SynthesisJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2024
Arthroscopic wafer procedure versus ulnar shortening osteotomy for ulnar impaction syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- The Arthroscopic Wafer Procedure in Patients with Ulnar Impaction Syndrome.Journal of wrist surgery · 2026Article
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- Managing the arthritic wrist: Complication prevention and management.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2025Article
- [Osteoarthritis of the wrist].Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2024Review
- Clinical Outcomes and Failure Rate of Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Foveal Repair Were Comparable between Arthroscopic and Open Techniques.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
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Abstract
purposeThis study aimed to systematically compare the efficacy and safety of arthroscopic wafer procedure (AWP) versus ulnar shortening osteotomy (USO) for ulnar impaction syndrome (UIS) treatment.
methodsAll the studies included in this meta-analysis compared the efficacy of AWP to USO for UIS and were acquired through a comprehensive search across multiple databases. The meta-analysis was performed by calculating the effect sizes with the Cochrane Collaboration's RevMan 5.4 software.
resultsA total of 8 articles were included in this analysis, comprising 148 cases in the AWP group and 163 cases in the USO group. The pooled estimates indicated no significant differences in combined Darrow's Criteria or Modified Mayo Wrist Score, Modified Mayo Wrist Score, DASH scores, grip strength, VAS score, and postoperative ulnar variation. On the other hand, the patients in the AWP group exhibited fewer complications (OR = 0.17, 95%CI 0.05-0.54, P = 0.003) and a lower reoperation rate (OR = 0.12, 95%CI 0.05-0.28, P < 0.00001) than those in the USO group.
conclusionsThe two surgical techniques were both effective in treating UIS but the AWP group showed fewer complications and a lower reoperation rate. Therefore, AWP may present a superior alternative for UIS treatment.
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