Isolated traumatic distal radioulnar joint instability traumatic distal radioulnar joint instability with radius fracture Traumatic distal radioulnar joint instability
Conditions
Interventions
The modified ulnar gutter slab is a type of splint that is applied to the ulnar side of the forearm. The length of the splint extends from the distal end, which reaches the palmar crease to the proxim
Experimental Procedure/Surgery,Active Comparator Procedure/Surgery
Modified ulnar gutter slab,Sugar tong slab
Sponsors
Ramathibodi Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
15 Years to 90 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria were the patients with traumatic DRUJ instability who have received the treatment with TFCC repair surgery. 1. isolated traumatic DRUJ injury 2.combined DRUJ injury with associated fracture, which are distal end radius fracture and Galeazzi fracture
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: We excluded the patient with a history of fracture or DRUJ instability who received treatment by conservative method, those with multiple injuries, open fractures, previous hand, wrist and elbow abnormalities as well as those who declined or withdrew from participating in the project.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Elbow, forearm and wristRange of motion 4 weeks, and 6 weeks post-operation Goniometer,Stability of Distal radioulnar joint 4,6 weeks post operation Post operation lateral radiograph,dorsal displacement of subluxation of ulnar head | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| DASH score 4,6 weeks post operation DASH Questionaire | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactPanithan Tuntiyatorn
Faculty of medicine, Ramathibodi hospital
Outcome results
None listed