Restoring balance in the distal radioulnar joint: advancements in minimally invasive surgical approaches

Gerald A Kraan, Rohit Arora, Pak Cheong Ho, Niels WL Schep

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume): Journal of the British Society for Surgery of the Hand & Official Journal of the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand

Published online on April 15, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), Volume 51, Issue 6, Page 793-802, June 2026.
Distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) balance is essential for forearm rotation, load transmission, and overall wrist function. Traumatic injuries – including foveal triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tears, distal radius malunions and disruption of the ...