[Distal radioulnar joint injuries associated with Colles fracture].
OBJECTIVE
To study the diagnosis and treatment of Colles fracture with dorsally dislocated ulna.


METHODS
From July 2004 to November 2004, 20 cases of Colles fracture with dorsally dislocated ulna treated with supination-cast were evaluated.


RESULTS
Fractures were healed in all cases, and no recurrent dislocation was found in duration of 6 - 10 months follow up. Evaluation with Gartland and Werley score system showed that 100% of patient restored excellent function of wrist and forearm.


CONCLUSIONS
Supination-cast is an effective option for the acute cases. Well understanding of this injury and early diagnosis are critical.
Zhang
Quan
Q
Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing 100035, China. yangxueyan1563@sina.com
Wei
Jie
J
Liao
Xiao-fan
XF
Wang
Man-yi
MY
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D003100:Colles' Fracture / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*