Open versus arthroscopic management of acute and chronic distal radioulnar joint instability: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Galal Hegazy, Ahmed I. Hammouda, Mohamed Ramadan, Abdulhamid Elzoghby, Ehab Elzahed, Ibrahem El-Sebaey, Ahmed Elgeushy, Mahmoud Seddik · 2026
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Galal Hegazy and co-authors present a 2026 systematic review and meta-analysis comparing open versus keyhole repair of a wrist stabilizer tear. The torn structure, part of the triangular fibrocartilage complex, leaves the forearm joint unstable. Both surgical routes aim to reattach it at its deep anchor point.
Five comparative studies covering several hundred wrists met the criteria. Pooled results showed no significant differences in wrist scores, disability ratings, pain, or recurrence of instability. Evidence quality was rated low to very low, and several studies carried serious bias risk. Exploratory analysis of mostly chronic injuries changed little. The authors conclude both approaches can restore function and stability, so choice may rest on surgeon experience and patient factors.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Galal Hegazy, Ahmed I. Hammouda, Mohamed Ramadan, Abdulhamid Elzoghby, Ehab Elzahed, Ibrahem El-Sebaey, Ahmed Elgeushy, Mahmoud Seddik |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 37 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |