Traumatic radio ulnar dissociation
- VernacularTitle:桡尺骨分离损伤
- Author:
Qiang WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Proximal radioulnar joint;
Distal radioulnar joint;
Radio Ulnar dissociation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
2004;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the mechanism of radioulnar dissociation, an uncommon special injury, and its clinical diagnosis and treatment. Methods From 1990 to 1998, 4 patients with concurrent injuries of the proximal and distal radio ulnar joints were treated in my department. Of the 3 cases diagnosed early, 2 were treated with open reduction and internal fixation and 1 with closed reduction. The remaining one patient, whose radio ulnar dissociation was diagnosed 2 months later, had to be treated by secondary operation. Results The 4 patients were followed up for 16 months to 8 years (averaging 46 months). All had excellent results. Conclusion The early accurate diagnosis and early treatment of concurrent injuries of the elbow and the distal radio ulnar joint produce satisfactory results.
