DRUJ Compression Test
Other Names
- Distal Radial Ulnar Joint Compression Test
- DRUJ Test
Purpose
- Used to evaluate the presence of pathology at the Distal Radioulnar Joint or DRUJ
Description
- The patient is seated or standing
- With the forearm in neutral, compress the ulna against the radius
- Check for instability, tenderness, crepitus, swelling
- Compared to contralateral hand
- Positive Test
- Worsening symptoms
Pathology
- Wrist Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Ulnar Impingement Syndrome
- Tendon Rupture
- Galeazzi Fracture
- Distal Radioulnar Joint Dislocation
- Essex Lopresti Fracture
- TFCC Tear
Evidence
- Unknown
See Also
References
- ↑ Satria, Oryza, Dina Aprilya, and Seti Aji Hadinoto. "Ulnar-Sided Wrist Pain: Systematic Clinical Approach and Principles of Treatment." Orthopedic Research and Reviews (2025): 199-212.
Created by:
John Kiel on 1 November 2019 17:12:44
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30 September 2025 16:16:56
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