Abstract
The distal radioulnar joint is inherently unstable. Pathologic instability can be acute or chronic; it can be dorsal, palmar, or multidirectional; and it can result primarily from soft-tissue injury or osseous malunion. Recognition of the type and cause of instability is fundamental to provide effective treatment.
MeSH terms
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Humans
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Joint Dislocations / surgery
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Joint Instability* / diagnostic imaging
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Joint Instability* / etiology
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Ligaments, Articular / injuries
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Ligaments, Articular / surgery
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Pronation
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Radiography
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Radius Fractures / complications
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Rupture
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Triangular Fibrocartilage / injuries
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Ulna Fractures / complications
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Wrist Injuries / surgery
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Wrist Joint* / diagnostic imaging