druj

Definition

Fracture of the radial shaft with disruption to the distal radio-ulna joint (DRUJ)

Options

Darrach's

- distal ulna excision

- best for elderly RA patient

Bower's interpositional hemiarthoplasty

Technique

Types

Dorsal

- most common

Volar

Causes

1.  Acute traumatic peripheral tear TFCC with DRUJ dislocation

- usually major trauma

- dorsal or volar

2A.  Distal radial fracture