Acta ortopédica mexicana
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Acta ortopédica mexicana · Sep 2007
Review[Instability from the distal radioulnar joint: reconstruction and evolution of dorsal triangular fibrocartilage complex ligament].
Dorsal and palmar radio ulnar ligaments are part of the triangular fibrocartilage complex and are the principal stabilizer of this articulation. The distal radio ulnar joint provides not only pronation and supination to the forearm, but also it's basic for strength. The objective of this study is to evaluate the functional results of the dorsal radio ulnar joint ligament reconstruction in patient with distal radio ulnar instability. ⋯ The mean complaint was pain for all patients, weakness in 9 patients and instability in 7. The mean follow up was 2 years 4 months, with a range from 6 months to 8 years. The patients refer totally satisfied, 8 of them, partially satisfied 2 and one patient insatisfied.