Isolated Acute Dorsal Distal Radioulnar Joint Dislocation: A Case Report

Isolated acute distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) dislocation is a rare condition and easy undiagnosed. Few cases are reported in the literature about its treatment. We reported a case of an isolated acute traumatic dorsal DRUJ dislocation treated with early reduction and immobilization.

We present a case of a 12-year-old female with an isolated dorsal acute DRUJ dislocation. We performed for the early diagnosis a clinical examination, X-rays, and computed tomography scan. We treated this condition with a closed reduction and immobilization in an above-elbow cast for 4 weeks and in a below-elbow brace for 2 weeks. The outcome was good.

Isolated acute dorsal DRUJ dislocation is an uncommon injury; the early diagnosis and timely treatment usually result in good outcome. In our case, an early transition to below-elbow brace results in a faster recovery.