Sakota J, Kaneko K, Miyahara S, Mogami A, Shimamura Y, Iwase H, Kurosawa H. Recurrent palmar dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint. A case report.
CHIRURGIE DE LA MAIN 2002;
21:301-4. [PMID:
12491708 DOI:
10.1016/s1297-3203(02)00132-4]
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Abstract
Recurrent palmar dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint is not a common injury. We report one case in a 73-year-old female. This injury was incorrectly diagnosed at the first presentation because there has been no distinct deformity at the wrist and extension-flexion was normal. The need for proper physical examination and accurate radiographic positioning is stressed. Distal diaphysis resection combined with distal radioulnar arthrodesis (modified Sauve-Kapandji procedure) was the preferred method of treatment in an old patient. Two years after the injury, the patient was asymptomatic.
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