Distal Radioulnar Joint
A 58-year-old right-hand-dominant female presents with progressive right wrist pain over 2 years. She has a history of distal radius fracture 15 years ago treated non-operatively. Examination shows limited and painful forearm rotation. Radiographs confirm DRUJ arthritis with ulnar positive variance. Regarding surgical options for DRUJ arthritis:
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The Darrach procedure (distal ulna resection) involves excision of the distal ulna with preservation...
The Sauve-Kapandji procedure involves DRUJ fusion with creation of a proximal pseudarthrosis; it pre...
Ulnar head replacement (UHR) is contraindicated in all active patients; the Darrach procedure is pre...
Complications of Darrach include painful radioulnar convergence (impingement), ulnar stump instabili...
Ulnar head replacement (UHR) aims to preserve the anatomy and biomechanics of the DRUJ; indications ...
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