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Review
. 2016 Jun;21(2):173-86.
doi: 10.1142/S2424835516500168.

Salvage Procedures for Distal Radioulnar Joint Complications

Chong Jin Yeo  1 , Levi Philip Morse  2   3 , Jeganath Krishnan  2   3 , Gregory Ian Bain  2   3
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Salvage Procedures for Distal Radioulnar Joint Complications

Chong Jin Yeo et al. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2016 Jun.

Abstract

The distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) allows forearm rotation and load transmission across the wrist. Post-traumatic and degenerative joint disease of DRUJ may cause pain and disability. Deficiency of the soft tissue or bony supports may result in DRUJ instability. Various techniques have been developed to address arthritis and / or instability of the DRUJ. A comprehensive review of the spectrum of surgical techniques and arthroplasty options is presented. The concepts of these procedures are discussed in detail, with a focus on special points of interest to optimise outcomes and to avoid complications. The salvage of the complications of arthroplasties is also presented in detail.

Keywords: Complications; Distal radioulnar joint; Surgical Revision.

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