@entity4040 of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) is a common problem following fractures of the distal radius. The treatment options include the hemiresection-interposition technique (Bowers procedure) or Kapandji-Sauv   procedure. In a retrospective study, we assessed the results of the Bowers procedure. MATERIAL AND METHODS: From 1992 to 1997, 24 @entity1 were treated by the hemiresection-interposition technique (Bowers procedure) for @entity4040 of the DRUJ following fracture of the distal radius. The average follow-up time was 30.5 (9 to 55) months. RESULTS: The average preoperative pronation was 67 degrees, the supination 45 degrees. Postoperatively, we found a pronation of 80 degrees and a supination of 62 degrees. Grip-strength compared to the opposite site could be improved from 38 to 57% postoperatively. @entity158 was reduced markedly in 78% of the @entity1 . However, ten @entity1 developed a postoperative instability of the distal ulna. In only two @entity1 did painful instability necessitate revision procedures. CONCLUSION: The hemiresection-interposition technique is a salvage procedure for the destroyed DRUJ, leading to good clinical results in most @entity1 . Painful instability of the distal ulna and remaining functional deficits can be the reasons for failure. Therefore, adequate primary @entity174 of the distal radius or secondary reconstruction of the anatomy is necessary to prevent secondary @entity4040 of the DRUJ.

[Bowers hemi-resection-interposition arthroplasty for treatment of post-traumatic XXXX of the distal radio-ulnar joint after distal radius fractures].

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients'] @entity174 :: ('MESH:D050723', 'Disease') :: ['reduction of fractures'] @entity158 :: ('MESH:D010146', 'Disease') :: ['Pain'] @entity4040 :: ('MESH:C537208', 'Disease') :: ['arthrosis', 'Arthrosis']
@entity4040 :: (MESH:C537208,Disease) :: ['arthrosis']
