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Distal radioulnar joint incongruity after shortening of the ulna

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Donal Shanahan

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Abstract

Coronal sections of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) were studied in 13 preserved cadaveric wrists specimens before and after 2 mm of shortening of the ulna. The DRUJs were subclassified on the basis of the DRUJ angle and depth of the sigmoid notch. The changes in the extent and location of area of contact and radioulnar separation were noted. Although reduction in area of contact occurred in every specimen and DRUJ type, the maximum radioulnar separation and reduction in area of contact occurred in the DRUJ type IB and IIB. This could be a possible factor producing point loading and subsequent occurrence of DRUJ remodelling in the long-term after shortening of the ulna.


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Author(s): Shanahan D; Deshmukh SC; Coulthard D

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of Hand Surgery

Year: 2000

Volume: 25

Issue: 5

Pages: 434-438

Print publication date: 01/01/2000

ISSN (print): 0266-7681

ISSN (electronic): 1532-2211

Publisher: Sage Publications

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0266-7681(00)80006-6

DOI: 10.1016/S0266-7681(00)80006-6

PubMed id: 10991806


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