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We studied the outcome of patients with chronic distal radioulnar joint symptoms who were treated with excision of the distal ulna and reconstruction using the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon. Twelve patients with 14 wrists were assessed. Ten patients were posttraumatic, and two had bilateral surgery for rheumatoid arthritis. Average age was 37 years at time of operation. Follow-up averaged 20 months (9 months to 4 years). All patients except one reported improvement in pain symptoms. Grip strength of the operated hand as measured by dynamometer readings was 67% of the strength of the normal hand with five wrists achieving an excellent result in grip strength. Eleven patients reported a subjective improvement in functional activities. An improved range of motion was obtained in all patients. We discuss the importance and basis for ligamentous reconstruction following excision of the distal ulna and review the literature for other previously described procedures.
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