Stabilization for Acute Distal Radioulnar Instability: A Novel Surgical Technique

Instability of the distal radioulnar joint commonly results from traumatic disruption of the distal radioulnar ligaments of the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) [1,2]. According to the literature, the incidence of distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) instability after distal radius fracture ranges from 39% to 84% [3-5]. DRUJ instability may occur after injury to any portion of the radius or ulna, including midshaft radial fractures, ulnar styloid fractures, or injuries to the interosseous membrane.

Source: Injury - February 19, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Samuel Pajares, Natalia Mart ínez-Catalán, Ulrike Maria Novo Rivas Source Type: research