An x-ray is very useful in diagnosing a DRUJ injury and causes over 2 mm widening of the radial ulnar joint (the joint between the radius and the ulna).

The radiocarpal joint is one of the two main joints that make up the wrist. ... The outer layer of the joint capsule is fibrous and connects to the radius, ulna, and first row of carpal bones.

This break results in a complete fracture of the radius but the wrist joint remains unaffected. Colles’ Fracture represents about 90% of all distal radius fractures. Smith's Fracture.

After a distal radius fracture, orthopedic surgeons should be aware of symptoms like unexplained wrist pain or swelling, or a burning sensation in the hand, which could indicate complex regional ...

Ulnar styloid fractures often accompany a radius fracture. They affect your ulnar styloid process, ... It fits into the cartilage of your wrist joint and plays an important role in the strength ...

KOLOA, Hawaii — Surgeons should individualize treatment of distal radius fractures based on fracture pattern, patient factors and the surgeon’s skillset, according to a presenter here.In his ...

Composed of the radius and the ulnar bones, the forearm is very important for day-to-day functioning, allowing for movements called pronation and supination. A Galeazzi fracture is a fracture of ...

On the dorsal side of the wrist, just ulnar to Lister’s tubercle, is the distal ulna. The distal ulna is the largest prominence in the wrist. Examination of the Hand ...

The elbow joint consists of three separate bones: the humerus (in the upper arm) and the radius and ulna (in the forearm). It also contains multiple ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves that ...