Instability of the proximal radioulnar joint in Monteggia fractures—an experimental study

Instability of the proximal radioulnar joint in Monteggia fractures—an experimental study

Abstract Background A Monteggia fracture is defined as a fracture of the proximal ulna combined with a luxation of the radial head. The aim of the present work is to evaluate the extent of instability of the radius head in the proximal radioulnar joint (PRUJ) as a function of the severity of elbow f...

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Main Authors: Achim Biewener, Fabian Bischoff, Tobias Rischke, Eric Tille, Ute Nimtschke, Philip Kasten, Klaus-Dieter Schaser, Jörg Nowotny
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Elbow
Monteggia fracture
Proximal radioulnar joint
Radial head dislocation
Biomechanical study
Annular ligament
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-019-1367-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-019-1367-7

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