Abstract
The clinical results of Sauve-Kapandji procedure for reconstruction of rheumatoid patients were reviewed. From April 1995 to November 2002, we performed Sauve-Kapandji procedure on 25 rheumatoid patients. The mean follow-up period was 3.5 years (range : 0.6 to 7.8 years). Clinical and X-ray evaluation were assessed. Wrist pain after the operation markedly improved in all patients. Overall patients were satisfied with the functional results of this procedure. There was no nonunion case. Alignment of distal radioulnar joint improved postoperatively. Sauve-Kapandji procedure is there fore an effective procedure for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
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