Fractures of the radial head and the otecranon are two of the most common fractures of the
elbow; together. they account for more than one-half of the fnac-tures that occur at that site …

Pronation and supination of the forearm occur through the proximal radioulnar joint (PRUJ)
and distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ), which function as 1 unit. A combination of bony support …

Studies have shown that since 1997, the incidence of injuries to the distal radius has
increased by 22%, leading to increased professional interest in the treatment of these …

The most common cause of residual wrist disability after fractures of the distal radius is the
distal radioulnar joint. The 3 basic conditions that produce radioulnar pain and limitation of …

We believe a better way is needed to accurately describe the spectrum of associated injuries
that commonly occur in conjunction with a radial head fracture. A review of our institution's …

Background: Longitudinal instability of the forearm (the Essex-Lopresti lesion) following
radial head excision may be difficult to detect. This cadaveric study examines a stress test …

The Essex-Lopresti injury is rare. It consists of fracture of the head of the radius, rupture of
the interosseous membrane and disruption of the distal radioulnar joint. The injury is often …

With the wide array of treatment options now available, this is an exciting era for the
treatment of fractures of the distal radius. An improved understanding of kinematics, bone …

Introduction At present, surgical treatment of comminuted radial head fractures without
associated instability continues to be controversial. When anatomical reconstruction is not …

Background: Management of posttraumatic radiocapitellar and/or proximal radioulnar joint
dysfunction and pain is a challenging problem, often with more than one pathological …