Avaliação funcional pós-operatória em pacientes submetidos à técnica de Sauvé-Kapandji

Introduction: The involvement of the distal radioulnar joint causes an important functional impairment of the hand, being a critical point for maintaining the stability of the forearm, causing a great impact on the quality of life of this population. Objective: to evaluate the functional results of patients operated on using the Sauve-Kapandji procedure. Materials and Methods: Retrospective study, by evaluating 16 patients already operated on by the post-operative technique of the Sauve-Kapandji procedure being followed up at the outpatient clinic. Pre and postoperative radiographs, clamp function test, PRWE questionnaire were evaluated. Results: They were regular and satisfactory (62.25%). The reoperation rate was 37.5% for removal of the implants. There was no difference between radiographs without and with load (p = 0.365). Pain after surgery was 3.1 ± 0.8. Conclusion: The results were satisfactory, indicating a good prognosis for patients with alterations in the radioulnar joint operated by the Sauve-Kapandji procedure.