Cadaveric sections have shown that there is a 50% reduction in the proximal radioulnar joint space when moving from full supination to full pronation.
What does PRUJ stand for?
PRUJ stands for Proximal Radioulnar Joint
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There is fluid surrounding the radial head just distal to the proximal radioulnar joint.
Elbow stiffness often involves disruption of either the ulnohumeral joint (with resultant loss of flexion and extension) or the proximal radioulnar joint (with resultant loss of pronation and supination).