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Technique Spotlight : Tips and Tricks for Predicting Which Radial Shaft Fractures Will Be Unstable; Repair Options for the DRUJ/TFCC After Radial Fixation

Indications Persistent distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) instability or an irreducible DRUJ after anatomic fixation of a radial shaft fracture requires further evaluation and management. The following scenarios are typically encountered after radial shaft fixation: 1. Reduced and stable DRUJ 2.…

Technique Spotlight : ORIF of Galeazzi Fracture-Dislocations

Indications The decision between surgical and nonsurgical management is largely guided by patient age. In children, closed reduction and casting is the mainstay of treatment if an adequate reduction of both the radius fracture and the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ)…

Distal Radioulnar Joint Instability and Galeazzi Fractures

Introduction The Galeazzi fracture-dislocation is a fracture of the distal one-third of the radial shaft with an associated distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) dislocation. This injury was described first by Astley Cooper in 1826 and later named after Riccardo Galeazzi who…

Loss of Elbow Motion

Acute and chronic disorders of the elbow are frequently observed in both recreational and professional athletes, particularly athletes who participate in sports that involve throwing. Although clinicians most frequently evaluate athletes in throwing-related sports who have elbow pathology related to…

Arthroscopic management of elbow stiffness and arthritis

OVERVIEW Chapter synopsis Stiffness and contracture of the elbow are common after elbow injury, surgical interventions, and with arthritic conditions. Initial treatments are typically nonoperative and include static bracing and structured rehabilitation. For patients who experience suboptimal motion that severely…