Acute injuries of the distal radioulnar joint and triangular fibrocartilage complex. 2003

David M Lichtman, and Atul Joshi
Department of Orthopedics, JPS Health Network, Fort Worth, Texas, USA.

Distal radioulnar joint disorders have become increasingly recognized. Over the past decade, advances in functional anatomy, kinematics, advanced imaging, and arthroscopy have improved understanding of distal radioulnar joint disorders and their management. In the past, injuries to the triangular fibrocartilage complex and distal radioulnar joint have been regarded as related but separate entities. The authors' classification and treatment algorithm perceives these injuries as a single entity, differing only in their progressively severe anatomic pathology and subsequent clinical manifestations. A discussion of pertinent anatomy, clinical characteristics, ancillary studies, and a new classification system help establish recommended management options of this disorder.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D011884 Radius The outer shorter of the two bones of the FOREARM, lying parallel to the ULNA and partially revolving around it. Radial Tuberosity,Radial Tuberosities,Tuberosities, Radial,Tuberosity, Radial
D002348 Carpal Bones The eight bones of the wrist: SCAPHOID BONE; LUNATE BONE; TRIQUETRUM BONE; PISIFORM BONE; TRAPEZIUM BONE; TRAPEZOID BONE; CAPITATE BONE; and HAMATE BONE. Bone, Carpal,Bones, Carpal,Carpal Bone
D002358 Cartilage, Articular A protective layer of firm, flexible cartilage over the articulating ends of bones. It provides a smooth surface for joint movement, protecting the ends of long bones from wear at points of contact. Articular Cartilage,Articular Cartilages,Cartilages, Articular
D003937 Diagnosis, Differential Determination of which one of two or more diseases or conditions a patient is suffering from by systematically comparing and contrasting results of diagnostic measures. Diagnoses, Differential,Differential Diagnoses,Differential Diagnosis
D003952 Diagnostic Imaging Any visual display of structural or functional patterns of organs or tissues for diagnostic evaluation. It includes measuring physiologic and metabolic responses to physical and chemical stimuli, as well as ultramicroscopy. Imaging, Diagnostic,Imaging, Medical,Medical Imaging
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D014457 Ulna The inner and longer bone of the FOREARM. Semilunar Notch,Trochlear Notch,Ulnar Coronoid Process,Ulnar Trochlear Groove,Coronoid Process, Ulnar,Semilunar Notchs,Trochlear Groove, Ulnar,Trochlear Notchs,Ulnar Coronoid Processes,Ulnar Trochlear Grooves,Ulnas
D014954 Wrist Injuries Injuries to the wrist or the wrist joint. Injuries, Wrist,Injury, Wrist,Wrist Injury

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