title: A Technique for Treating Dorsal Instability of the Distal Radioulnar Joint.
abstract: We describe a technique for the treatment of chronic dorsal instability of the distal radioulnar joint by creating a strong dorsal radioulnar restraint using opposing flaps from the extensor retinaculum and dorsal capsule of the radioulnar joint. This technique has been used in 18 patients and has proven to be very easy and reliable with all patients demonstrating good stability of the distal radioulnar joint at final follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery, Louisville, KY.
authors.forename: Madi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: El-Haj
authors.forename: Carter
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Baughman
authors.forename: Sunil M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Thirkannad
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D015331:Cohort Studies; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult