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Ulnar impaction.
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PMID:  20951904     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Ulnar impaction syndrome is a common source of ulnar-sided wrist pain. It is a degenerative condition that occurs secondary to excessive load across the ulnocarpal joint, resulting in a spectrum of pathologic changes and symptoms. It may occur in any wrist but is usually associated with positive ulnar variance, whether congenital or acquired. The diagnosis of ulnar impaction syndrome is made by clinical examination and is supported by radiographic studies. Surgery is indicated if nonoperative treatment fails. Although a number of alternatives exist, the 2 primary surgical options are ulnar-shortening osteotomy or partial resection of the distal dome of the ulna (wafer procedure). This article discusses the etiology of ulnar impaction syndrome, and its diagnosis and treatment.
Authors:
Douglas M Sammer; Marco Rizzo
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Hand clinics     Volume:  26     ISSN:  1558-1969     ISO Abbreviation:  Hand Clin     Publication Date:  2010 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-10-18     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8510415     Medline TA:  Hand Clin     Country:  United States    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  549-57     Citation Subset:  IM    
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Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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Division of Plastic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Suite 1150, NW Tower, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8238, St Louis, MO 63110, USA.
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