Journal of the Korean Fracture Society  2008;21(1):66-69

doi:10.12671/jkfs.2008.21.1.66

Anterior Dislocation of Distal Radio-Ulnar Joint: A Case Report.

Shin Kun KIM 1 ; Sang Bong KO ; Seung Bum CHAE

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Keywords

Distal radioulnar joint; Volar dislocation

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

There are variable types in wrist joint injury. Most common case is simple distal radius fracture. And ulnar head dislocation associated with disruption of distal radioulnar ligament is unusual. Among thease injury types. volar dislocation of ulnar head in the distal radioulnar joint is not common and it is misdiagnosis frequently. So it needs to surgical operation frequently. The author reviews this injury with the relevant literature.