Closed Reduction of an Acute Volar Dislocation of the Distal Radio-Ulnar Joint by a Modified Technique
There is scarce literature describing treatment of volar dislocation of the distal radio-ulnar joint (DRUJ). Irreducible dislocation is usually treated surgically. We present the case of a 37-year-old male with acute right wrist pain and loss of pronation. A diagnosis of volar DRUJ dislocation was m...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2018-01-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Orthopedics |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4289406 |
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| Summary: | There is scarce literature describing treatment of volar dislocation of the distal radio-ulnar joint (DRUJ). Irreducible dislocation is usually treated surgically. We present the case of a 37-year-old male with acute right wrist pain and loss of pronation. A diagnosis of volar DRUJ dislocation was made. Reduction using conventional technique was unsuccessful. A second attempt was successful by applying pressure over the interosseous membrane of the forearm and manipulating the ulnar head. At three weeks, the patient had minimal pain, a stable DRUJ, and near complete range of motion. This modified technique for reduction of a locked anterior DRUJ dislocation can be used to avoid an unnecessary surgical intervention. |
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| ISSN: | 2090-6749 2090-6757 |