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Review
. 2010 Nov;26(4):503-16.
doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2010.05.009.

Acute dislocations of the distal radioulnar joint and distal ulna fractures

Brian T Carlsen  1 , David G Dennison, Steven L Moran
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Review

Acute dislocations of the distal radioulnar joint and distal ulna fractures

Brian T Carlsen et al. Hand Clin. 2010 Nov.

Abstract

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.

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