Distal Radial Ulnar Joint (DRUJ) Injuries - Trauma - Orthobullets
2024年4月14日 · arthroscopic vs. open debridement and/or repair. type II injuries. TFCC pathology treated with arthroscopic or open debridement. ulnocarpal impaction treated with ulnar shortening osteotomy (in the absence of DRUJ arthrosis) or wafer resection of the ulnar head.
Distal Radioulnar Joint Instability and Associated Injuries: A ...
2021年6月19日 · The distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) allows supination and pronation of the distal forearm and wrist, an integral motion in everyday human activity. DRUJ injury and chronic instability can be a significant source of morbidity in patients’ lives.
Distal Radioulnar Joint Instability: Diagnosis and Treatment
2021年3月24日 · Depending on the chronicity and quality of the surrounding soft tissue, peripheral TFCC tears can be repaired primarily to address the subtle instability and ulnar-sided pain. In more extensive damage, chronic injuries, and frank instability, DRUJ ligament reconstruction may be necessary.
Distal radioulnar joint injuries - PMC - National Center for ...
The DRUJ injuries presents as ulna sided wrist pain resulting most commonly from traumatic episodes. Clinical examination provide information regarding the anatomical structures injured. Investigations helping in diagnosis include plain X-rays and MRI.
DRUJ Instability and DRUJ Treatment | Hand Therapy Academy
2022年6月3日 · Conservative DRUJ injury treatment typically consists of functional bracing and is often key to successful management. You can test the stability of the joint by first applying a dorsal pressure over the ulna and a volar force on the radius.
Galeazzi Fractures - Trauma - Orthobullets
2022年4月26日 · A galeazzi fracture is a distal 1/3 radial shaft fracture with an associated distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) injury. Diagnosis can be suspected with a distal radius fracture with widening of the radioulnar joint on AP wrist radiographs and volar/dorsal subluxation of the radioulnar joint on lateral wrist radiographs.
Distal Radioulnar Injury • LITFL • Clinical Cases Bamboozler
2023年7月6日 · Dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) is an extremely rare injury, particularly when it occurs without associated fractures of the distal radius and ulna.
The Distal Radioulnar Joint: Acute Injuries and Chronic Injuries
2019年4月21日 · Successful treatment of problems involving the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) requires an understanding of the complex bony and ligamentous anatomy. Acute injuries are treated by correcting the bony malalignment and repair of the soft-tissue defect. Chronic injuries are treated either by stabilization or ablation of the DRUJ.
DISLOCATION, WRIST DISTAL RADIAL ULNAR JOINT (DRUJ)
Complex DRUJ dislocations are high-energy injuries that nearly always occur in conjunction with a fracture, most commonly with the distal radius as part of a Galeazzi fracture. 1 Irreducible simple dislocations without soft tissue interposition are also possible.
Distal Radioulnar Joint: Normal Anatomy, Imaging of Common …
2022年11月18日 · DRUJ instability is more common in fractures located closer than 7.5 cm to the radiocarpal joint . The injury often occurs in combination with ulnar styloid fractures and TFC tears .