Treatment of post-traumatic disorders of the distal radio-ulnar joint by sauve-kapandji procedure

ABSTRACT

Twenty patients with post traumatic discorders of the distal radio ulnar joint [DRUJ] were treated by excision of a portion of the ulnar neck and arthrodesis of the DRUJ. The average age of the patients was 30.2 years. The mean of floow up period was 18.5 month. Pain was completely relieved in 60% of patients and declined in 40% of patients. Grip strength was improved in all patients and their ability to pronate, supinate the forearm flex and extend the wrist were also enhanced 85% of patients were able resume their original work. The shape of the wrist was nearly normal