Professional
Technical
IVT
centralization
Surgical procedure to realign the hand over the ulna in radial club hand deformity.
Full Definition
A surgical technique used in treating radial club hand where the carpus and hand are repositioned to align centrally over the distal ulna. The procedure involves releasing tight radial structures, lengthening tendons, and sometimes transferring the wrist to a more functional position. Centralization aims to improve wrist stability and hand function in patients with radial deficiency.
Usage
Usage note: Distinguish from radialization, which is an alternative surgical approach for radial club hand.
In Context
- "Centralization of the wrist was performed with concurrent thumb pollicization for optimal functional outcome." — Operative report
- "Long-term follow-up after centralization showed maintained correction and improved grip strength." — Longitudinal study
Also known as
wrist centralization
radial deficiency correction
Contrasted with
radialization
Don't confuse with
radialization
ulnarization