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  • Title: Instability in the Setting of Distal Radius Fractures: Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment.
    Author: Ross PR, Chung KC.
    Journal: Hand Clin; 2020 Nov; 36(4):417-427. PubMed ID: 33040954.
    Abstract:
    Distal radius fractures with severe displacement or concomitant triangular fibrocartilage complex tears may be accompanied by distal radioulnar joint instability. Clinicians should examine the distal radioulnar joint closely when managing wrist fractures and treat coexisting instability appropriately. Chronic instability from distal radius malunion may require osteotomy or radioulnar ligament reconstruction. With proper management, most patients recover forearm stability and rotational motion after distal radius fracture.
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