Isolated volar dislocation of the distal ulna at the distal radioulnar joint. A case report.
A case of a woman who sustained an acute, isolated volar dislocation of the distal ulna is presented. The importance of proper physical examination and accurate radiographic positioning for this uncommon and easily missed injury is stressed.
Putzeys
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Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Academisch Ziekenhuis Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium.
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Haentjens
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D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography; D014457:Ulna / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology