The distal radio-ulnar joint

The distal radio-ulnar joint can be a source of ulnar-sided wrist pain. The complex anatomy in this region of the wrist can make diagnosis of distal radio-ulnar joint problems challenging. An understanding of the anatomy can aid an accurate diagnosis. An overview of the anatomy, biomechanics and conditions of the distal radio-ulnar joint is provided, together with other common causes of ulnar-sided wrist pain.