An effective method of reconstructing posttraumatic dorsal dislocated distal radioulnar joints.
A new method of reconstructing a posttraumatic dorsally dislocated distal radioulnar joint with use of a long, distally attached palmaris longus tendon strip is described. This sling holds the dislocated distal ulna radially and volarward. Long-term results have been excellent.
Leung
P C
PC
Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, N.T.
Hung
L K
LK
D001864:Bone Wires; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D011884:Radius / Q000601:surgery; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*; D014457:Ulna / Q000601:surgery; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000601:surgery*