AnatomyDiseasesPhenomena and Processes
UlnaUlna FracturesPronationWrist InjuriesSupinationWrist JointRadiusRadius FracturesMonteggia's Fracture
FracturesWristCarpalRadius and ulna fracElbowBoneUlnarRadioulnar jointsExcisionLesionThird of ulnaTibiaLateralFracture of the ulnaGiant cell tumourCarpusAngulationDRUJUpper limbInstabilityEpiphysisResectionBonesJointsDiagnosisSoft-tissueUlnocarpalProximallyFibularRadial headSubluxationEpiphysealSupinationLongitudinalRadiograph demonstratesPatientLimbScrewsLeftInvolvement
Fractures27
  • ORIF distal radius CPT fractures can get complicated because of new technology (e.g., fracture specific fixation, fixed-angle plate fixation), and the recognition of distal radial fractures requires accurate repair. (namokarhealthcare.com)
  • Ulna fractures are more common in both men and women before age 40 and women after age 60. (wikipedia.org)
  • Other causes of ulna fractures include sporting injuries, road traffic incidents, falls from a height, and conditions such as osteoporosis and potentially both primary and secondary cancer. (wikipedia.org)
  • Fractures of the ulna can occur at different levels of the bone: near the wrist, in the middle or near the elbow. (wikipedia.org)
  • Nightstick fracture is a fracture of the middle portion of the ulna without other fractures. (wikipedia.org)
  • Distal ulna fractures typically occur along with distal radius fractures. (wikipedia.org)
  • Ulna fractures are more common in both men and women before age 40 and women after age 60, which is related to osteoporosis. (wikipedia.org)
  • The distal radius fracture (DRF) is the most common fracture of the forearm and accounts for approximately 16% of all skeletal fractures. (medscape.com)
  • The description of these fractures is based on distal radial angulation and displacement, intra-articular or extra-articular involvement, and associated anomalies of the ulnar or carpal bones. (medscape.com)
  • Distal radius fractures with articular involvement are more likely to require surgical management. (medscape.com)
  • Most distal radius fractures are diagnosed by conventional radiography. (medscape.com)
  • Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are used in the evaluation of complex distal radial fractures, for the assessment of associated injuries, and for preoperative and postoperative management. (medscape.com)
  • Wrist injuries that result in pain, edema, crepitus, deformity, or ecchymosis should be evaluated for distal radial fractures. (medscape.com)
  • There are numerous classification systems that describe fractures of the distal radius, traditionally chosen by the clinician based on preference. (medscape.com)
  • One example is the Universal Classification of Distal Radial Fractures (see Table 1). (medscape.com)
  • Distal radius fracture (DRF) is the most common fracture of the upper extremity, representing 16% of all fractures treated in emergency departments [ 1 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • For example, fractures of the radius and ulna are very common in small breed dogs, yet besides the small size of the bones, it is also known that there can be a decrease in vascular density to the distal radius in these dogs compared with normal sized dogs. (aofoundation.org)
  • Two possible indications for the LCP 1.5 system are distal radius fractures in toy or miniature breed dogs and cats and hyperextension from rheumatoid arthritis. (aofoundation.org)
  • A break of the distal radius happens if the part of the radius closest to the wrist fractures. (justinziegler.net)
  • Patients who suffer from severe rotational instability of the forearm and pain in the Distal Radio-Ulnar Joint (DRUJ), may be able to attribute these symptoms to DRUJ fractures, ligamentous disruption or ulnar styloid fractures. (hospitalmanagement.net)
  • The three main types of elbow fractures include an olecranon fracture, radial head fracture, and a distal humerus fracture, each having their own distinct characteristics and symptoms. (raleighortho.com)
  • Although distal humerus fractures are relatively uncommon, they can happen as a result of a hard blow to the elbow, falling onto a bent elbow, or putting your hand out to break a fall while the elbow is extended straight. (raleighortho.com)
  • Fractures of the distal radius and ulna account for three fourths of wrist injuries. (medscape.com)
  • Fractures of the CARPAL BONES, the distal ULNA and/or RADIUS at the WRIST. (bvsalud.org)
  • OBJECTIVE: Distal forearm fractures are among the most common upper limb fractures in all ages, and many classifications have been proposed to describe them. (bvsalud.org)
  • The aim of this study is to use the AO/OTA 2018 classification to report the epidemiology of distal forearm fractures in adults treated at a single center. (bvsalud.org)
  • METHODS: A retrospective analysis of the initial radiographs obtained from cases of distal forearm fractures in an orthopedic emergency room at a single tertiary hospital. (bvsalud.org)
Wrist16
  • On physical examination, there was fusiform swelling and tenderness over distal ulna of left wrist. (jocr.co.in)
  • AP and lateral X Rays of the wrist showed expansile lytic lesion of distal ulna involving epiphysis with some metaphyseal extension( Fig. 1 ). (jocr.co.in)
  • The fracture may be confined to the ulna or accompanied with damage to the radius or the wrist or elbow joints. (wikipedia.org)
  • Galeazzi fracture - not a fracture of the ulna but a displaced fracture of the radius accompanied by a dislocation of the ulna at the wrist, where the radius and ulna come together. (wikipedia.org)
  • In Campanacci grade Grade III tumors, multiple reconstruction techniques after resection of the distal radius have been described, such as bone graft plus wrist arthrodesis. (jbstjournal.com)
  • Re: Wrist fusion through centralisation of the ulna for recurrent giant cell tumour of the distal radius. (jbstjournal.com)
  • 6. Gulia A, Puri A, Prajapati A, Kurisunkal V. Outcomes of short segment distal radius resections and wrist fusion with iliac crest bone grafting for giant cell tumor. (jbstjournal.com)
  • Wrist arthrodesis and osteoarticular reconstruction in giant cell tumor of the distal radius. (jbstjournal.com)
  • Radiographs of the wrist showed an enlarged lateral half of the distal ulnar epiphysis. (ispub.com)
  • Can Total Wrist Arthroplasty Be an Option for Treatment of Highly Comminuted Distal Radius Fracture in Selected Patients? (hindawi.com)
  • We present two case reports of successful primary shortening of the forearm and total wrist arthroplasty (TWA) using the new angle-stable Maestro Wrist Reconstructive System (WRS) for treatment of highly comminuted distal radius fracture in selected autonomous patients. (hindawi.com)
  • The primary wrist hemiarthroplasty with or without replacement of distal radius metaphysis for treatment of highly comminuted DRFs in elderly patients may help avoid secondary procedures related to posttraumatic wrist joint osteoarthritis (OA) and can lead to a faster restoration of their ability to work and independence [ 8 - 11 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • The end closest to your wrist is referred to as the distal end. (justinziegler.net)
  • The ulna proximally connects with the trochlea of the humerus and distally it is articulated with the ulna notch of the radius and with the triangular articulate disc in the wrist [4] . (physio-pedia.com)
  • Historically, injuries affecting the forearm and wrist have been treated with surgical techniques necessitating partial or complete ulna resection. (hospitalmanagement.net)
  • The wrist includes 5 large joint cavities in addition to the intercarpal joint spaces: the radiocarpal joint, the distal radio-ulnar joint (DRUJ), the midcarpal joint, the large carpometacarpal joint (between the carpus and the second, third, fourth, and fifth metacarpals), and the small carpometacarpal joint (between the first metacarpal and the trapezium). (medscape.com)
Carpal3
  • The distal end of the radius and the carpal bones were normal. (ispub.com)
  • It consists of the distal ends of the radius and ulna bones, eight carpal bones, and the proximal ends of five metacarpal bones. (healthline.com)
  • The distal carpal row contains the trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate and articulates with the 5 metacarpals. (medscape.com)
Radius and ulna frac1
  • The patient was an approximately 2-year-old 1.5 kg miniature poodle with a radius and ulna fracture of the left thoracic limb. (aofoundation.org)
Elbow6
  • It is located on the lateral side of the forearm parallel to the ulna (in anatomical position with arms hanging at the sides of the body, palms facing forward) between the thumb and the elbow. (namokarhealthcare.com)
  • Monteggia fracture - a fracture of the near to elbow end of the ulna with the dislocation of the head of the radius at the elbow joint. (wikipedia.org)
  • The knee and ulna part of the elbow are hinge joints. (corawen.com)
  • Alteration in the shape of the trochlea changes the angle of articulation with the ulna, resulting in increased elbow angulation. (slideshare.net)
  • The elbow is the joint in the center of each arm which is made up of three bones: the ulna (forearm bone on the pinky side), radius (forearm bone on the thumb side), and humerus (upper arm bone). (raleighortho.com)
  • The distal humerus is the rounded bottom part of the bone connecting the shoulder to the elbow. (raleighortho.com)
Bone17
  • It can involve any bone of the body4, but most common locations are metaphysis of proximal humerus, distal femur, proximal tibia and posterior elements of spine. (jocr.co.in)
  • An ulna fracture is a break in the ulna bone, one of the two bones in the forearm. (wikipedia.org)
  • The ulna bone can also break after falling on the forearm or falling on an outstretched arm. (wikipedia.org)
  • The objective is to report a case of a patient who underwent treatment of Campanacci grade Grade III distal radius bone GCT, with pre-operative denosumab application and resection surgery, replacement by bone graft (distal ulna), and ulnocarpal arthrodesis. (jbstjournal.com)
  • The ulna (Figs. 212, 213) is a long bone, prismatic in form, placed at the medial side of the forearm, parallel with the radius. (theodora.com)
  • Here, we explore whether the temporal sequence of bone condensation predicts variation in the capacity of evolution to generate morphological diversity in proximal and distal forelimb segments across more than 600 species of mammals. (elifesciences.org)
  • This study reports an interesting analysis of evolutionary variation in forelimb/hand bone shapes in relation to functional and developmental variation along the proximo-distal axis. (elifesciences.org)
  • There was bone loss at the distal ulna, most likely due to stress shielding. (aofoundation.org)
  • The bone of the distal radius, ulna and carpus was re-absorbed. (orthopaedicweblinks.com)
  • X-rays confirmed what Cronenworth had already suspected, and further examination revealed a non-displaced fracture of the distal ulna bone. (yahoo.com)
  • The tissue is then brought again over the tendon and secured to itself and the ulna, utilizing bone anchors. (dnahelix.com)
  • A 2- 2-cm portion of distal extensor retinaculum is harvested and secured to the ulnar osseous groove using small bone anchors. (dnahelix.com)
  • The olecranon is an extension of the ulna, the forearm bone located on the pinky side of the arm. (raleighortho.com)
  • X-ray assay of the right arm showed an osteolytic lesion in the distal end of the right ulna, with soft tissue heterogeneity extending to the skin surrounding the bone ( Figure 1 ). (who.int)
  • The scaphoid bone receives its blood supply from the distal part of this arch, which is prone to injury. (medscape.com)
  • Ulna right, D-max (Gy): Whole bone in PVT? (cancercentrum.se)
  • Ulna left, D-max (Gy): Whole bone in PVT? (cancercentrum.se)
Ulnar8
  • The purpose of this case report is to report a atypical case of a patient who had the lateral aspect of the distal ulnar epiphysis involved which has not been reported before, review the literature and discuss the management. (ispub.com)
  • The height of the distal ulnar epiphysis was more than the styloid process of the ulna. (ispub.com)
  • With none involving the lateral half of the distal ulnar epiphysis. (ispub.com)
  • Tenderness might be elicited alongside the ulnar border of the triquetrum and the distal ulna. (dnahelix.com)
  • Identify and shield the dorsal cutaneous branch of the ulnar nerve in the distal incision. (dnahelix.com)
  • The primary cause is the removal of the ulnar head and destabilisation of the ulna, which, ironically, is the source of pain relief. (hospitalmanagement.net)
  • The ulnar head is then fused to the distal radius. (hospitalmanagement.net)
  • The presence of the distal ulnar stabilises the joint. (hospitalmanagement.net)
Radioulnar joints1
Excision4
  • Treatment was done by surgical excision of distal ulna upto about one cm. proximal to the lesion. (jocr.co.in)
  • 3. Barik S, Jain A, Ahmad S, Singh V. Functional outcome in giant cell tumor of distal radius treated with excision and fibular arthroplasty: A case series. (jbstjournal.com)
  • There are several variations, some of which call for the complete excision of the distal ulna. (hospitalmanagement.net)
  • Others call for a limited excision leaving a partial interposition of the soft tissue to the remaining ulna. (hospitalmanagement.net)
Lesion1
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) revealed a well-defined, asymmetrical, dumbbell-shaped soft-tissue lesion involving the interosseous region of the distal forearm and extending until the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ). (dtrf.org)
Third of ulna2
Tibia1
  • The distal radio is the third most frequent location, after the distal femur and proximal tibia. (jbstjournal.com)
Lateral2
  • The distal radius is articulated with a scaphoid at its lateral part and medially it connects with the lunate. (physio-pedia.com)
  • Type III: lateral or anterolateral radial head dislocation and fracture of ulna metaphysis. (physio-pedia.com)
Fracture of the ulna1
  • A Monteggia fracture is defined as a one-third fracture of the ulna with radial head dislocation [1] . (physio-pedia.com)
Giant cell tumour1
  • Giant cell tumour of the distal radius/ulna: Response to pre-operative treatment with short-term denosumab. (jbstjournal.com)
Carpus1
  • The ulna does not articulate directly with the carpus but is separated from the triquetrum by a triangular fibrocartilage, which acts as a stabilizing structure. (medscape.com)
Angulation1
  • Type I:Anterior radial head dislocation and fracture of ulna diaphysis with anterior angulation. (physio-pedia.com)
DRUJ1
  • There was no history of any additional trauma or distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) OA. (hindawi.com)
Upper limb1
  • Distal elements not only exhibit greater shape diversity, but also show stronger within-element integration and, on average, faster evolutionary responses than intermediate and upper limb segments. (elifesciences.org)
Instability2
  • At the 1-year follow-up, there were no changes in position of either implant without signs of loosening, no impingement, and no instability of the distal radioulnar joint or the distal ulna stump. (hindawi.com)
  • While this is a common procedure, complications may include distal forearm instability, convergence and other complications. (hospitalmanagement.net)
Epiphysis2
  • This enlarged portion of the epiphysis abutted against the medial part of the distal end of the radius. (ispub.com)
  • Distal epiphysis interstice in field? (cancercentrum.se)
Resection2
  • Distal radius reconstruction with vascularized proximal fibular autograft after en-bloc resection of recurrent giant cell tumor. (jbstjournal.com)
  • This involves a partial resection of the distal ulna. (hospitalmanagement.net)
Bones1
  • Results are consistent with the hypothesis that late developing distal bones display greater morphological variation than more proximal limb elements. (elifesciences.org)
Joints1
  • Apply stockinette, covering the area from distal to the MCP joints to the mid-humerus. (msdmanuals.com)
Diagnosis3
  • The diagnosis of an ulna fracture is made after taking the persons history, which usually includes a history of forearm pain following trauma, and then examining the injured forearm followed by an x-ray of the relevant part. (wikipedia.org)
  • Delayed diagnosis of a distal radial fracture can lead to significant morbidity. (medscape.com)
  • The diagnosis of compartment syndrome (CS) was considered, but no fracture was present and his distal pulses were normal, including pulse oximetry perfusion waveforms in his fingers. (hawaii.edu)
Soft-tissue1
  • A, B) Coronal T1-w and fat-suppressed T2-w and axial T1-w and (C, D) contrast-enhanced MR imaging demonstrates a moderately T2-w hyperintense and avidly enhancing soft tissue mass arising from the distal ulna with extra-osseous extension of disease. (medscape.com)
Ulnocarpal1
  • The incision begins 1 to 2 cm distal to the ulnocarpal joint and is carried proximally 5 cm. (dnahelix.com)
Proximally1
Fibular1
  • Clinical and radiographic results of reconstruction with fibular autograft for distal radius giant cell tumor. (jbstjournal.com)
Radial head1
  • It rotates against the radial head and the ulna, forming the upper part of the joint. (raleighortho.com)
Subluxation2
  • There was also minimal subluxation of the distal radioulnar joint. (ispub.com)
  • It occurs secondary to a prominent distal ulna as a result of dorsal subluxation. (radiopaedia.org)
Epiphyseal1
  • Here we present a case of 6 year old male child with an epiphyseal ABC of distal ulna. (jocr.co.in)
Supination1
  • On examination, a firm, nontender mass was appreciated on the dorso-medial aspect of the distal ulna with terminal supination defect compared with the contralateral forearm. (medscape.com)
Longitudinal1
  • the longitudinal axes of the humerus and the ulna, determined on X-rays (Keats et al. (slideshare.net)
Radiograph demonstrates1
  • Posteroanterior radiograph demonstrates a comminuted fracture of the distal radius. (medscape.com)
Patient2
Limb5
  • The position of the limb should allow complete imaging in the frontal and sagittal plane of the distal radius. (aofoundation.org)
  • However, proximal and distal limb segments may evolve differently from one another, reflecting an anatomical gradient of functional specialization that has been suggested to be impacted by the timing of development. (elifesciences.org)
  • Proximal and distal limb segments also show different macroevolutionary patterns, albeit not showing a perfect proximo-distal gradient. (elifesciences.org)
  • The high disparity of the mammalian autopod, reported here, is consistent with the higher potential of development to generate variation in more distal limb structures, as well as functional specialization of the distal elements. (elifesciences.org)
  • The tetrapod limb is typically composed of three basic components: the proximal stylopod (upper arm and thigh), the intermediate zeugopod (lower arm and calf), and the distal autopod (hand and foot). (elifesciences.org)
Screws1
  • An open but do not touch approach was performed with 3 proximal screws and 2 distal locking screws inserted in the LCP (Fig 8). (aofoundation.org)
Left2
  • 212 Upper extremity of left ulna. (theodora.com)
  • A 43-year-old woman from Puerto Rico presented to a local medical facility with a 2-year history of a left-sided distal forearm mass. (medscape.com)
Involvement1