Distal Radioulnar Joint Prosthesis

Document Type : CURRENT CONCEPTS REVIEW

Authors

1 Orthopedic Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

2 Hand and Upper Extremity Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Abstract

The distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) prostheses have been available for many years and despite their superior outcomes
compared to conventional DRUJ reconstructions in both short and long-term follow-ups, they have not become as
popular as common hip and knee prostheses.
In the current review article, at the first step, we discussed the applied anatomy and biomechanics of the DRUJ, and
secondly, we classified DRUJ prostheses according to available literature, and reviewed different types of prostheses
with their outcomes. Finally we proposed simple guidelines to help the surgeon to choose the appropriate DRUJ
prosthesis.
Level of evidence: IV

Keywords


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