Treatment of acute and chronic instability of the distal radio-ulnar joint.
This article discusses the joint mechanics and the anatomy of the forearm with respect to understanding instability of the distal radio-ulnar joint. Acute and chronic instability are reviewed, and treatments are discussed.
Chidgey
L K
LK
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA.
D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*