Meta-Analysis
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World J Clin Cases. Apr 26, 2023; 11(12): 2753-2765
Published online Apr 26, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i12.2753
Is metaphyseal ulnar shortening osteotomy superior to diaphyseal ulnar shortening osteotomy in the treatment of ulnar impaction syndrome? A meta-analysis
Hai-Lin Deng, Ming-Ling Lu, Zhe-Ming Tang, Qing-Long Mao, Jin-Min Zhao
Hai-Lin Deng, Jin-Min Zhao, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
Ming-Ling Lu, Ministry of Public Health, Department of Public Health Unit, Liuzhou Liunan District Center for Disease Control, Liuzhou 545005, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
Zhe-Ming Tang, Qing-Long Mao, Department of Hand, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Liuzhou Workers' Hospital, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou 545005, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
Author contributions: Deng HL and Zhao JM concepted the study; Deng HL, Lu ML and Mao QL collected the data; Deng HL, Lu ML, Tang ZM and Zhao JM contributed to the formal analysis; Deng HL and Zhao JM contributed to the investigation; Deng HL, Zhao JM and Lu ML contributed to the methodology; Deng HL, Zhao JM, Tang ZM and Lu ML supervised the study; Zhao JM validated the study; Deng HL and Lu ML contributed to the visualization of the study; Deng HL and Lu ML originally drafted the manuscript; Deng HL, Zhao JM, Tang ZM and Mao QL reviewed and edited the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Jin-Min Zhao, MD, Professor, Guangxi Medical University, No. 22 Shuangyong Road, Qingxiu District, Nanning 530021, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. denallen@163.com
Received: February 19, 2023
Peer-review started: February 19, 2023
First decision: February 28, 2023
Revised: March 6, 2023
Accepted: March 24, 2023
Article in press: March 24, 2023
Published online: April 26, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Ulnar impaction syndrome (UIS) is caused by overload of the ulnar wrist joint. This is the common cause of ulnar wrist pain. UIS is related to static or dynamic lateral positive change. If not treated in time, it may lead to the erosion and perforation of the triangular fibrocartilage complex, as well as the degeneration of the triangular, Lunate or ulnar head cartilage. Therefore, the basic treatment of UIS includes mechanical decompression of the overloaded ulnar wrist joint by reducing the ulnar variation. There are many surgical treatments that can reduce the excessive pressure on the ulnar side of the wrist joint, including diaphyseal ulnar shortening osteotomy (DUSO), thin section resection and metaphyseal ulnar shortening osteotomy (MUSO). The Wafer resection site of the distal ulna belongs to MUSO. Compare the effect of DUSO and MUSO ulnar shortening methods. In fact, both of these operations have specific advantages and disadvantages. It should be clear whether the treatment choice of UIS patients depends on the preferences of surgeons.