Ulnar shortening anyone??? - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Message Board

trowftd3 · 08-09-2005, 09:36 AM

I have had pain in the outside of my wrist for months.
Done physical therapy and worn a brace.
Went to an orthopedist(sp?) who says my ulna is too long and I need surgery to shorten it? HUH?
He says it's tearing the cartilage in my wrist and they can't repair it because the bone would just tear it again.

Has anyone heard of this or had it done???~Mush

charlodius · 08-10-2005, 09:33 AM

This is called a positive ulnar variance. It is frequently seen following a radial fracture that causes shortening of that bone.

trowftd3 · 08-31-2005, 09:43 PM

I know. Apparently I was born this way. Because of my job I now have Kienbock's disease and have to have this ulnar shortening done to stop the progression of the disease.

I'm just hoping to find someone out there who's had it done and can tell me about their experience.

We need a general hand board like the foot board. Thanks ~Mush

henbud04 · 02-08-2008, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by trowftd3

I have had pain in the outside of my wrist for months.
Done physical therapy and worn a brace.
Went to an orthopedist(sp?) who says my ulna is too long and I need surgery to shorten it? HUH?
He says it's tearing the cartilage in my wrist and they can't repair it because the bone would just tear it again.

Has anyone heard of this or had it done???~Mush

henbud04 · 02-08-2008, 07:37 AM

Yes, I had ulnar shortening in both my hands, it has now been a year. I knew I had to have it for three years and keep putting it off, untill my cartlidge and ligaments all tore. I wore a brace on both hands at the same time. Anyway the surgery is over with I am healed and believe it or not back on the tennis court. I would never have thought I would be playing tennis again. If you have any questions you can contact me...