with good pseudo-joint were 12.1 (0.0, 20.8) and 0.7 (0.0, 1.0) points, respectively, which were improved compared with 33.9 (25.0, 41.6) and 3.2 (2.0, 4.0) points before surgery. The differences were statistically significant ( Z=-2.44, P=0.015; Z=-2.83, P=0.005). There were 11 forearms with postoperative pseudo-joint re-ankylosis, the average forearm rotation ranges without compensation was 11.4°±10.5°(range, 0°-30°), the average forearm rotation ranges with wrist compensation was 98.6°±15.9° (range, 80°-120°), the average forearm rotation ranges with wrist and shoulder compensation was 231.7°±16.9° (range, 210°-255°). The average subjective function scores was 26.7 (8.3, 39.6). The average modified Morrey tasks scores was 1.2 (0, 2), and there were no other postoperative complications. Conclusion:The reverse Sauvé-Kapandji technique showed a satisfying short-term outcome, and can be a new choice of treatment for type III congenital radioulnar synostosis.

Common types and treatment of elbow injuries in skiing or snowboarding / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective:To investigate the common types of elbow joint injuries in skiing or snowboarding and their treatment.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted to analyze the data of 90 patients with elbow injury caused by skiing or snowboarding who had been admitted to Department of Upper Limbs, Sichuan Orthopaedic Hospital from February, 2015 to February, 2022. There were 53 males and 37 females with an age of (31.8±8.4) years. The types of elbow injury, visual analogue scale (VAS), range of motion (ROM) of the elbow and Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS) of the patients were recorded before treatment and at the last follow-up.Results:Of the patients, 18 were treated conservatively (3 simple Mason type I radial head fractures and 15 O'Driscoll type I coronal process fractures) and 72 surgically. Their follow-up time was (31.3±18.7) months. The fractures all healed by the time of the last follow-up. Simple elbow fracture was observed in 63 patients, simple elbow dislocation in 2 patients, fracture plus dislocation in 25 patients. The posterior dislocation was the most common (22 cases). Among the elbow fractures, radial head fracture occurred in 27 patients, ulnar coronoid process fracture in 41 patients, proximal ulnar fracture in 13 patients, and distal humeral fracture in 28 patients. Collateral ligament injuries were complicated in 65 cases. In the patients undergoing conservative treatment, their VAS, elbow ROM, and MEPS were all improved significantly from 4.7±1.4, 92.2°±14.4° and 63.9±6.5 before treatment to 0.4 (0,1.0), 110.6°±0.6°, and 92.2±3.9 at the last follow-up ( P<0.05); in the patients undergoing surgical treatment, their VAS, elbow ROM, and MEPS were also all improved significantly from 5.6±1.7, 24.3°±18.4°, and 26.9±12.2 before surgery to 0.6 (0,1.0), 97.4°±14.0° and 86.6±7.1 at the last follow-up ( P<0.05). After surgery, 8 patients presented with neurological symptoms and 7 patients developed heterotopic ossification. Conclusions:In skiing or snowboarding, the coronoid process of the ulna is the most vulnerable to fracture. In the elbow injuries due to skiing or snowboarding, posterior dislocation is the most common type which is often accompanied by injuries to the medial and lateral collateral ligaments. For simple Mason type Ⅰ radial head fractures and O'-Driscoll type Ⅰ coronoid process fractures in which the elbow is stable, conservative treatment can be adopted; surgical treatment is indicated for the other injuries.

Design of an anatomic plate of ulna coronoid process by 3D printing and computer software / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective:To design an anatomical plate of ulna coronoid process using 3D printing and computer model design software based on a collection of CT scanning data of the ulna coronoid process.Methods:The CT scans of the elbow joint with no obvious anatomic variation, no fracture, or no history of elbow operation were collected which had been taken at Trauma Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University from September 2017 to January 2022. There were 52 males and 50 females. RadiAnt DICOM Viewer and Mimics Medical 21.0 were used to visualize the CT data of the elbow joint of 102 volunteers. The software was used to measure the angle between the tip of the ulna coronoid process and the tuberosity of the ulna, the width at 1/2 height of the ulna coronoid process, the distance between the tip of the ulna coronoid process and the horizontal plane of the ulna tuberosity, and the safety angle for screw placement. After the values were measured, Siemens Ungraphics NX12.0 software was used to design the anatomical plate and the screw guide device of the ulna coronoid process. After the plate model was designed, a 1:1 actual plate model of the ulna coronoid process was produced by 3D printing. The actual plate model was placed onto an adult model of the ulna coronoid process and an adult cadaveric specimen of the ulna coronoid process to verify its matching degree. An in vitro operation was simulated using the plate model to verify its operability. Results:There were no significant differences between the left and right sides in the angle between the tip of the ulna coronoid process and the tuberosity of the ulna, the width at 1/2 height of the ulna coronoid process, the distance between the tip of the ulna coronoid process and the horizontal plane of the ulna tuberosity, or the safety angle for screw placement in either males or females ( P>0.05). There were no significant differences between males and females in the angle between the tip of the ulna coronoid process and the tuberosity of the ulna or in the safety angle for screw placement ( P>0.05). There were statistically significant differences between males and females in the width of 1/2 height of the ulna coronoid process and the distance between the tip of the ulna coronoid process and the horizontal plane of the ulna tuberosity ( P<0.05). However, the experiments on computer simulative adaptation and plate model simulative adaptation found that the anatomical plates of the ulna coronoid process designed on various parameters of males and females were exchangeable, leading to similarly good marching degrees and safe angles for screw placement. Conclusions:The anatomical plate of the ulna coronoid process designed in this study demonstrates a good fit and a safe angle for screw placement, basically achieving the goal expected to provide a basis for fabrication of a titanium alloy plate. In design of an anatomical plate of ulna coronoid process, it is not necessary to differentiate males from females or to differentiate the left side from the right one, because only a general plate can be used for both males and females and for both the left and the right sides.

Outcome of Pediatric shaft Radius-Ulna Fractures managed with Titanium Elastic Nailing System

Aims and objectives: To study the functional outcome of TENS in Pediatric shaft radiusulna fracture.Introduction: Symmetrical bracing action of elastic nails inserted into the metaphysis, thatbears against the inner bone at three points is the principal of the titanium elastic nailing.Early stability to the involved bone fragments is the benefit of this method and it permitsearly mobilization and returns to the normal activities of the patients, with very lowcomplication rate.Materials and methods: A retrospective study of 40 pediatric patients with closed and opengrade 1 shaft radius-ulna fracture carried out at our institute between 2018-2019 treated withTENS and observed for a period of minimum 1.5 years.Conclusion : It can be concluded that TENS nailing in pediatric shaft radius-ulna fractures isan excellent modality of treatment and has very low complication rate.

Madelung Deformity - Esthetic and Functional Outcomes from the Surgical Treatment with Distal Radial Dome Osteotomy and Vickers Ligament Section / Deformidade de Madelung - Resultado estético e funcional do tratamento cirúrgico com osteotomia em cúpula do rádio distal e secção do ligamento de Vickers

Abstract Objective The present study aimed to evaluate esthetic and functional outcomes from the surgical treatment of Madelung deformity in children. MethodThis is a retrospective study of pediatric patients with Madelung deformity who were surgically treated with dome osteotomy of the distal radius and Vickers ligament section from 2015 to 2018. Patients with a minimum postoperative follow-up period of 12 months were included. Demographic data, surgical technique, clinical and radiographic outcomes were analyzed. Pre and postoperative radiographic evaluation consisted of ulnar tilt, lunate subsidence lunate fossa angle, and palmar carpal displacement measurements. The postoperative clinical evaluation consisted of ranges of motion of the wrist, visual analog scale (VAS) and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score. Results Four patients were included, two with idiopathic Madelung deformity and two with bone dysplasia. All patients were females and presented bilateral disease. Six wrists were operated on. The median age at surgery was 15.5 years old, and the median postoperative follow-up time was of 37.5 months. The postoperative radiographic analysis revealed an average correction of 8.8 ± 7.5° for ulnar tilt, 3.0 ± 3.9 mm for lunate subsidence 8.2 ± 6.6° for lunate fossa angle, and 4.7 ± 2.6 mm for palmar carpal displacement. Average postoperative ranges of motion of the wrist joint were 75.8 ± 3.4° for flexion, 62.5 ± 14.1° for extension, 25.7 ± 2.9° for radial deviation, 40.0 ± 2.9° for ulnar deviation, 88.3 ± 2.4° for pronation, and 82.5 ± 2.5° for supination. The median VAS was 1 for residual pain, 0 for functional deficit, 0 for esthetic impairment, and 10 for recommending the surgical procedure. The median DASH score was 0. Conclusion Madelung deformity treatment using dome osteotomy of the distal radius and Vickers ligament section results in excellent esthetic and functional outcomes.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar o resultado estético e funcional do tratamento cirúrgico da deformidade de Madelung em idade pediátrica. MétodoEstudo retrospectivo dos pacientes com deformidade de Madelung em idade pediátrica tratados cirurgicamente através de osteotomia em cúpula do rádio distal e secção do ligamento de Vickers entre 2015 e 2018. Foram incluídos doentes com tempo de seguimento pós-operatório mínimo de 12 meses. Foram analisados dados demográficos, técnica cirúrgica, resultados clínicos e radiográficos. A avaliação radiográfica pré e pós-operatória consistiu na medição da inclinação ulnar, do afundamento semilunar, do ângulo da fossa semilunar e do desvio palmar do carpo. A avaliação clínica pós-operatória consistiu na medição das amplitudes articulares do punho, escala visual analógica (EVA) e score Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH). Resultados Foram incluídos quatro pacientes, dois com Madelung idiopática e dois com displasia óssea, todos do sexo feminino e com doença bilateral. Foram operados 6 punhos, a idade mediana à data de cirurgia foi 15,5 anos, e o tempo mediano de seguimento pós-operatório foi de 37,5 meses. Na análise radiográfica pós-operatória, verificou-se uma correção média de 8,8 ± 7,5° da inclinação ulnar, de 3 ± 3,9 mm do afundamento semilunar, de 8,2 ± 6,6° do ângulo da fossa semilunar e de 4,7 ± 2,6 mm do desvio palmar do carpo. Na avaliação da amplitude articular média pós-operatória, registrou-se uma flexão de 75,8 ± 3,4°; extensão de 62,5 ± 14,1°; desvio radial de 25,7 ± 2,9°; desvio cubital de 40,0 ± 2,9; pronação de 88,3 ± 2,4°; supinação de 82,5 ± 2,5°. Registou-se EVA mediana para dor residual = 1, défice funcional = 0, prejuízo estético = 0, e recomendação de procedimento cirúrgico = 10. A mediana do score DASH foi 0. Conclusão O tratamento da deformidade de Madelung através da osteotomia em cúpula do rádio distal e secção do ligamento de Vickers permite obter um excelente resultado estético e funcional.

Mechanical Properties of Novel Interlocking Intramedullary Nail for Fixing Transverse Olecranon Fractures / 医用生物力学

Objective To study the effect of interlocking intramedullary nail on fixing transverse olecranon fracture. Methods Nine pairs of fresh ulna specimens were collected and the transverse fracture model of olecranon was established. Kirschner wire tension band and interlocking intramedullary nail were used to repair the fracture. Cyclic dynamic tension loads with amplitude of 25 N, mean value of 45 N and frequency of 05 Hz were applied to the triceps tendon under simulated elbow flexion conditions of 30°, 45° and 60°, respectively. The fracture displacements of specimens within 300 cycles were recorded in three groups. ResultsAt 30° flexion angle, the fracture displacement of interlocking intramedullary nail group and Kirschner wire tension band group was (1.831±0.333) mm and (3.723±2.390) mm, respectively. At 45° flexion angle, the fracture displacement of interlocking intramedullary nail group and Kirschner wire tension band group was (1.167±0.374) mm and (2.455±0.609) mm, respectively. At 60° flexion angle, the fracture displacement of interlocking intramedullary nail group and Kirschner wire tension band group was (1.407±0.342) mm and (3.112±1.025) mm, respectively. The fracture displacement of interlocking intramedullary nail was smaller. Conclusions The mechanical properties of interlocking intramedullary nail are better than those of Kirschner wire tension band, and the interlocking intramedullary nail is more stable and firmer for fixing transverse olecranon fracture. Moreover, the interlocking intramedullary nail is installed with the operating tool, thus the operation is more accurate and faster, and the operation efficiency is greatly improved.

Recent advancements of common internal fixation techniques for olecranon fracture / 国际外科学杂志

Olecranon fracture is one of the most common types of elbow fracture. The traditional surgical methods are tension band wiring and plate internal fixation. Both surgical methods can well restore the range of motion and function of the elbow, but there are still problems such as occurrence of complications and high rate of secondary surgery. Olecranon sled is a new type of internal fixation, the unique design of which helps reduce the incidence of complications. Combining relevant literature and clinical experience, the author will discuss the research progress in common internal fixation techniques for olecranon fracture, considering that the clinical effect of internal fixation is good at present, but the problems of postoperative complications and secondary operation are still worthy of attention.

Morphological analysis of coronoid process fracture in terrible triad of elbow based on Adams classification / 中华创伤杂志

Objective:To explore the morphology of coronoid process fracture in terrible triad injury based on Adams classification.Methods:A retrospective cross-sectional study was used to analyze the three-dimensional CT data of 51 patients with terrible trind injury treated at First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University from January 2013 to August 2021, including 33 males and 18 females, aged 18-88 years [(44.7±12.0)years]. The model of ulna coronoid process fracture was established by three-dimensional CT reconstruction technology and was classified according to Adams coronoid process fracture classification. Type I was the coronoid process tip fracture, type II the coronoid process transverse fracture, type III the base fracture of the coronoid process, type IV anterior internal fracture the anteromedial oblique fracture of the coronoid process, and type IV anterior external fracture the anterolateral oblique fracture of the coronoid process. According to the characteristics of the coronoid fracture fragment, type IV anterior external fracture was divided into two subtypes: α subtype involving the coronoid tip and β subtype without involving the coronoid tip. Then, the proportion, height, surface area and volume of different types of coronoid fractures were measured. The proportion, height, surface area and volume of fracture fragments of two subtypes of type IV anterior external fracture were measured, as well as the area of ulnar trochlear joint, area of trochlear joint of ulnar fracture fragment, proportion of the area of trochlear joint affected by the ulnar fragment, area of proximal radioulnar joint, area of proximal radioulnar joint of ulnar fracture fragment and proportion of the area of proximal radioulnar joint affected by the ulnar fragment.Results:Among the patients with terrible triad injury, the ulnar coronoid process fracture was Adams type I in 17 patients (33%), type II in 4 (8%), type III in 4 (8%), type IV anterior internal fracture in 4 (8%) and type IV anterior external fracture in 22 (43%). The height of fracture fragment of type I, type II, type III, type IV anterior internal fracture and type IV anterior external fracture was (3.7±1.9)mm, (10.8±1.1)mm, (14.4±1.2)mm, (5.2±2.4)mm and (6.7±2.6)mm, respectively; the surface area was 63.7(21.4, 221.0)mm 2, 1 086.8(606.8, 1 434.2)mm 2, 1 658.8(1 335.6, 1 695.4)mm 2, 437.3(185.6, 437.3)mm 2 and 511.8(198.8, 646.5)mm 2, respectively; the volume was 46.3(21.4, 180.5)mm 3, 938.7(629.8, 1 011.3)mm 3, 1 797.4(1 520.2, 1 903.7)mm 3, 429.3(138.1, 992.4)mm 3 and 461.9(144.9, 707.1)mm 3, respectively. There were significant differences in the height, surface area and volume of coronoid process fracture with different Adams classification (all P<0.01). Among 22 patients with type IV anterior external fracture, 12 patients were with α subtype and 10 with β subtype. The fracture height of α and β subtypes was (8.6±2.6)mm and (5.0±2.4)mm, respectively; the surface area was 633.2 (530.3, 727.4)mm 2 and 181.4 (136.7, 450.3)mm 2, respectively; the volume was 692.8 (477.6, 778.0)mm 3 and 128.0 (74.2, 405.1)mm 3, respectively. The height, surface area and volume of fracture fragment were significantly different between the two subtypes (all P<0.01). The area of ulnar trochlear joint of α and β subtypes were 901.4(755.1, 1 060.6)mm 2 and 835.2(767.7,909.3)mm 2, respectively; the area of trochlear joint of α and β subtype fragment was 104.1(79.4, 139.9)mm 2 and 38.8(21.3, 58.1)mm 2, respectively; the proportion of the area of trochlear joint affected by α and β subtype fragment was 0.12(0.09, 0.15) and 0.05(0.03, 0.07), respectively. There was no significant difference between α and β subtypes in the area of trochlear joint of ulna ( P>0.05), but the area of trochlear joint of α subtype fragment and proportion of the area of trochlear joint affected by α subtype fragment were higher than those of β subtype fragment (all P<0.01). The area of proxima radioulnar joint of α and β subtypes was 147.9(111.7,164.2)mm 2 and 137.0(118.7,166.7)mm 2, respectively; the area of proximal radioulnar joint of α and β subtypes fragment was 17.7(13.4, 52.2)mm 2 and 6.1(2.6, 20.0)mm 2, respectively; the proportion of the area of proximal radioulnar joint affected by α and β subtypes fragment was 0.12(0.10, 0.35) and 0.05(0.03, 0.15), respectively. There were no significant differences between the two subtypes in proximal radioulnar joint damage (all P>0.05). Conclusions:Adams type IV fracture of the coronoid process of the ulna occupies a large proportion in terrible triad injury, and the type IV anterior external fracture is the main type containing two subtypes with differences in fragment size and shape. However, the injuries to the proximal radioulnar joint surface are similar for the two subtypes, so the injuries of type IV anterior external fracture with different sizes to the proximal radioulnar joint surface should not be neglected in clinical treatment.

Sex estimation using ulna in a Thai population / Estimación del sexo utilizando la ulna en una población tailandesa

SUMMARY: Sex estimation from fragmentary bone remain is still challenge for forensic pathologist. Ulna has been reported useful for sex estimation by metric analysis. This study generated sex estimation function for fragment and complete of ulnar bone in a Thai population. The function was generated from 200 pairs of ulnar bone, and others 20 pair of ulnar bone were used for test the accuracy of the functions. Olecranon width was the best single variable for sex predicting of proximal part of ulna, which right olecranon width could be classified the sex 90.5 %. While distal end width of ulna was the variable for predicting the sex of distal part, which left distal end width could be classified the sex with 83.0 %. Stepwise discriminant function analysis was applied to proximal part. For proximal part of right ulna 4 measurements were selected (inferior-medial trochlear notch length, olecranon width, olecranon-coronoid process length, and maximum proximal ulnar width), while the left side, superior trochlear notch width, olecranon width, and maximum proximal ulnar width were chosen, and their functions could be predicted the sex with 91.0 % and 90.0 %, respectively. Our results indicated the ulnar bone had high ability for estimating the sex in a Thai population.

RESUMEN: La estimación del sexo a partir de restos óseos fragmentarios sigue siendo un desafío para el patólogo forense. Se ha informado de la utilidad de la ulna para la estimación del sexo mediante análisis métrico. En este estudio se analizó la estimación del sexo para un fragmento y de la ulna completa en una población tailandesa. La función se generó a partir de 200 pares de ulnas y se utilizaron otras 20 pares de ulnas estimando la precisión de las funciones. El ancho del olécranon fue la mejor variable individual para predecir el sexo en la parte proximal de la ulna (90, 5 %). Si bien el ancho del extremo distal de la ulna fue la variable para predecir el sexo, el ancho del extremo distal izquierdo podría clasificarse por sexo con un 83,0 % de certeza. Se aplicó un análisis de función discriminante escalonada a la parte proximal. Para la parte proximal de la ulna derecha se seleccionaron 4 medidas (longitud de la incisura troclear inferior-medial, ancho del olécranon, longitud del proceso olecraneano-proceso coronoides y ancho ulnar proximal máximo), mientras que en el lado izquierdo, fue determinado el ancho de la incisura superior troclear, ancho del olécranon y ancho ulnar proximal máximo. Se eligió el ancho, y se pudo predecir el sexo en el 91,0 % y 90,0 % de los casos, respectivamente. Nuestros resultados indicaron que la ulna tenía una alta capacidad para estimar el sexo en una población tailandesa.

Anatomical features of some bones of the forelimbs of lions (Panthera leo) / Características anatómicas de algunos huesos de los miembros torácicos de leones (Panthera leo)

SUMMARY: We studied the bones of forelimb of four adult lions (Panthera leo) of both sexes to record the gross anatomical and morphometrical features of the scapula, humerus, radius and ulna. We observed some unique anatomical features that will be helpful for radiographic interpretation and forensic investigations. The lateral surface of scapula was unequally divided into supraspinous (fossa supraspinata) and infraspinous fossa (fossa infraspinata) by a well developed spine (spina scapulae). The acromion process was subdivided into suprahamate process (processus suprahamatus)and hamate process (processus hamatus); the later one was over hanged the glenoid cavity (cavitas glenoidalis), but the supraglenoid tubercle (tuberculum supraglenoidalis) was absent. The shaft (diaphysis) of humerus was compressed craniocaudally in proximal part, rounded to oval in middle part and compressed mediolaterally in distal part. A long, narrow supracondyloid foramen was found at distal limb just above the medial epicondyle (epicondylus medialis) which didn't connect the radial fossa (fossa radialis) with the olecranon fossa (fossa olecrani). The radius and ulna were twin bones where radius was articulated craniolateral to the ulna proximally and craniomedial to the ulna distally. However, the ulna was the longest bone in the forelimb of lion. The olecranon tuberosity of this bone had three prominences - two were cranially, whereas the caudal one was the largest and rounded. Distally projected styloid processes (processus styloideus) were found in the distal limb of both radius and ulna.

RESUMEN: Estudiamos los huesos de las miembros torácicos de cuatro leones adultos (Panthera leo) de ambos sexos para registrar las características anatómicas y morfométricas macroscópicas de la escápula, el húmero, el radio y la ulna. Se observaron algunas características anatómicas únicas que serán útiles para la interpretación radiográfica y las investigaciones forenses. La superficie lateral de la escápula se dividió de manera desigual en fosa supraespinosa y fosa infraspinosa por una columna bien desarrollada (espina de la escápula). El proceso del acromion se subdividió en proceso suprahamato (processus suprahamatus) y proceso hamato (processus hamatus); el tubérculo supraglenoideo (tuberculum supraglenoidalis) estaba ausente. La diáfisis (diafisis) del húmero estaba comprimida craneocaudalmente en la parte proximal, redondeada a ovalada en la parte media y comprimida mediolateralmente en la parte distal. Se encontró un foramen supracondileo largo y estrecho en la extremidad distal, por encima del epicóndilo medial (epicondylus medilaris) que no conectaba la fosa radial (fosa radial) con la fosa olecraneana (fossa olecrani). El radio y la ulna eran huesos idénticos en los que el radio se articulaba craneolateral a la ulna proximalmente, y craneomedial a la ulna distalmente. Sin embargo, la ulna era el hueso más largo del miembro torácico del león. La tuberosidad del olécranon de este hueso tenía tres prominencias: dos eran craneales, mientras que la caudal era la más grande y redondeada. Se encontraron procesos estiloides proyectados distalmente (processus styloideus) en la extremidades distales del radio y la ulna.

Closed folding apex manipulation combined with splinting for the treatment of double fractures of distal ulna and radius in children / 中国骨伤

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate specific technique and clinical effects of closed folding top consolidation maneuver combined with splint fixation maneuver for consolidation and cedar bark external fixation splint for the treatment of double fractures of distal ulna and radius in children.@*METHODS@#From January 2017 to December 2019, 17 children with double fractures of distal ulna and radius were treated with closed folded apex consolidation maneuver, including 13 males and 4 females, aged from 4 to 11 years old with an average of (7.29±2.34) years old. The fractures were fixed with cedar bark splint and followed up for 6 months, and alignment of fracture was evaluated according to the latest X-rays by follow up, and function of the affected limbs was evaluated by Anderson forearm function evaluation criteria.@*RESULTS@#Fifteen of 17 children were successfully reset immediately, and 2 children were successfully reset again. The average fixed time was (25.00±3.35) days. At 6 months of follow up, 12 patients got excellent results, 3 good, 2 fair, and 0 poor according to Anderson forearm function evaluation criteria. The position of all children were larger than 3/4, and 10 children were received anatomical reduction, alignment of 4 children was less than 10°, 3 children was less than 15°. No complications such as fracture displacement, nonunion, compartment syndrome, and forearm rotation dysfunction occurred.@*CONCLUSION@#Restoration of distal radius double fracture in children with the combination of the closed folding and top fixation maneuver and splint fixation maneuver has advantages of higher success rate, lower complications, which could reduce operating difficultyand pain of patients.

Efficacy comparison of buttress plating and cannulated screw fixation of Regan-Morrey type II ulnar coronoid fractures / 中华创伤杂志

Objective:To compare the clinical effect of buttress plate fixation and cannulated screw fixation of Regan-Morrey type II ulnar coronoid fractures.Methods:A retrospective case control study was made on 53 patients with Regan-Morrey type II ulnar coronoid fractures admitted to Wuxi No.9 People 's Hospital from April 2015 to January 2018，including 36 males and 17 females，aged from 21 to 63 years［（36.3±7.1）years］. Among them，24 patients were treated using buttress plates（plate group），and 29 patients using cannulated screws（screw group）. The operation time and fracture healing time were documented. The visual analogue score（VAS），range of motion of elbow flexion and extension and forearm rotation and Mayo elbow performance score（MEPS）were assessed at postoperative 1，3，6 months and at the last follow-up. The incidence of complications was observed as well. Results:All patients were followed up for 15-18 months［（15.9±1.3）months］. The operation time in plate group［（150.6±24.2）minutes］was longer than that in screw group［（126.8±18.3）minutes］（ P<0.05）. There was no significant difference in fracture healing time or VAS between the two groups（ P>0.05）. After 1，3，6 months and during the last follow-up，the range of motion of elbow joint flexion and extension in plate group［（87.2±5.8）°，（109.2±7.1）°，（121.3±6.2）°，（127.3±5.4）°］was higher than that in screw group［（70.5±9.1）°，（90.2±4.5）°，（108.3±5.1）°，（116.2±4.6）°］，the range of motion of forearm rotation in plate group［（78.3±9.1）°，（98.7±8.6）°，（130.2±7.1）°，（139.2±6.7）°］was higher than that in screw group［（60.1±5.1）°，（80.6±8.7）°，（116.1±5.5）°，（127.3±4.1）°］，and the MEPS in plate group［（30.6±7.6）points，（68.1±6.1）points，（90.2±4.3）points，（95.2±2.1）points］was higher than that in screw group［（27.2±8.1）points，（54.1±7.1）points，（82.1±5.3）points，（88.2±5.2）points］（all P<0.05）. In plate group，one patient sustained superficial wound infection at postoperative 1 week，which was healed uneventfully after surgical debridement and antibiotic therapy；two patients had heterotopic ossification without addition surgery. In screw group，three patients presented screw loosening and fracture redisplacement during early movement，which was healed by reducing the intensity of elbow functional exercise and prolonging the protection time of brace；four patients had heterotopic ossification，among which one combined with elbow stiffness showed improved range of motion of the elbow after elbow release at postoperative 12 months. The incidence of complications in plate group［13%（3/24）］was lower than that in screw group［26%（7/29）］（ P<0.05）. Conclusion:For Regan-Morrey type II ulnar coronoid fractures，the buttress plate fixation is superior to the cannulated screw fixation in fixation strength，recovery of elbow function and incidence of complications in regardless of longer operation time.

Efficacy evaluation of combined anterior and posterior elbow approach and posterior median elbow approach for treatment of O'Driscoll type III b fracture of ulnar coronoid process / 中华创伤杂志

Objective:To compare the clinical effect of combined anterior and posterior approach and posterior median approach to treat O'Driscoll type III b fracture of ulnar coronoid process.Methods:A retrospective case control study was made on 67 patients with O'Driscoll type III b fracture of ulnar coronoid process treated in Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University from January 2015 to January 2019, including 35 males and 32 females, aged from 21 to 61 years [(38.0±9.4)years]. Among them, 31 patients were treated with combined anterior and posterior approach for reduction and internal fixation (combined approach group), and 36 patients with median posterior elbow approach group for reduction and internal fixation (posterior elbow approach group). The operation time, amount of intraoperative blood loss and fracture healing time were compared between groups. The visual analogue score (VAS), elbow joint range of motion and Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS) were assessed for pain and function evaluation at postoperative 1, 3, 6 months and at the last follow-up. The occurrence of complications were observed as well.Results:All patients were followed up for 12 to 28 months [(20.1±4.2)months]. There was no significant difference in operation time and VAS between the two groups ( P>0.05). The intraoperative blood loss [(133.6±20.3)ml] and fracture healing time [(12.3±1.7)months] in combined approach group were less or shorter than those in posterior elbow approach group [(144.4±22.1)ml, (13.2±2.0)months] ( P<0.05). The range of flexion and extension of elbow joint in combined approach group [(88.7±10.8)°, (111.1±13.9)°, (121.3±14.1)°, (127.1±13.3)°] was higher than that in posterior elbow approach group [(74.5±11.8)°, (97.6±12.6)°, (111.3±13.0)°, (115.2±12.7)°] at postoperative 1, 3, 6 months and at the last follow-up ( P<0.05). The MEPS in combined approach group [(31.7±8.6)points, (55.6±9.3)points, (84.6±10.5)points, (85.0±10.3)points] was higher than that in posterior elbow approach group [(27.2±8.2)points, (50.7±8.7)points, (77.4±11.2)points, (80.1±9.4)points] at postoperative 1, 3, 6 months and last follow-up ( P<0.05). The incidence of complications in combined approach group [10%(3/31)] was lower than that in posterior elbow approach group [31%(11/36)]( P<0.05). Conclusion:Compared with the simple posterior elbow median approach, the combined anterior and posterior elbow approach for treatment of O'Driscoll type IIIb fracture of ulnar coronoid process has lower intraoperative blood loss, faster fracture healing, lower incidence of complications and better elbow function.

Analysis of characteristics and reliability of different classification systems for evaluating coronoid process fractures in terrible triad injury / 中华创伤杂志

Objective:To analyze the types of ulnar coronoid process fractures in terrible triad injury (TTI) using three coronoid fracture classification systems and to explore the characteristics of coronoid process fractures and compare the reliability of different coronoid process fractures classification systems in TTI.Methods:A retrospective case series study was used to analyze the CT data of 43 patients with typical TTI admitted to First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University from January 2013 to October 2020. There were 26 males and 17 females, aged from 18 to 88 years [(41.8±15.6)years]. An independent three-dimensional model of the proximal ulna was established using the CT three-dimensional reconstruction technology. The characteristics of the coronoid process fractures were observed. The Regan-Morrey classification, O'Driscoll classification and Adams classification were used to classify the ulnar coronoid process fractures. The reliability of the three classification systems of coronoid fractures was analyzed.Results:The fracture line of the coronoid process was mostly located anterolaterally. Among all patients with ulnar coronoid fractures, there were 17 patients (40%) with type I, 19 (44%) with type II and 7(16%) with type III according to Regan-Morrey classification; there were 34 patients (79%) with type I, 2(5%) with type II and 7(16%) with type III according to O'Driscoll classification; there were 12 patients (28%) with type I, 3(7%) with type II, 7(16%) with type III, 18(42%) with type IV AL and 2(5%) with type IV AM according to Adams classification. Through reliability analysis, the Kappa coefficients of the inter-observer and intra-observer 1, 2, 3 of Regan-Morrey classification were 0.752, 0.813, 0.772 and 0.703, respectively; the Kappa coefficients of the inter-observer and intra-observer 1, 2, 3 of O'Driscoll classification were 0.797, 0.774, 0.837 and 0.775, respectively; the Kappa coefficients of the inter-observer and intra-observer 1, 2, 3 of Adams classification were 0.805, 0.835, 0.837 and 0.875, respectively.Conclusions:Most of the coronoid process fractures locate anterolaterally in TTI. Compared with Regan-Morrey classification and O'Driscoll classification, the reliability of Adams classification is best. Adams classification further subdivides the anterolateral fractures of the coronoid process, which may be more suitable in evaluating the classification of ulnar coronoid process fractures in TTI.

Application of anatomic intramedullary nail in tubular bone fractures of limbs: Stronger holding force and anti-rotation ability / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND: Tubular bone fractures of limbs are common in traumatic orthopedics, among which anatomic intramedullary nailing has been gradually applied in clinical treatment in recent years, and has achieved good curative effect. OBJECTIVE: To summarize the application characteristics, advantages and development direction of anatomic intramedullary nailing in tubular bone fractures of limbs. METHODS: PubMed, Web of science, CNKI, Wanfang and VIP were searched for articles published from January 1900 to May 2020. The key words were “tubular bone, anatomic intramedullary nail, ulna, radius, humerus, femur, tibia, fibula” in Chinese and English. Totally 379 articles were initially examined, and 34 were finally included for review and analysis according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) The development history and application characteristics of anatomic intramedullary nailing in tubular bone of limbs were introduced in this paper, which was considered to have a broad clinical prospect. (2) Intramedullary nailing is gradually replacing external fixation in the treatment of tubular bone fracture, and anatomical intramedullary nailing will become the first choice of treatment. (3) Anatomic intramedullary nailing provides a better choice for intramedullary fixation of tubular bones of limbs and reduces the occurrence of related complications because its main nailing structure is more in line with the unique design of tubular bone marrow cavity of human body and the combination of distal and proximal screws with the main nailing to provide stronger holding force and anti-rotation ability. (4) The anatomic intramedullary nails have been applied in foreign countries and later in China. For example, the ZNN anatomic intramedullary nails produced by Zimmer Company in the United States are mostly used in the treatment of lower limb tubular bone fractures. In China, the anatomic intramedullary nails have just been introduced into the treatment of hip fractures (intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures) and are rarely used in the treatment of tibial shaft fractures. (5) In the future, the new generation of anatomic intramedullary nails will combine biological detection, information sensing and other technologies more efficiently, so as to realize the technology and intelligence of materials.

Ulnar Shortening Osteotomy: Our Experience / Osteotomias de encurtamento da ulna: A nossa experiência

Abstract Objective The objective of the present study was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic results of our series regarding ulnar shortening osteotomy, as well as to briefly review the pathology, indications and surgical options of ulnocarpal conflict. Methods We performed a retrospective analysis of consecutive patients who were treated with ulnar shortening osteotomy between January 2012 and June 2017 at our hospital. We clinically evaluated pain, articular range of motion, grip strength and functional outcomes using the quick-DASH questionnaire. We radiographically measured the pre- and postoperative ulnar variance and the shortening performed. Results We identified eight operated patients, and it was possible to evaluate seven of them. Pain decreased in this population (visual analogue scale [VAS] score changed from 7 to 2.6, p< 0.05), there was a decrease in quick-DASH (64 to 28, p< 0.05) and we found a decrease in the articular amplitude ∼ 7° for flexion (p= 0.2), and of 5.5° for supination (p= 0.3), as well as decreasing grip strength to about 86% on the contralateral side (p= 0.07). The ulnar variance changed from a mean of + 5.5 mm to - 1.1 mm (p< 0.05). Two out of 8 patients (25%) presented plaque-related symptoms and one of them underwent a new intervention to extract the material. Conclusions Ulnar shortening osteotomy is an effective surgical procedure both in the treatment of ulnocarpal conflict and in the discharge of the ulna. The results presented agreement with other results published in the literature, with good clinical and radiographic results.

Resumo Objetivo O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar os resultados clínicos e radiográficos da nossa casuística relativamente a osteotomias de encurtamento da ulna, bem como rever sumariamente a patologia, as indicações e as opções cirúrgicas do conflito ulnocárpico. Métodos Realizamos uma análise retrospectiva de pacientes consecutivos que foram tratados com osteotomia de encurtamento da ulna entre janeiro de 2012 e junho de 2017 no nosso hospital. Avaliamos clinicamente a dor, amplitude articular, força da garra e resultados funcionais recorrendo ao questionário quick-DASH. Medimos radiograficamente a variância ulnar pré- e pós-operatória e o encurtamento realizado. Resultados Identificamos oito pacientes operados, tendo sido possível avaliar sete destes. Nesta população, obtivemos uma diminuição da dor (escala analógica visual [VAS, na sigla em inglês] de 7 para 2.6, p< 0,05), uma diminuição do quick-DASH (64 para 28, p< 0,05) e constatamos uma diminuição da amplitude articular ∼ 7° para a flexão (p= 0.2), de 5.5° para a supinação (p = 0,3), bem como diminuição da força da garra para cerca de 86% do lado contralateral (p = 0,07). A variância ulnar foi alterada de uma média de + 5.5 mm para −1.1 mm (p < 0,05). Dois em 8 pacientes (25%) apresentaram sintomatologia relacionada com a placa, sendo que um deles foi submetido a nova intervenção para extração do material. Conclusões A osteotomia de encurtamento da ulna é um procedimento cirúrgico eficaz, tanto no tratamento do conflito ulnocárpico, como na descarga da ulna. Os resultados apresentados vão ao encontro aos demais publicados na literatura, tendo-se obtido bons resultados clínicos e radiográficos.

Deformidad de Madelung: presentación de un caso / Madelung deformity: a case presentation

La deformidad de Madelung es una alteración poco común de la articulación de las muñecas. Se vincula a mutaciones del gen SHOX y se caracteriza por alteraciones en el radio, carpo y cúbito, con predominio bilateral. Afecta principalmente a pacientes de sexo femenino y aparece al inicio de la adolescencia. Se presenta una paciente de 15 años de edad, con antecedentes de problemas de salud. Al entrar en la adolescencia comenzó a presentar deformidad en ambas muñecas, más marcada en el lado derecho acompañado de dolor. El diagnóstico de deformidad de Madelung se concluyó mediante la clínica asociado a la positividad de los estudios imagenológicos, basados en los criterios radiográficos de Dannenberg y otros. Se decidió tratamiento quirúrgico, mediante osteotomía doble correctora para longitud y fijación externa de la mano derecha, con la resolución completa de la deformidad y seguimiento en la Consulta Externa de Ortopedia(AU)

Madelung's deformity is a rare alteration of the wrist joint. It is linked to mutations of the SHOX gene. It is characterized by alterations in the radius, carpus and ulna, predominantly bilateral. It mainly affects female patients; signs and symptoms are evident at the beginning of adolescence. To present a case of a patient with a diagnosis of Madelung deformity. The case of a 15-year-old female patient with a health history and family history of interest of an equine clubfoot father is presented. When she entered adolescence, she began to present deformity in both wrists, more marked in the right side accompanied by pain. This is a patient with a Madelung deformity. The diagnosis was concluded by the clinic associated with the positivity of the imaging studies(AU)

Surgical importance of radiographically aided morphometry of the proximal ulna / Importancia quirúrgica de la morfometría de la ulna proximal con examen radiográfico

This study was conducted to define the proximal ulnar morphometry with respect to dorsal and intramedullary implant design. Eighty two dry Anatolian ulnae were evaluated by both the traditional and digital morphometric analysis methods. Also the medullary cavities and cortical bone thicknesses were measured from radiographic images. The mean value of ulnar length (UL) was 25.06 cm; distance between the most prominent anterior point of the superior surface of the olecranon (MAPO) and the most posterior point of the olecranon (MPPO), distance between the MPPO and maximum anterior angulation (MAA), distance between the MPPO and the maximum varus angulation (MVA) were; 1.67 cm, 5.36 cm and 7.56 cm, respectively. The average antero-posterior diameters at midolecranon plane (MOP), MAA plane (MAAP) and MVA plane (MVAP) were; 1.78 cm, 1.68 cm and 1.41 cm; transverse diameters of same planes were; 1.96 cm, 1.65 cm and 1.51 cm, respectively. The mean olecranon angle (OA), MAA and MVA were: 113.35°, 9.12° and 13.82°; also the mean circumferences at same planes were 6.48 cm, 6.37 cm and 5.16 cm, respectively. The mean antero-posterior medullary diameter at MAAP and mean transverse medullary diameter at MVAP were; 6.83 mm and 7.22 mm, respectively. Mean anterior and posterior cortical bone thicknesses at MAAP were: 3.61 mm and 4.25 mm; the mean medial and lateral cortical bone thicknesses at MVAP were: 4.06 mm and 4.13 mm, respectively. Dorsal angulation and medullary angulation of the proximal ulna presents different architecture. Unique morphological architecture of the proximal ulna should be taken into consideration in means of surgical operations and examination of radiographic images. It can be inferred that standardized bony landmarks may helpful during the process of designing and manufacturing precurved dorsal plates and as well as variable proximal ulnar implants.

Este estudio se realizó para definir la morfometría ulnar proximal con respecto al diseño de implante dorsal e intramedular. Ochenta y dos ulnas de Anatolia secas fueron evaluadas por los métodos de análisis morfométrico tradicional y digital. También se midieron las cavidades medulares y el grosor del hueso cortical a partir de imágenes radiográficas. El valor medio de la longitud ulnar (LU) fue de 25,06 cm; distancia entre el punto anterior más prominente de la superficie superior del olécranon (SSO) y el punto más posterior (PPO), la distancia entre el PPO y la angulación anterior máxima (AAM), la distancia entre el PPO y la angulación máxima en varo (AMV) fueron; 1,67 cm, 5,36 cm y 7,56 cm, respectivamente. Los diámetros anteroposteriores medios en el plano medio del olécranon (PMO), el plano AAM (AAP) y el plano AMV fueron; 1,78 cm, 1,68 cm y 1,41 cm; los diámetros transversales de los mismos planos eran; 1,96 cm, 1,65 cm y 1.51 cm, respectivamente. El ángulo medio del olécranon (AMO), AAM y MVA fueron: 113,35 °, 9,12 ° y 13,82 °; También las circunferencias medias en los mismos planos fueron 6,48 cm, 6,37 cm y 5,16 cm, respectivamente. El diámetro medular anteroposterior medio en AMV y el diámetro medular transversal medio en AMV fueron; 6,83 mm y 7,22 mm, respectivamente. Los grosores óseos corticales anteriores y posteriores medios en AMV fueron: 3,61 mm y 4,25 mm; Los espesores medios de los huesos corticales medial y lateral en AMV fueron: 4,06 mm y 4,13 mm, respectivamente. La angulación dorsal y la angulación medular de la ulna proximal presentan una arquitectura diferente. La arquitectura morfológica única de la ulna proximal debe tenerse en cuenta en las operaciones quirúrgicas con el examen de imágenes radiográficas. Se puede inferir que los puntos de referencia óseos estandarizados pueden ser útiles durante el proceso de diseño y fabricación de placas dorsales precurvadas y también de implantes ulnares proximales variables.