Dorsal dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint secondary to plastic deformation of the ulna.
An unusual case of an unstable dorsal, distal radioulnar dislocation secondary to plastic deformation of the ulna is presented. The etiology and pathomechanics of this rare injury are reviewed.
Albert
M J
MJ
Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30303.
Engber
W D
WD
D000293:Adolescent; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011403:Pronation; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014457:Ulna / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology