Simultaneous dislocations of the radiocapitellar and distal radioulnar joints.
Posttraumatic instability of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ), occurring in isolation or in association with fractures of the radius, is well-documented. Few reports have identified simultaneous ipsilateral DRUJ instability and elbow dislocation. The authors of the present study describe a case of persistent radiocapitellar subluxation after closed reduction of an elbow dislocation, secondary to irreducible volar subluxation of the DRUJ.
Spicer
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Orthopaedic Department, St. Mary's Hospital, London, England. DDMSpicer@aol.com
Hargreaves
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Eckersley
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D000058:Accidental Falls; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D000092464:Elbow Injuries