Ulnar Shortening Osteotomy by Chun and Palmer Technique in a case of Ulnar Impaction Syndrome

Background: Ulnar-sided wrist pain frequently emerges as a source of upper extremity impairment. Ulnar impaction syndrome gives rise to a range of conditions affecting the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) along with associated injuries to the lunate, triquetrum, and ligaments. Patients often...

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Main Authors: Rishabh Dubey, Clevio Desouza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-06-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773157X23001273
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Summary:Background: Ulnar-sided wrist pain frequently emerges as a source of upper extremity impairment. Ulnar impaction syndrome gives rise to a range of conditions affecting the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) along with associated injuries to the lunate, triquetrum, and ligaments. Patients often present with gradual, insidious ulnar-sided wrist discomfort, accompanied by occasional clicking sensations. A noteworthy portion of these cases traces back to histories of trauma or the repetitive application of axial loading and rotational forces to the wrist. Case presentation: We present to you a case report of a 21-year old male with ulnar impaction syndrome treated with ulnar shortening osteotomy by the Chun and Palmer technique. Conclusions: Ulnar shortening osteotomy by the Chun and Palmer technique is an effective procedure for ulnar impaction syndrome.
ISSN:2773-157X