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Review
. 2018 Aug;47(8):637-646.
doi: 10.1007/s00132-018-3594-8.

[Radiology of the distal radioulnar joint and the ulnocarpal complex]

[Article in German]
R Schmitt  1   2
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Review

[Radiology of the distal radioulnar joint and the ulnocarpal complex]

[Article in German]
R Schmitt. Orthopade. 2018 Aug.

Abstract
in English, German

X-ray images exposed in neutral position and radiocarpally centred are essential in imaging of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ). The anatomic orientation of the DRUJ is favourable for acquiring transaxial scans to display its anatomy, subtle derangements, osteoarthritis and intra-articular fractures free from superpositions. The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is the most important stabilizer of the DRUJ. Provided that a focused clinical indication is given, high-resolution images are acquired, and an intra-venous or intra-articular contrast-agent is applied, all TFCC structures and destabilizing lesions can be displayed with the use of CT and MRI.

Röntgenaufnahmen des Handgelenks in Neutralstellung und radiokarpaler Zentrierung sind die Basis der bildgebenden Diagnostik am distalen Radioulnargelenk (DRUG). Dessen anatomische Orientierung prädestiniert zur Abbildung in der axialen Schichtebene, mit der Subluxationen, Arthrosen und intraartikuläre Frakturverläufe mittels CT und MRT überlagerungsfrei dargestellt werden können. Wichtigster Stabilisator des DRUG ist der ulnokarpale Komplex (TFCC). Unter den Prämissen einer fokussierten Indikation, einer hochaufgelösten Bildakquisition und der intravenösen oder intraartikulären Kontrastmittelgabe können in der CT und MRT die Elemente des TFCC dargestellt und destabilisierende Läsionen nachgewiesen werden.

Keywords: Computed tomography; Magnetic resonance imaging; Radiography; Triangular fibrocartilage complex; Wrist joint.

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