DRUJ/TFCC Injuries and Treatment-Stability of the Distal Radioulna Joint- Biomechanics, Pathophysiology, Physical Diagnosis, and Restoration of Function What We Have Learned in 25 Years

Stability of the Distal Radioulna Joint- Biomechanics, Pathophysiology, Physical Diagnosis, and Restoration of Function What We Have Learned in 25 Years

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The article discusses the stability of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) and what has been learned in the past 25 years. It highlights the importance of understanding the anatomy and biomechanics of the DRUJ and the contributions made to the field of hand surgery that have improved our understanding of this joint. The article also emphasizes the significance of physical diagnosis in evaluating and treating disorders of the distal end of the ulna. It highlights the use of provocative maneuvers to diagnose instability at the DRUJ and discusses the consequences of failing to appreciate triangular fibrocartilage (TFC) anatomy when treating displaced distal radius fractures. The article concludes by stressing the importance of reconstructing the deep fibers of the TFC in surgeries to restore DRUJ stability.

Keywords

distal radioulnar joint

DRUJ stability

anatomy

biomechanics

hand surgery

physical diagnosis

provocative maneuvers

triangular fibrocartilage

distal radius fractures

deep fibers