Radioulnar Joint

Authors
Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

Transverse section of distal forearm1

Transverse section of distal forearm1

Arthrokinematics

Distal Radioulnar joint kinematics
Movement Arthrokinematics
Supination Posterior roll & slide of radius
Pronation Anterior roll & slide of radius

Pack position

  • Open:
    • 10° supination
  • Closed: 5° supination

Dysfunction

Instability

Note

Distal Radioulnar Joint Instability: Diagnosis and Treatment2

References

1.
Gray H. Anatomy of the Human Body. 20th ed. (Lewis WH, ed.). Lea & Febiger; 1918. https://www.bartleby.com/107/
2.
Rodríguez-Merchán EC, Shojaie B, Kachooei AR. Distal Radioulnar Joint Instability: Diagnosis and Treatment. The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery. 2022;10(1):3-16. doi:10.22038/ABJS.2021.57194.2833

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