Open “Wafer” Procedure

26 Open “Wafer” Procedure


Indications



  • Ulnar impaction syndrome
  • In conjunction with repair of a traumatic triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) peripheral tear

Pitfall


Cannot be used if positive ulnar variance is greater than 4 mm or when there is arthritis of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ).


Technique



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Mar 21, 2017 | Posted by in MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE | Comments Off on Open “Wafer” Procedure

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