A case report of distal radioulnar joint dislocation fixed by using mini-plate-button. (2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sang, Lili; Liu, Hongliang; Liu, Jian; Chen, Bojian; Xu, Shuchai
• Is Part Of: International journal of surgery case reports. Volume 34(2017)
• Page Start: 69
• Page End: 73
• Publication Date: 2017
• Subjects: GCTTS -- DRUJ dislocation -- Mini-plate-button -- Absorbable suture -- Case report; Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative -- Periodicals; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.02.042
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2210-2612

Abstract

Highlights: Pathological factors may cause significant distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) dislocation, which is a rare clinical entity in the orthopaedic literature, and treatments are not uniform. At surgery, the stabilization of DRUJ was constructed by using mini-plate-button after removal of intraoperative debridement of the tumor. Reduction of DRUJ dislocation was facilitated by mini-plate-button and absorbable suture. The treatment avoid the intra-articular or extra-articular ligament construction and the damage of adjacent tissue and bone. Abstract: Introduction: Pathological factors may cause significant distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) dislocation, which is a rare clinical entity in orthopedic literature, and corresponding treatments are not uniform. Presentation of case: We describe the case of a DRUJ dislocation caused by giant cell tumour of tendon sheath (GCTTS) in wrist. At surgery, the stabilization of DRUJ was constructed by using mini-plate-button after removal of intraoperative removal of the tumor. Postoperative plain films showed good position, and no obvious dislocation was found. Discussion: Reduction of DRUJ dislocation was facilitated by mini-plate-button and absorbable suture. The treatment avoided intro-articular or extra-articular ligament construction and damage of adjacent tissue and bone. Conclusion: For DRUJ dislocation caused by GCTTS leading to severe tendon and ligament damage, the operative treatment of mini-plate-button may be effective.