title: Reconstruction of the posttraumatic unstable distal radioulnar joint.
abstract: Although not a common problem, the posttraumatic unstable distal radioulnar joint can be difficult to treat. This article focuses on the various methods for reconstruction of the unstable distal radioulnar joint. Attention focuses specifically on anatomic reconstruction of distal radioulnar ligaments. The authors' technique is presented in detail.
authors.affiliation: Orthopedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA.
authors.forename: B D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Adams
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Divelbiss
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D011884:Radius; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D014457:Ulna; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*