Isolated dorsal dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint: A case report

M A Haouzi; R A Bassir; M Boufettal; M Kharmaz; M O Lamrani; M Mahfoud; A El Bardouni; M S Berrada

doi:10.1016/j.tcr.2020.100349

Isolated dorsal dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint: A case report

Trauma Case Rep. 2020 Jul 29:29:100349. doi: 10.1016/j.tcr.2020.100349. eCollection 2020 Oct.

Authors

M A Haouzi¹, R A Bassir¹, M Boufettal¹, M Kharmaz¹, M O Lamrani¹, M Mahfoud¹, A El Bardouni¹, M S Berrada¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, Ibn Sina Hospital, University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco.

Abstract

Isolated distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) dislocation is a rare injury. Reports of isolated DRUJ luxations, volar or dorsal, are often case reports and rarely a series of cases. We present a case of an isolated acute dorsal dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint in a 25-year-old man. The patient underwent closed reduction and a transcutaneous radioulnar pinning was done followed by cast immobilization in neutral rotation during 6 weeks. After six months follow -up, the functional result was satisfactory, patient experienced no pain and had no restrictions in work or sports-related activities.

Keywords: Closed reduction; Dislocation; Distal radioulnar joint; Dorsal.

Publication types

Case Reports