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Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Tenodesis Stabilization of the Resected Distal Ulna

Indications
• Unstable distal ulna after a distal ulnar resection (Darrach procedure)
• Performed in conjunction with a distal ulnar resec­tion
Technique
• An incision is made over the flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU) tendon extending to the distal wrist crease.
■ Pitfall
Avoid cutting or placing excess traction on the dorsal cutaneous branch of the ulnar nerve as it passes obliquely over the ulnar border of the wrist.
• Dissect the FCU from the pisiform to its musculo­tendinous junction (Fig. 22–1).
• Split the tendon longitudinally in half and cut one half at its musculotendinous junction, producing a tendon strip 10 cm long.
• Pass the FCU strip dorsal through a window created in the connective tissue deep to the ulnar artery and nerve.
• A dorsal incision is made to expose the ulnar head or neck.
• Excise the ulnar head if it has not been done previ­ously as described for the Darrach procedure.
• Drill a large oblique hole through the dorsoradial cor­tex 1.5 cm from the end of the neck; direct the drill to exit through the open end of the medullary canal (Fig. 22–2).
Figure 22–1
Figure 22–2
■ 64 SECTION V.3 THE DISTAL RADIOULNAR JOINT: UNSTABLE DISTAL ULNA, POST-DARRACH
Pearl
■
Enlarge the hole gradually with sequentially larger drill bits to avoid fracture.
• The tendon strip is passed through the open end of the canal and out the drill hole (Fig. 22–3).
• Make an incision in the distal part of the interosseous membrane (IM) near the end of the ulna.
• Pass the tendon strip through the incision in IM in a dorsal to palmar direction (Fig. 22–4).
• Apply traction to the end of the strip with the fore­arm supinated and suture it to the IM.
• Loop the tendon around the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon (ECU) and suture it back to itself where it passes through the IM (the loop will prevent the ECU from subluxating over the ulnar stump) (Fig. 22–5).
Figure 22–4
Figure 22–3
CHAPTER 22 FCU TENODESIS STABILIZATION OF THE RESECTED DISTAL ULNA 65 ■
Figure 22–5
■ Pitfall
Do not create a tight loop that will prevent ECU excur­sion.
• Short arm cast for 2 weeks with the forearm in neu­tral
• Splint until comfortable
Postoperative Care
• Long arm cast with the forearm in supination rotation for 4 weeks
Suggested Readings
Breen TF, Jupiter JB. Extensor carpi ulnaris and flexor
carpi ulnaris tenodesis of the unstable distal ulna. J Hand Surg [Am] 1989;14A:612–617
Alternative Technique
• Several variations of tenodesis and radioulnar tethers using tendon grafts have been described.
Tsai TM, Stilwell JH. Repair of chronic subluxation of the
distal radioulnar joint (ulnar dorsal) using flexor carpi ulnaris tendon. J Hand Surg [Br] 1984;9B:289–294
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Extensor Carpi Ulnaris–Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Tenodesis Stabilization of the Resected Distal Ulna

Indications
• Unstable distal ulna after a distal ulnar resection (Darrach procedure)
• Performed in conjunction with a distal ulnar resection
Technique
• Make an incision along the subcutaneous ulnar bor­der to the level of the distal wrist crease (Fig. 23–1).
■ Pitfall
Avoid cutting or traction injury to the dorsal cutaneous branch of the ulnar nerve, which passes obliquely over the ulnar border of the wrist.
• Expose the extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU) and flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU) tendons over the full extent of the incision.
• Split the ECU and FCU tendons in half longitudinally (Fig. 23–1).
• Cut one half of the ECU tendon distally and one half of the FCU tendon proximally.
• Resect the ulnar head if not already removed, but retain the ulnar styloid with its triangular fibrocarti­lage complex (TFCC) attachments.
■ Pearl
Maintain the ECU subsheath in continuity with the TFCC.
Figure 23–1
CHAPTER 23 ECU–FCU TENODESIS STABILIZATION OF THE RESECTED DISTAL ULNA 67 ■
Figure 23–2
• Drill a dorsal to volar tunnel through the ulnar shaft 2 cm from its end.
• Pass the distally based FCU tendon strip through the medullary canal and out the volar hole (Fig. 23–2).
• Direct the proximally based ECU tendon strip completely through the tunnel from dorsal to volar (Fig. 23–2).
■ Pearl
Place the forearm in the position in which the distal ulna is best stabilized by the tenodesis.
• Pass the two ends in opposite directions around the shaft and pull them taut.
Suggested Readings
Breen TF, Jupiter JB. Extensor carpi ulnaris and flexor
carpi ulnaris tenodesis of the unstable distal ulna. J Hand Surg [Am] 1989;14A:612–617
• Make a half-hitch with the ends, tighten them against the shaft, and secure with sutures (Fig. 23–2).
• Close the skin but not the fascia.
Postoperative Care
• Long arm cast with the forearm in neutral rotation for 3 weeks
• Short arm cast for 2 weeks
• Splint until comfortable
Alternative Technique
Several variations of tenodesis and radioulnar tethers using tendon grafts have been described.
Tsai TM, Stilwell JH. Repair of chronic subluxation of the
distal radioulnar joint (ulnar dorsal) using flexor carpi ulnaris tendon. J Hand Surg [Br] 1984;9B:289–294
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Distal Ulna Implant Arthroplasty24

Indications
• Chronic instability of the distal ulna after Darrach resection (see Chapter 21)
• Osteoarthritis or posttraumatic arthritis in patients with low activity demands
■ Pitfall
Implant stability may be difficult to achieve in cases with preoperative radioulnar divergence.
Technique
• The skin is incised along the subcutaneous border of the ulna, extending 6 to 8 cm proximally from the tri­quetrum (Fig. 24–1).
• Identify and protect the dorsal sensory branch of the ulnar nerve.
• The extensor retinaculum is incised between the exten­sor carpi ulnaris (ECU) and flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU).
• Elevate the ECU sheath subperiosteally from the dis­tal ulna along with the triangular fibrocartilage com­plex (TFCC) and other soft tissues (Fig. 24–2).
■ Pearl
A dorsal approach is particularly useful when there is a preexisting dorsal incision or if joint inspection is required to decide optimal treatment.
• Use radiographs and templates to choose the proper head size.
Figure 24–1
Figure 24–2
CHAPTER 24 DISTAL ULNA IMPLANT ARTHROPLASTY 69 ■
Figure 24–3
• A resection guide is used to determine the osteotomy level through the ulnar neck.
• The distal ulna is removed, preserving all soft tis­sues, which will form a pocket for the prosthetic head (Fig. 24–3).
■ Pearl
A stem with an extended collar may be required when there has been a previous ulnar resection.
• Inspect the sigmoid notch for osteophytes and incon­gruity.
• Use fluoroscopy to confirm proper length of the distal ulna, and revise the osteotomy if neces­sary.
• The medullary canal is prepared using a broach, and a trial stem and head are inserted (Fig. 24–4).
• Test the implant through a full range of pronation and supination for smooth joint motion and stabi­lity.
• Try different head sizes to achieve optimum stability and motion.
Figure 24–4
■ 70 SECTION V.3 THE DISTAL RADIOULNAR JOINT: UNSTABLE DISTAL ULNA, POST-DARRACH
■ Pitfall
The sigmoid notch must have a smooth contour and suffi­cient depth for proper implant stability and motion.
• Place sutures in the most ulnar remnants of the TFCC and the ECU sheath and through the existing holes in the implant head (Fig. 24–5A,B).
• Seat the ulnar head on the stem and tie the previous­ly placed sutures with the forearm in midrotation (Fig. 24–6).
• Close the remaining soft tissues over the implant head and reapproximate the extensor retinaculum (Fig. 24–7).
A
Figure 24–5
Figure 24–6
B
Figure 24–7
CHAPTER 24 DISTAL ULNA IMPLANT ARTHROPLASTY 71 ■
Postoperative Care
Alternative Techniques
• Wrist and forearm are immobilized with the forearm in midrotation using a long arm or Muenster-type cast for 3 weeks.
• A well-molded short arm split is used for an additional 3 weeks, with intermittent gentle wrist motion.
Suggested Readings
Sauerbier M, Hahn ME, Fujita M, Neale PG, Berglund LJ,
Berger RA. Analysis of dynamic distal radioulnar conver­gence after ulnar head resection and endoprosthesis implantation. J Hand Surg [Am] 2002;27A: 425–434
Scheker LR, Babb BA, Killion PE. Distal ulnar prosthetic
replacement. Orthop Clin North [Am] 2001;32:365–376
• Complete wrist arthrodesis
• Total wrist prosthetic replacement
van Schoonhoven J, Fernandez DL, Bowers WH,
Herbert TJ. Salvage of failed resection arthroplas­ties of the distal radioulnar joint using a new ulnar head prosthesis. J Hand Surg [Am] 2000;25A: 438–446
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Section V.4
The Distal Radioulnar Joint: Ulnocarpal Abutment