Distal radioulnar joint injuries associated with Colles fracture.
- Author:
Quan ZHANG
1
;
Jie WEI
;
Xiao-fan LIAO
;
Man-yi WANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Casts, Surgical; Colles' Fracture; complications; surgery; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Fracture Fixation; instrumentation; methods; Humans; Joint Dislocations; complications; surgery; Male; Middle Aged; Wrist Injuries; complications; surgery
- From: Chinese Journal of Surgery 2006;44(8):541-543
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo study the diagnosis and treatment of Colles fracture with dorsally dislocated ulna.
METHODSFrom July 2004 to November 2004, 20 cases of Colles fracture with dorsally dislocated ulna treated with supination-cast were evaluated.
RESULTSFractures were healed in all cases, and no recurrent dislocation was found in duration of 6 - 10 months follow up. Evaluation with Gartland and Werley score system showed that 100% of patient restored excellent function of wrist and forearm.
CONCLUSIONSSupination-cast is an effective option for the acute cases. Well understanding of this injury and early diagnosis are critical.
