Biomechanical analysis of simultaneous distal and proximal radio-ulnar joint instability

Our ligament injury model induced simultaneous proximal and distal radio-ulnar joint instability without bony or interosseous membrane injury, probably induced by severe soft tissue injury. Proximal radio-ulnar joint instability may influence distal radio-ulnar joint instability from pivoting of the interosseous membrane. Our findings will help surgeons evaluate the magnitude of soft tissue injury and plan surgery for patients with simultaneous proximal and distal radio-ulnar joint instability.

Source: Clinical Biomechanics - June 6, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Naoki Hayami, Shohei Omokawa, Tsutomu Kira, Junya Hojo, Pasuk Mahakkanukrauh, Yasuhito Tanaka Source Type: research