Acute dislocations of the distal radioulnar joint and distal ulna fractures.
review · Level V
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Abstract
This article reviews acute dislocations of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) and distal ulna fractures. Acute dislocations can occur in isolation or in association with a fracture to the distal radius, radial metadiaphysis (Galeazzi fracture), or radial head (Essex-Lopresti injury). Distal ulna fractures may occur in isolation or in combination with a distal radius fracture. Both injury patterns are associated with high energy. Outcomes are predicated on anatomic reduction and restoration of the stability of the DRUJ.
Medical subject headings
- Joint Dislocations
- Joint Instability
- Ulna Fractures
- Wrist Injuries
Anatomy
- radius
- ulna
- radius/ulna
- wrist