Acute dislocations of the distal radioulnar joint and distal ulna fractures.
This article reviews acute dislocations of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) and distal ulna fractures. Acute dislocations can occur in isolation or in association with a fracture to the distal radius, radial metadiaphysis (Galeazzi fracture), or radial head (Essex-Lopresti injury). Distal ulna fractures may occur in isolation or in combination with a distal radius fracture. Both injury patterns are associated with high energy. Outcomes are predicated on anatomic reduction and restoration of the stability of the DRUJ.
Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
Brian T
BT
Carlsen
David G
DG
Dennison
Steven L
SL
Moran
D000208:Acute Disease; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D018483:Diaphyses / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology