Case Study: Bob

DOS:

1/04/11

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:

Vaughan-Jackson Syndrome. Unable to extend the ring and small fingers. Painful prono-supination.


OPERATIVE PROCEDURE:

Reconstruction of the Extensor Mechanism. Tendon grafts to the EDC and EDQ. Aptis total distal radial ulnar joint (DRUJ) replacement.

findings:

Subluxation of the DRUJ. No cartilage on the ulnar head. Attritional rupture of the EDC and EDQ tendons.

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