RADIOLUNATE FUSION - THE FORGOTTEN PARTIAL ARTHRODESIS

Radiolunate fusion has been used successfully in the treatment of rheu matoid ulnar translation of the carpus and degenerative radiolunate ar thritis, Fusing the lunate to the radius places the keystone of the ca rpus in an aligned and stable position, The use of radiolunate fusion has been introduced here for other treatment challenges including trau matic ulnar translation of the carpus, dynamic midcarpal instability, volar and static intercalated segment instability, Pain relief was exc ellent and preoperative range of motion was maintained with radiolunat e fusion.