Post-traumatic Ossification of the Distal Radioulnar Joint

Publication date: June 2014 Source:Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation, Volume 18, Issue 1 Author(s): Lo Ramon Yiu , Yuen-Fai Leung , Yuen-Lun Lee A 41-year-old lady had a history of fall injury with her left hand landed outstretched. The initial radiographs showed no fracture. She complained of persistent wrist pain and stiffness. The subsequent follow-up radiographs showed progressive radio-opaque lesion over the volar aspect of the distal radio-ulnar joint. Surgical excision was performed and patient regained full wrist joint motion and grip power.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research