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Case Report • Rev. bras. ortop. 58 (2) • Mar-Apr 2023 • https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0040-1715515   copy

Percutaneous Suspensory Stabilization of Chronic Distal Radioulnar Joint (DRUJ) Dislocation Using an Adjustable Loop Endobutton Construct: Case Report* * Work developed at the Department of Orthopaedics, INHS Kalyani, Visakhapatnam, India.

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Abstract

Chronic distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) dislocation has been treated historically with complex osteotomies and reconstructive procedures, often resulting in intractable stiffness and loss of function. It is desirable to use a technique of fixation that will not only restore the wrist biomechanics but also be cosmetically appealing to the individual. We present a novel technique of reduction and fixation of a chronically dislocated DRUJ in a 26-year-old male using a minimally invasive approach, with successful restoration of DRUJ function and no postoperative complications.

Keywords
wrist injuries/diagnosis; wrist injuries/surgery; wrist injuries/physiology; orthopedics/trends; external fixators

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