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

Shin-Kun Kim; Sang-Bong Ko; Seung-Bum Chae

doi:10.12671/jkfs.2008.21.1.66

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Kim, Ko, and Chae: Anterior Dislocation of Distal Radio-Ulnar Joint: A Case Report

Case Report

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

Published online: 31 January 2008

DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2008.21.1.66

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

Shin-Kun Kim, M.D., Sang-Bong Ko, M.D., Seung-Bum Chae, M.D.

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Daegu Catholic University Medical Center, Daegu, Korea.

Address reprint requests to: Sang-Bong Ko, M.D. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Daegu Catholic University Medical Center, 3056-6, Daemyeong 4-dong, Nam-gu, Daegu 705-718, Korea. Tel: 82-53-650-4283, Fax: 82-53-626-4272, bong@cu.ac.kr

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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.

Keywords: Distal radioulnar joint, Volar dislocation

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Fig. 1

Initial Simple X-ray and CT show anterior dislocation of ulnar head.

Fig. 2

This picture shows reduced ECU interposed between the dislocated distal radio-ulnar joint.

Fig. 3

Postoperative simple X-ray and CT show reduced ulnar head.

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