Table 1. Etiology-based classification of DRUJ instability.
Etiology | Cause of DRUJ instability |
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Traumatic | Osseous instability Extra-articular fracture Essex-Lopresti fracture dislocation Galeazzi fracture dislocation Distal radius fracture Intra-articular fracture Ulnar head fracture Sigmoid notch fracture Foveal avulsion fracture Ligamentous instability Radioulnar ligament tear |
Inflammatory | Rheumatoid arthritis |
Congenital | Madelung deformity |
Neoplastic | Multiple osteochondromatosis |
Abbreviation: DRUJ, distal radioulnar joint.