The Essex-Lopresti Injury:: Evaluation and Treatment Considerations

Julie E Adams; A Lee Osterman

doi:10.1016/j.hcl.2020.07.012

The Essex-Lopresti Injury:: Evaluation and Treatment Considerations

Hand Clin. 2020 Nov;36(4):463-468. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2020.07.012. Epub 2020 Sep 2.

Authors

Julie E Adams¹, A Lee Osterman²

Affiliations

¹ University of Tennessee College of Medicine - Chattanooga, Erlanger Orthopedic Institute, 975 East 3rd Street, Suite C 225, Chattanooga, TN 37403, USA. Electronic address: Adams.julie.e@gmail.com.
² Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, 834 Chestnut St G114, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.

PMID: 33040958
DOI: 10.1016/j.hcl.2020.07.012

Abstract

This article describes evaluation and treatment considerations for Essex-Lopresti injuries. Specific information about pattern recognition and treatment options is provided.

Keywords: Axial instability of the forearm; Essex-Lopresti; Longitudinal instability of the forearm.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Interosseous Membrane / injuries*
Interosseous Membrane / surgery
Joint Dislocations / etiology*
Joint Dislocations / surgery
Radius Fractures* / diagnosis
Radius Fractures* / surgery
Wrist Injuries* / diagnosis
Wrist Injuries* / surgery