Publications by authors named "Hans B Tromborg"
Article Synopsis
- Management of distal radius fractures (DRF) relies on measuring fracture displacement through radiographic methods, but the accuracy of these measurements is questionable.
- The study aimed to assess the accuracy of two specific measurements—dorsal/volar tilt and ulnar variance—by comparing radiographic results to a more precise technique called radiostereometric analyses (RSA).
- Results showed that radiographs significantly underestimated fracture-induced deformities, suggesting that current clinical assessments may lead to ineffective treatment strategies for DRFs.*
Purpose: This study examined the impact of pronation and supination on the reliability of the radiographically measured values of dorsal tilt, radial inclination (RI), and ulnar variance (UV) in cadaveric forearms with artificially created distal radius fractures.
Methods: We prepared 21 human cadaveric forearms (11 right and 10 left) for radiostereometric analysis (RSA) by insertion of tantalum markers. Distal radius fractures were created midway between the marker segments.
Background: Although dorsal/palmar tilt, radial inclination (RI), and ulnar variance (UV) are measurements commonly performed in wrist radiographs, the impact of forearm rotation on those measurements during the radiographic procedure is uncertain. Our aim was to determine the impact of supination and pronation on the reliability of measurements of tilt, RI, and UV.
Methods: Tantalum markers were inserted into the distal radius of 21 unfractured cadaver forearms.