Proximal 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

Keywords

Superior Radioulnar joint, Proximal Radioulnar joint

The proximal radioulnar joint refers to the articulation between the radial head as it pivots on the ulna’s radial notch¹.

Pack position

• Closed:
  • 5° supination
• Open:
  • 70° flexion
  • 35° supination

Instability

Note

Distal Radioulnar Joint Instability: Diagnosis and Treatment²

References

1.

Jones B. B Project Foundations. b Project; 2025.

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