Title: CT of subluxation of distal radioulnar joint
Abstract: Objective To evaluate the importance of CT in the diagnosis of the subluxation of the distal radioulnar joint (SDRUJ). Methods Transaxial CT scans of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) were performed at pronation and supination position in 56 patients (male 36, female 20) suspected of SDRUJ. The method of modified Nakamura radioulnar line was used on both wrists to determine the presence of dorsal or palmar head of ulna subluxation. Results Of 56 cases with SDRUJ, 10 were palmar subluxation and 15 dorsal subluxation. Two cases with dorsal head of ulna subluxation were false positive as compared with the contralateral normal wrist. Conclusion CT is able to overcome the false positive result from radiography and is an effective screening method in patients suspected of SDRUJ.
Publication Year: 2001
Publication Date: 2001-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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