Anatomy and biomechanics of the distal radioulnar joint

Jerry I Huang; Douglas P Hanel

doi:10.1016/j.hcl.2012.03.002

Anatomy and biomechanics of the distal radioulnar joint

Hand Clin. 2012 May;28(2):157-63. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2012.03.002.

Authors

Jerry I Huang¹, Douglas P Hanel

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington Medical Center, 4245 Roosevelt Way Northeast, Box 354740, Seattle, WA 98105, USA. jihuang@uw.edu

PMID: 22554659
DOI: 10.1016/j.hcl.2012.03.002

Abstract

The distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) is a complex articulation allowing significant rotational and translational motion. Stability of the DRUJ depends on bony contact, intrinsic stabilizers of the triangular fibrocartilage complex, and extrinsic stabilizers of the distal forearm. Understanding the anatomy of this articulation is paramount in clinical decision making for the treatment of disorders involving the DRUJ.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Biomechanical Phenomena
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Radius / anatomy & histology*
Radius / physiology*
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Ulna / anatomy & histology*
Ulna / physiology*
Wrist Joint / anatomy & histology
Wrist Joint / physiology*