Chronic Instability of the Distal Radioulnar Joint: Diagnosis and Management

Abhijeet L Wahegaonkar, Steve Rocha

Volume 2 | Issue 2 | Sep – Dec 2017 | Page 2-7

Author: Abhijeet L Wahegaonkar [1], Steve Rocha [1]

[1]  Department of Orthopaedics, Upper Extremity, Hand and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery Service, Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
[2] Orthopaedic Speciality Clinic, Pune Mahatrahtra.

Address of Correspondence
Dr. Abhijeet L. Wahegaonkar
Department of Orthopaedics, Upper Extremity, Hand and
Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery Service, Sancheti Institute
for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Email: abhiwahe@gmail.com

Abstract

Chronic Instability of the distal radioulnar joint is not uncommon but often misdiagnosed and mistreated. This review focusses on chronic wrist instability and provides an insight into this uncommon disorder.
Keywords: Distal Radioulnar Joint.

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