Corrective osteotomy of the distal radius : dorsal or volar approach, closing or opening wedge


Published online: Oct 27 2010

Filip Verhaegen, Ilse Degreef, Luc De Smet

From the University Hospital Pellenberg, Leuven, Belgium

Abstract

The radiological outcomes of 31 corrective osteotomies for malunion of the distal radius were assessed. The procedure re-established normal anatomy in the majority of cases. There was no significant difference in outcome between the dorsal and the palmar approach, but more secondary procedures for hardware removal were necessary with the dorsal approach.

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