Management of the distal radioulnar joint and ulnar styloid fracture.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Fractures of the distal radius and ulnar styloid have the potential to disturb the normal function of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ), resulting in loss of motion, pain, arthritis, or instability. The DRUJ can be adversely affected by several mechanisms, including intra-articular injury with step-off, shortening, and angulation of an extra-articular fracture; injury to the radioulnar ligaments; ulnar styloid avulsion fracture; and injury of secondary soft tissue stabilizers. This article discusses the management of the DRUJ and ulnar styloid fracture in the presence of a distal radius fracture.
Medical subject headings
- Intra-Articular Fractures
- Radius Fractures
- Ulna Fractures
Anatomy
- radius
- ulna