Focal Fibrocartilaginous Dysplasia in Distal Radius

Backhrounds:Focal fibrocartilaginous dysplasia (FFCD) is a benign lesion and hasbeen reported as a cause of tibia vara in proximal tibia and distal of the femur. It israre in upper extremity and few cases have been reported in the ulna and radius.MethodsThe aim of the study was to review and report the clinical course, radiographicpresentation and treatment results of three cases of FFCD in the distal radius.ResultsWe reviewed the medical records, imaging files, intraoperative anatomical findings and treatment complications of three cases of FFCD in distal radius. All patientsunderwent tethering fibrotic band resection with lengthening of extensor tendons inone case and distal radius corrective osteotomy in another oneConclusionsAll three patients were male with a mean age of 36 - 11( 21.3) months. The meanfollow-up period was 28 months. Clinical andradiographic examinations in patients who underwent tethering band resectionwithout osteotomy showed considerable remodeling.Nonunion, multiple surgeries and deformity were the complications in patient whoreceived osteotomy as a part of treatment .The natural history of distal radius FFCDis not clear. Until receiving enough evidences regarding the natural history of thisrare lesion, we can recommend the least invasive treatment for the lesion, which isthe resection of the fibrous band