Orthodontics

Medicine

Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

The Sauvé-Kapandji procedure is a method of treating a variety of pathologic conditions that alter normal function of the distal radioulnar joint. An arthrodesis is performed between the ulnar head and sigmoid fossa of the distal radius along with creation of a soft tissue interposition pseudarthrosis just proximal to the fusion site that preserves forearm rotation. This article summarizes the history of the procedure, the current preferred method for performing the procedure to achieve optimum results, and the latest literature on the distal radioulnar joint relevant to the procedure.

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