Retrospective cohort study of 166 distal radius fractures examining whether characteristics of associated ulnar styloid fractures — specifically fracture location (base vs. tip) and displacement — predict distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) instability, beyond simply noting whether a styloid fracture is present.
When you see a distal radius fracture with an ulnar styloid fracture, don't just note its presence — assess whether it's at the base and whether it's displaced more than 2 mm; base location and >2 mm displacement are the features that substantially raise your suspicion for DRUJ instability requiring clinical testing and possible stabilization.
Retrospective cohort study of 166 distal radius fractures examining whether characteristics of associated ulnar styloid fractures — specifically fracture location (base vs. tip) and displacement — predict distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) instability, beyond simply noting whether a styloid fracture is present.
When you see a distal radius fracture with an ulnar styloid fracture, don't just note its presence — assess whether it's at the base and whether it's displaced more than 2 mm; base location and >2 mm displacement are the features that substantially raise your suspicion for DRUJ instability requiring clinical testing and possible stabilization.