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Effect of different forearm positions on fragment rotation in extra-articular distal radius fractures: A cadaveric study

Maximilian LENZ
Maik NEUMANN
Christian K SPIES
Gregor STEIN
Peer EYSEL
Jens DARGEL
Johannes OPPERMANN
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349–354
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Accordingly, the forearm should be in a neutral position while initially immobilization ina plaster splint is performed.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of different arm positions (hand pronation/supination and elbowflexion/extension) on fragment rotation in extra-articular distal radius fractures in a cadaveric model.Methods: In this study, ten fresh-frozen cadaveric upper extremities from five donors with a mean age of 69 ± 12 years were used.Two cortical pins were inserted in the radius and the ulna.
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Key Findings & Data:In a custom-made device, different forearm (30°, 60°, and 90° ofpronation and supination) and elbow positions (full extension) were tested, using a fluoroscopic analysis.
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Conclusion & Impact:Accordingly, the forearm should be in a neutral position while initially immobilization ina plaster splint is performed.
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Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of different arm positions (hand pronation/supination and elbowflexion/extension) on fragment rotation in extra-articular distal radius fractures in a cadaveric model.Methods: In this study, ten fresh-frozen cadaveric upper extremities from five donors with a mean age of 69 ± 12 years were used.Two cortical pins were inserted in the radius and the ulna. In a custom-made device, different forearm (30°, 60°, and 90° ofpronation and supination) and elbow positions (full extension) were tested, using a fluoroscopic analysis. The degree ofmalrotation between the two pins was measured in these positions. At the last test sequence, the tendon of the brachioradialismuscle was released.Results: A significant difference was found in concerns of the rotational angle between the distal fragment and the radial shaft atdifferent degrees of pronation and supination if the elbow joint was in an extended and flexed position. The release of thebrachioradialis tendon did not show any effect.Conclusion: The results of this study supported that rotational malpositions in distal radius fractures can be decreased if theforearm is in a neutral position. Accordingly, the forearm should be in a neutral position while initially immobilization ina plaster splint is performed.

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LENZ, M., NEUMANN, M., SPIES, C. K., STEIN, G., EYSEL, P., DARGEL, J., OPPERMANN, J. (2021). Effect of different forearm positions on fragment rotation in extra-articular distal radius fractures: A cadaveric study. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, Cilt: 55 - Sayı: 4, 349–354. https://ajindex.com/articles/353936

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