Irreducible dorsal radiocarpal fracture dislocation with dissociation of the distal radioulnar joint: a case report.


Published online: Apr 27 2002

Ayekoloye CI, Shah N, Kumar A, Kurdy N.

Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, South Manchester University Hospitals, Manchester, UK.

Abstract

We report a case of dorsal radiocarpal fracture dislocation with dissociation of the distal radioulnar joint. Closed reduction was unsuccessful due to interposition of the osteochondral fragments and open reduction and fixation was carried out with a satisfactory end result. The advantages of volar approach and use of external fixator in the management of this injury are discussed.

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