Abstract
The distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ), the articulation between the sigmoid notch of
the radius and the distal ulna, plays a pivotal role in stability and load bearing
and allows for pronation and supination of the forearm. Osteoarthritis (OA) of the
DRUJ commonly occurs due to distal radius trauma but may also be the result of conditions
such as joint instability, septic arthritis, or primary OA. It is initially managed
with conservative therapy, but surgery is often considered when nonoperative methods
fail. The surgical approaches available to treat this pathology have grown over the
years. The procedures have generally favorable outcomes, each with their own unique
complications and considerations. This paper comprises a review of the outcomes and
complications for the different procedures commonly used to surgically treat DRUJ
OA.
distal radioulnar joint - osteoarthritis - Darrach - Sauve-Kapandji - hemi-resection
