Author/Authors :
Moradi, Ali Orthopedic Research Center - Ghaem Hospital - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran , Binava, Reza Orthopedic Research Center - Ghaem Hospital - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran , Vahedi, Ehsan Orthopedic Research Center - Ghaem Hospital - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran , Ebrahimzadeh, Mohammad H. Orthopedic Research Center - Ghaem Hospital - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran , Jupiter, Jesse B. Orthopedic Research Center - Ghaem Hospital - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
Abstract :
The distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) prostheses have been available for many years and despite their superior outcomes
compared to conventional DRUJ reconstructions in both short and long-term follow-ups, they have not become as
popular as common hip and knee prostheses.
In the current review article, at the first step, we discussed the applied anatomy and biomechanics of the DRUJ, and
secondly, we classified DRUJ prostheses according to available literature, and reviewed different types of prostheses
with their outcomes. Finally we proposed simple guidelines to help the surgeon to choose the appropriate DRUJ
prosthesis.
