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

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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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.

Keywords

distal radius fracture - DRUJ - TFCC - ulnar styloid fracture - volar locking plate
 

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