title: An effective method of reconstructing posttraumatic dorsal dislocated distal radioulnar joints.
abstract: 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.
authors: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, N.T.
authors: P C
authors: PC
authors: Leung
authors: L K
authors: LK
authors: Hung
mesh_terms: 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*