FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: method involves removing a portion of cortical layer from metaphyses of distal regions of radius and ulna. Articulation cartilage is removed from the epiphysis of the radius, semilunar bone, navicular bone of the wrist. The forearm and hand are set in functionally advantageous position and fixation is carried out. Carpal bones and the radius are fixed with Kirschner wires. The radius and the ulna are fixed by means of screw with compression. EFFECT: improved patient self-help. 2 dwg
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2000-06-20—Published
1996-09-18—Filed