What does RU stand for?

Radioulnar (joint)

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Samples in periodicals archive:

Included in the 57 chapters are 13 chapters on the diagnosis and treatment of ulnar-sided wrist pain and instability of the distal radioulnar joint; thorough coverage of the latest advancements in ulnar head replacement; and the complications, outcome assessments, and salvage procedures for carpal ligament injuries.

Fractures and injuries of the distal radius and carpus; the cutting ...

found that the ulnar rotation was retricted with the small rotation range of the brachioulnar and distal radioulnar joints and allowed a strong radial revolving force during forceful pronation and acted on the ulna.

Stress fracture of the ulna in a break-dancer

The proximal electrode was placed 1 cm distal to the lateral epicondyle on the line between the humeroradial joint and the inferior radioulnar joint.

Effect of burst frequency and duration of kilohertz-frequency ...

New implant sizes add to one of the industry's most comprehensive size ranges, and enable the surgeon to address both the radiocapitellar joint (RCJ) and the proximal radioulnar joint (PRUJ) independently -- an industry first.

Wright Medical Group, Inc. Introduces EVOLVE(R) PROLINE System for ...

The reflective markers were placed bilaterally on the second metatarsal, calcaneus, lateral malleolus, fibula, lateral knee joint line, thigh, anterior superior iliac spine, acromion, lateral humeral epicondyle, and distal radioulnar joint.

The effect of gender and fatigue on the biomechanics of bilateral ...

The electrodes were positioned to efficiently stimulate the wrist extensors: on a line from the head of the radius to the distal radioulnar joint with the proximal electrode 1 cm distal to the head of the radius and the distal electrode 5 cm from the proximal electrode along this line.

Wrist extensor torque production and discomfort associated with ...

Lateral views of the upper extremity are generally taken in the radioulnar direction, with the thumb directed upward.

Knowing right from left on x-rays: a way to minimize errors of ...

The spacer is intended for treatment of osteoarthritis in the distal radioulnar (DRU) joint of the wrist.

New Spacer From Artimplant Receives CE-mark