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9195423

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1997-7-24
pubmed:abstractText
Seven fresh cadaveric specimens were used to determine the loss of forearm rotation with varying distal radius fracture malalignment patterns. Uniplanar malunion patterns consisting of dorsal tilt, radioulnar translation, or radial shortening were simulated by creating an osteotomy at the distal end of the radius, orienting the distal fragment position using an external fixator, and maintaining the position with wedges and a T-plate. Rotation of the forearm was produced by fixing the elbow in a flexed position and applying a constant torque to the forearm using deadweights. Forearm rotation was measured with a protractor. Dorsal tilt to 30 degrees and radial translation to 10 mm led to no significant restriction in forearm pronation or supination ranges of motion. A 5-mm ulnar translation deformity resulted in a mean 23% loss of pronation range of motion. Radial shortening of 10 mm reduced forearm pronation by 47% and supination by 29%.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Mar
pubmed:issn
0363-5023
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
22
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
258-62
pubmed:dateRevised
2009-6-8
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1997
pubmed:articleTitle
The effects of distal radius fracture malalignment on forearm rotation: a cadaveric study.
pubmed:affiliation
Harborview Biomechanics Laboratory, Seattle, WA 98104, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't