ReviewThe archives of bone and joint surgery2022
Distal Radioulnar Joint Instability: Diagnosis and Treatment.
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 17 citations in OpenAlex.
- Open versus arthroscopic management of acute and chronic distal radioulnar joint instability: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Pooled it
- Primary displacement predicts complications and poorer outcomes after pediatric proximal radius fractures: A retrospective study of 140 fractures.Journal of children's orthopaedics · 2026Article
- Normal Range and Influencing Factors of Distal Radioulnar Joint Translation: A Descriptive Study.Orthopaedic surgery · 2026Article
- Nonunion Rate following Ulnar Shortening Osteotomy using Brand-Specific Systems: A Systematic Review.Journal of wrist surgery · 2026Article
- Frequency and Outcomes of Distal Radioulnar Joint Dislocation Associated With Distal Radius Fractures in the Elderly.Journal of hand surgery global online · 2026Article
- Ulnar styloid abduction angle: a novel radiological predictor of Palmer Type IB tears of the triangular fibrocartilage complex.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Open versus arthroscopic triangular fibrocartilage repairs: a narrative review.Orthopedic reviews · 2026Article
- Association between parasport participation and hand function in wheelchair users with chronic spinal cord disorders: a cross-sectional pilot study.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Discovery of Posterior Oblique Ligament (POL) within the Distal Forearm Cruciate Complex (DFCC).The archives of bone and joint surgery · 2025Article
- Surgical intervention for distal radial fractures with concurrent ulnar styloid fractures may be beneficial for the elderly patients: a retrospective study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Article
- Analyzing the reduction quality of the distal radioulnar joint after closed K-wire transfixation in a cadaver model: is supination or neutral position superior?Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2024Article
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- Nonunion After Using Procedure-Specific Instrumentations for Ulnar Shortening Osteotomy.The archives of bone and joint surgery · 2023Article
- The Unpredictable Palmaris Longus Tendon Variation in Distal Radio-Ulnar Joint Reconstruction: A Technical Consideration for Undersized Graft.Orthopedic research and reviews · 2022Article
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3 authors at 2 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
Distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) instability and triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tears are more usual than estimated and are frequently overlooked. Diagnosis is often clinical, which can be confirmed using computed tomography (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In doubtful cases, bilateral computed tomography in neutral forearm rotation, supination, and pronation should also be performed. Wrist arthroscopy can be diagnostic and therapeutic for ulnar-sided wrist pain. Two systematic reviews showed equivalent outcomes between open and arthroscopic repair of the TFCC. There is scant proof to advise one technique over the other in clinical practice. TFCC repair and reconstruction are contraindicated when there is a bony deformation of the radius or ulna or osteoarthritis of the DRUJ. With the advancement of implant arthroplasty, salvage procedures are less desirable. Constrained distal radioulnar arthroplasty is stable, and the longevity is encouraging.
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