Dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint associated with an intraarticular fracture of the ulnar head: report of two cases

J Orthop Trauma. 1998 Jan;12(1):68-70. doi: 10.1097/00005131-199801000-00014.

Abstract

This article presents two cases in which an intraarticular fracture of the ulnar head occurred in association with a dorsal dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint. After open reduction and internal fixation of the osteochondral fragment, final outcomes were excellent.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / complications*
  • Joint Dislocations / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Ulna Fractures / complications*
  • Ulna Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Ulna Fractures / surgery
  • Wrist Injuries / complications*
  • Wrist Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Wrist Injuries / surgery