J Wrist Surg 2013; 02(02): 180-185
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1342966
Case Report
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Causes of a Block to Forearm Rotation after Distal Radius Fractures

Authors

  • Daniel Mok

    1   Upper Limb Unit, Epsom General Hospital, Surrey, United Kingdom
  • Ramiah Chidambaram

    1   Upper Limb Unit, Epsom General Hospital, Surrey, United Kingdom
  • Toshiyasu Nakamura

    2   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
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Publication History

Publication Date:
23 May 2013 (online)

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Abstract

Three cases of a block to forearm rotation after a distal radius fracture were presented. The unique feature is that the surgeon should be diligent in seeking and rectifying causes of distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) instability and rotation loss after fracture treatment.