Simultaneous dislocations of the radiocapitellar and distal radioulnar joints.

Spicer, D D M; Hargreaves, D; Eckersley, R · J Orthop Trauma · 2002

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Posttraumatic instability of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ), occurring in isolation or in association with fractures of the radius, is well-documented. Few reports have identified simultaneous ipsilateral DRUJ instability and elbow dislocation. The authors of the present study describe a case of persistent radiocapitellar subluxation after closed reduction of an elbow dislocation, secondary to irreducible volar subluxation of the DRUJ.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy