Instability of the distal radioulnar joint

The distal radioulnar joint is a complex structure necessary for forearm motion and force transmission across the wrist. Anatomic and biomechanical advances have revealed broad contributions to distal radioulnar joint stability and refined our understanding of the forces acting across it. Instabilit...

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Published in:Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) 2014-09, Vol.39 (7), p.727-738
Main Authors: Zimmerman, R. M., Jupiter, J. B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arthroplasty
Humans
Internal Fixators
Joint Instability - diagnosis
Joint Instability - etiology
Joint Instability - surgery
Tenodesis
Wrist Joint
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Summary:The distal radioulnar joint is a complex structure necessary for forearm motion and force transmission across the wrist. Anatomic and biomechanical advances have revealed broad contributions to distal radioulnar joint stability and refined our understanding of the forces acting across it. Instability often co-occurs with other modes of pathology, such as arthrosis or malunion; and appropriate diagnosis and treatment require a comprehensive understanding of all contributing factors. Distal radioulnar joint instability can be broadly categorized as primary, post-traumatic or post-surgical. Treatment strategies include percutaneous, arthroscopic, soft-tissue, osteotomy and arthroplasty techniques. The purpose of this article is to review distal radioulnar joint instability and its management.
ISSN:1753-1934
2043-6289
DOI:10.1177/1753193414527052