Fractures and dislocations of the distal radioulnar joint

Fractures and dislocations of the distal radioulnar joint are frequently visualized as a secondary problem in comparison to the more apparent radius fractures. Frequently, in the long-term follow-up of patients with radius fractures, ulnar wrist pain secondary to distal radioulnar joint incongruity is the final outcome. Therefore, in the evaluation of the injured forearm the distal radioulnar joint must be assessed clinically and radiographically. In this assessment if distal radioulnar joint instability or incongruity is present then joint stabilization or reduction, respectively, must be attained.