Correction to: Outcomes after radioscapholunate arthrodesis for intra‑articular malunion of distal radius fractures

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Correction to: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology 10.1007/s00590-024-03934-6

In the original version of this article, there are typing mistakes. In the abstract, “Purpose” section which previously read

To study the clinical, radiological, and functional outcomes after of radioscapholunate (RSL) fusion for intraarticular malunion of the distal radius.

Should have read

To study the clinical, radiological, and functional outcomes after radioscapholunate (RSL) fusion for intraarticular malunion of the distal radius.

In the abstract, “Results” section which previously read

All patients showed complete healing at the fusion site after a mean of 8.7 weeks (range, 8–12). The mean followup period was 72 months (range, 60–84). The pinch strength improved from a mean of 6.2 kg (range, 3–12) to a mean of 9.8 kg (range, 5–18) which represents 80% of the contralateral side. The mean pinch strength was 7 kg (range, 5–18) which presents 80% of the other side. VAS for pain showed a mean improvement of 72.6%. The DASH score improved to a mean of 19.2 (range, 14–24). The MMWS improved to a mean of 68 (range, 45–86). At the final follow-up period, no degenerative changes were detected in the midcarpal joint.

Should have read

All patients showed complete healing at the fusion site after a mean of 8.7 weeks (range, 8–12). The mean followup period was 72 months (range, 60–84). Grip strength improved to a mean of 24.7 kg (range, 12–42). Pinch strength improved to a mean of 9.8 kg (range, 5–18). VAS for pain improved to a mean of 16.1 (range, 10–20). The DASH score improved to a mean of 19.2 (range, 14–24). The MMWS improved to a mean of 68.7 (range, 45–85). At the final follow-up period, no degenerative changes were detected in the midcarpal joint.

In the “Introduction” section, second sentence which previously read

This type of limited wrist fusion has proved to be a reliable and safe procedure to improve pain and maintain some wrist motion in patients that had signs of posttraumatic osteoarthritic changes limited to the radiocarpal articulation [1].

Should have read

This type of limited wrist fusion has proved to be a reliable and safe procedure to improve pain and maintain some wrist motion in patients who had signs of posttraumatic osteoarthritic changes limited to the radiocarpal articulation [1].

In the “Outcome evaluation” section, second sentence which previously read

The primary outcome measure was union of arthrodesis. Successful fusion was defined as the crossing of clear bony trabeculae from the radius to the carpus on plain posteroanterior and lateral wrist radiographs.

Should have read

The primary outcome measure was the union of arthrodesis. Successful fusion was defined as the crossing of clear bony trabeculae from the radius to the carpus on plain posteroanterior and lateral wrist radiographs.

In the “Discussion” section, first sentence of the second paragraph which previously read

The results of this concerning the range of motion are consistent with the studies that examine the wrist motion from a functional standpoint (the dart-throwing motion) [17].

Should have read

The results of this study concerning the range of motion are consistent with the studies that examine the wrist motion from a functional standpoint (the dart-throwing motion) [17].

In the “Discussion” section, second sentence of the third paragraph which previously read

Other studies showed that although DSE may improve short-term range of motion, but it comes at the cost of increasing the contact pressure in the remaining midcarpal joint (mainly the lunocapitate joint) that further increases the incidence of midcarpal arthritis [23–25].

Should have read

Other studies showed that although DSE may improve the short-term range of motion, it comes at the cost of increasing the contact pressure in the remaining midcarpal joint (mainly the lunocapitate joint) that further increases the incidence of midcarpal arthritis [23–25].

In the “Discussion” section, first sentence of the seventh paragraph which previously read

This is a large series of patients with a long follow-up, done and followed-up by one group of surgeons.

Should have read

This is a large series of patients with a long follow-up, done and followed up by one group of surgeons.

In the last row of the Table 3, first column should be “Our series” instead of “Our series 2021” and second column should be “Retrospective” instead of “Prospective” and eleventh column should be “68.7” instead of “68” and thirteenth column should be “24.7 kg (70% of the sound side)” instead of “24 kg (70% of the sound side)”. The correct Table 3 should have been.Table 3. Comparison between our study and other studiesDesignNo. of casesIndicationsApproachFixationDSEMean FUUnionVASMMWSDASHGrip strengthNon-unionDegenerative OANagy and Büchler [5]Retrospective15Sequelae of DRFDorsalPlates, staplesNo8 yrs11 weeks–––63%4 (27%)7 patients (47%)Garcia-Elias et al. [1]Retrospective16DifferentDorsalKW, T-plate, Herbert screwsYes3.1 yrs–––––02 midcarpal OA (13%)Mühldorfer-Fodor et al. [11]RetrospectiveGroup A: 20Group B: 15Painful posttraumatic radiocarpal osteoarthritisDorsalKWGroup A: 20 (yes)Group B: 15 (no)2.3 yrs–––––3 in group B3 patientsQuadlbauer et al. [12]Retrospective11Intra-articular malunion incurred after a surgically treated DRFVolarPlatesYes5.3 yrsAll2.2–2728 kg (80% of the sound side)0No midcarpal OAAll patients had asymptomatic DRUJ OAMontoya-Faivre et al. [16]Retrospective19DifferentDorsalDifferent methodsYes/No4.4 yrs–357.244.5 (QuickDASH)71%4 (21%)7 midcarpal OA (37%)Ha et al. [14]Prospective11DifferentDorsalYes14.8 yrs–––––0Not reportedDegeorge et al. [13]Retrospective75Painful posttraumatic radiocarpal osteoarthritisDorsalDifferent methods33 No26 Yes16 DSE + ET9.1 yrs–––––4 (9%)14 (33%)Our seriesRetrospective26Intra-articular MUDRDorsalPlatesNo6 yrs8.7 weeks16.168.719.224.7 kg (70% of the sound side)00**DRF Distal radius fractures, KW kirschner wires, MUDR Malunited distal radius