Modified Ilizarov technique for the treatment of forearm deformities in multiple cartilaginous exostoses: case series and literature review
- Authors
- Song, S. H.; Lee, H.; Youssef, H.; Oh, S. M.; Park, J. H.; Song, H. R.
- Issue Date
- 3월-2013
- Publisher
- SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD
- Keywords
- Modified Ilizarov technique; forearm deformity; multiple cartilaginous exostosis; ulnar lengthening
- Citation
- JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-EUROPEAN VOLUME, v.38E, no.3, pp.288 - 296
- Indexed
- SCIE
SCOPUS
- Journal Title
- JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-EUROPEAN VOLUME
- Volume
- 38E
- Number
- 3
- Start Page
- 288
- End Page
- 296
- URI
- https://scholar.korea.ac.kr/handle/2021.sw.korea/103792
- DOI
- 10.1177/1753193412450651
- ISSN
- 1753-1934
- Abstract
- The aim of this study is to evaluate the results of gradual ulnar correction and lengthening using the modified Ilizarov technique for the treatment of forearm deformities in patients with multiple cartilaginous exostoses. We retrospectively reviewed 23 forearms in 16 patients. Three different types of operative procedures were performed: (1) corrective osteotomy and gradual lengthening of the ulna, (2) corrective osteotomy of the radius, and (3) excision of exostoses. We evaluated the radiographs; range of motion of the wrist, forearm, and elbow; and functional status using a questionnaire before and after operation. During the clinical interview, post-operative functional status was significantly improved than pre-operative functional status, 12 patients stated that they had no difficulty in performing daily activities, 11 patients stated that they had no pain, and 11 patients stated that the post-operative appearance of the operated forearm was satisfactory. At time of final follow-up, the mean range of motion of the wrist in ulnar/radial deviation, forearm pronation/supination was significantly improved. Also, the radiographic parameters including radial articular angle, carpal slip, radial bowing, and ulnar variance were significantly improved at time of final follow-up. In conclusion, we achieved successful clinical and radiological outcomes in our patients with forearm deformities after treatment with the modified Ilizarov method. However, there could be a recurrence of ulnar shortening and deformity during growth periods in skeletally immature patients.
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