Osteotomy as a treatment option in dysplasia epiphyseal hemimelica of the distal radius: a case report

We report the case of a 12-year-old patient with a distal epiphysis DEH on the left radius, treated by wedge osteotomy realignment at the level of the lesion with Kirschner wires. The clinical outcome of realignment osteotomy of the radial epiphysis has been the correction of the deformity with a normal and painless function of the wrist and hand. The case reported was an extremely rare location in the distal radial epiphysis of DEH. We are aware of only one case published previously with involvement of the distal radius in children. The surgical treatment of realignment osteotomy without complete removal of the lesion has enabled anatomical and functional improvement of the joint as well as a reduction in lesion size. Level of Evidence: Level IV case report.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Upper Limb Source Type: research