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Moreover, there is a lack of literature addressing the management of DRUJ instability in these cases.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>We present the case of a 52-year-old patient with severe malunions of both forearm bones, characterized by a 10-degree pronation and 5-degree supination, along with chronic DRUJ instability. The patient reported difficulty with daily activities due to limited forearm rotation, pain, and persistent joint instability. The patient underwent corrective surgery, utilizing three-dimensional (3D) planning and patient-specific instruments (PSI) to perform precise osteotomies on both the radius and ulnar shafts. In addition, DRUJ instability was managed conservatively using a 6-week treatment protocol involving bracing and physical therapy, which successfully stabilized the joint. Postoperative assessments at 13 months showed significant improvements, including the absence of pain, increased pronosupination range, and successful bone union, as confirmed by radiographic evaluation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>The role of 3D planning and PSI in orthopaedic surgery has been well-documented, particularly in the management of forearm malunions in pediatric patients and complex malunions of distal radius fractures in adults. Evidence suggests that these technologies improve both surgical and radiographic precision, reduce complications, and enhance long-term outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>This case contributes to the existing body of literature by demonstrating how these tools can be successfully applied to complex both forearm bones malunions with concurrent DRUJ instability in an adult patient.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.1055\/a-2637-3498","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,7,2]],"date-time":"2025-07-02T19:31:53Z","timestamp":1751484713000},"page":"e79-e83","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Three-Dimensional Planning and Patient-Specific Instruments in Complex Forearm Malunion"],"prefix":"10.1055","volume":"15","author":[{"given":"Jean Baptiste","family":"de Villeneuve Bargemon","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Facult\u00e9 de M\u00e9decine Aix-Marseille Universit\u00e9, Marseille, France"},{"name":"Service de Chirurgie de la Main et de 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