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  • Title: Sigmoid notch osteotomy for posttraumatic dorsal dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint: A case report.
    Author: Thomas J, Large R, Tham SK.
    Journal: J Hand Surg Am; 2006 Dec; 31(10):1601-4. PubMed ID: 17145379.
    Abstract:
    Instability of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) is associated most commonly with injury to the soft-tissue restraints of that joint, particularly the triangular fibrocartilage complex. The dorsal rim of the sigmoid notch, however, also plays an important role as a bony restraint to dorsal subluxation. We report a case of posttraumatic dorsal dislocation of the DRUJ associated with a depressed fracture of the dorsal rim of the sigmoid notch. This was treated with soft-tissue release and corrective osteotomy of the dorsal rim of the sigmoid notch to restore DRUJ stability and congruency.
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