Distal radioulnar joint function after Galeazzi fracture-dislocations treated by open reduction and internal plate fixation. 1993

J Strehle, and C Gerber
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Bern Inselspital, Switzerland.

Nineteen Galeazzi fracture-dislocations were reviewed clinically and roentgenographically at an average of 83 months after open reduction and internal fixation. Radiographic observation of fracture reduction was correlated with clinical results. Patients with anatomic fracture reduction had minimal sequelae and better or equal functional results than patients with imperfect reduction. Manual laborers had no weakness, but nonmanual laborers showed significant deficits in supination strength. Concomitant fractures of the wrist, the hand, or both were associated with significant pronation weakness. The volar approach was associated with a significant deficit of flexion/extension range of motion (ROM). Attention was focused on distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) function and pain. Distal radioulnar joint function was fully restored by open reduction and internal fixation of the radius and indirect anatomic reduction and functional aftercare of the DRUJ in 16 cases. Open revision, repair of the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC), and immobilization of the wrist are not necessary if anatomic reduction of the joint is obtained by indirect means such as open reduction and internal fixation of the radius.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D011859 Radiography Examination of any part of the body for diagnostic purposes by means of X-RAYS or GAMMA RAYS, recording the image on a sensitized surface (such as photographic film). Radiology, Diagnostic X-Ray,Roentgenography,X-Ray, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X-Ray,Diagnostic X-Ray Radiology,X-Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X Ray,Diagnostic X Ray Radiology,Diagnostic X-Rays,Radiology, Diagnostic X Ray,X Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,X Ray, Diagnostic,X-Rays, Diagnostic
D011885 Radius Fractures Fractures of the RADIUS. Galeazzi Fracture,Galeazzi Fracture Dislocation,Radial Fractures,Dislocation, Galeazzi Fracture,Fracture Dislocation, Galeazzi,Fracture, Galeazzi,Fracture, Radial,Fracture, Radius,Radial Fracture,Radius Fracture
D001860 Bone Plates Implantable fracture fixation devices attached to bone fragments with screws to bridge the fracture gap and shield the fracture site from stress as bone heals. (UMDNS, 1999) Bone Plate,Plate, Bone,Plates, Bone
D004204 Joint Dislocations Displacement of bones from their normal positions at a joint. Inferior Dislocation,Joint Subluxations,Luxatio Erecta,Dislocation, Joint,Dislocations, Joint,Inferior Dislocations,Joint Dislocation,Joint Subluxation,Subluxation, Joint,Subluxations, Joint
D005260 Female Females
D005500 Follow-Up Studies Studies in which individuals or populations are followed to assess the outcome of exposures, procedures, or effects of a characteristic, e.g., occurrence of disease. Followup Studies,Follow Up Studies,Follow-Up Study,Followup Study,Studies, Follow-Up,Studies, Followup,Study, Follow-Up,Study, Followup
D005593 Fracture Fixation, Internal The use of internal devices (metal plates, nails, rods, etc.) to hold the position of a fracture in proper alignment. Osteosynthesis, Fracture,Fixation, Internal Fracture,Fixations, Internal Fracture,Fracture Fixations, Internal,Fracture Osteosyntheses,Fracture Osteosynthesis,Internal Fracture Fixation,Internal Fracture Fixations,Osteosyntheses, Fracture
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults

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