Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
Eosinophilic Granuloma, Histiocytosis X CLINICAL SUMMARY Langerhans cell histiocytosis presents as a painful lytic bone lesion in children. It is most commonly monostotic, in which case it is also termed…
Chondroblastoma
Codman Tumor CLINICAL SUMMARY Chondroblastoma is an uncommon bone tumor, found almost exclusively in the epiphysis of long bones or epiphyseal equivalents, such as an apophysis or the patella. Diagnosis…
Unicameral Bone Cyst
Simple Bone Cyst CLINICAL SUMMARY Unicameral bone cysts are most common in children and adolescents and are thought to result from transient failure of the physeal cartilage to ossify. They…
Nonossifying Fibroma
Fibroxanthoma, Metaphyseal Fibrous Defect CLINICAL SUMMARY Nonossifying fibromas are most commonly discovered incidentally near the ends of growing bones in children and adolescents. Most lesions spontaneously ossify by skeletal maturity,…
Vascular Evaluation of the Hand
Vascular Evaluation of the Hand Christopher M. Jones Beatrice L. Grasu INTRODUCTION A diagnosis of vascular insufficiency of the upper extremity begins with taking a thorough history and performing a…
Hand and Wrist Anatomy
Hand and Wrist Anatomy Mark K. Solarz Robert C. Matthias Jr. INTRODUCTION Comprehensive knowledge of upper extremity anatomy is the foundation for the diagnosis and treatment of hand and wrist…
Rehabilitation and Splinting
Rehabilitation and Splinting James D. Bedford Sarah Turner INTRODUCTION All decisions regarding rehabilitation should be customized to the injury and to the patient. It is important for the hand surgeon…
How to Remove a Tight Ring
How to Remove a Tight Ring John C. Elfar David J. Ciufo INTRODUCTION Constrictive rings are a common problem encountered in acute care settings. A tight ring may occur either…
Upper Extremity Gunshot Wounds
Upper Extremity Gunshot Wounds Alex C. Lesiak John R. Fowler INTRODUCTION Mechanism of injury Penetration of the upper extremity by a bullet or other missile projected by a firearm Pathoanatomy…
