Case Report

Correction of Length Discrepancy of Radius and Ulna with Distraction Osteogenesis: Three Cases

Table 2

Preoperative and postoperative findings.

PreoperativePostoperative

Ulna length#11 cm (1.op)-14 cm (1.op)-
The contralateral length difference of ulna#2 cm (1.op)-1 cm (1.op)-
Ulnar deformity#15°
Range of motion of forearm rotation#60°80°
Range of motion of wrist radial deviation#20°
Ulna lengthμ79
The contralateral length difference of ulnaµ32
Ulna deformityµ
Range of motion of forearm rotationµ60°75°
Range of motion of wrist radial deviationµ−10°15°
Radius length1618
The contralateral length difference of radius32
Radius deformity
Range of motion of forearm rotation40°50°
Range of motion of wrist radial deviation−20°

Ulnar lengthening performed in the first case.
Ulnar lengthening performed in the second case.
Radial lengthening performed in the third case.