Abstract: Carpal Translocation Following Dorsal Bridge Plate Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures: A Cadaveric Study

MaterIals and Methods: From 1982 to 2009, a series of 32 patients were diagnosed with Preiser’s disease with the criteria that avascular necrosis of the scaphoid was not associated with an obvious fracture. Conservative treatment only was applied in 9 patients; surgical reconstructions were applied in the other 23. The primary indication for surgery was pain at all times, or at occupational and recreational activities. The surgical procedures included vascularized bone grafting in 15 patients, proximal row carpectomy in 3, four-corner fusion in 3, and proximal pole carpectomy in 2. The average age of the patients at surgery was 37.3 years. The mean follow-up time was 28 months. The clinical assessment included assessment of the active range of motion (ROM), grip strength, pain, patient-rated wrist examination (PRWE), and the disability of arm, shoulder, and hand score (DASH).