Complications of Intercarpal Fusions
INTRODUCTION ∗ Dr. Gaston, Dr. Lourie, and I would like to dedicate our chapter to Louis G. Bayne, MD, and Waldo E. Floyd Jr, MD, true gentlemen, innovative surgeons, and…
Brachioradialis Wrap: A New Method of Stabilizing the Distal Radioulnar Joint
INTRODUCTION Instability of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) presents a major challenge to the wrist reconstructive surgeon. Chronic instability and arthritic changes at the DRUJ can lead to pain, decreased…
Bone Graft Substitutes
INTRODUCTION Advances in bone graft substitutes hold the promise of revolutionizing surgical practice. Within the next decades, physicians may be able to offer therapies that provide early fracture healing for…
Vascularized Grafts: Dorsal and Volar
Videos corresponding to this chapter are available on DVD and online. INTRODUCTION Nonunion of the scaphoid represents a common and disabling problem of the wrist. The goal of treatment is…
The Role of Wrist Arthroscopy in Distal Radius Fractures
INTRODUCTION Why do volar locking plates and early mobilization not give the expected improved outcome when compared with external fixation? Volar locking plates have given us improved extra-articular accuracy in…
Rehabilitation and Outcomes Following Partial Carpal Fusions
INTRODUCTION A partial or limited carpal fusion is indicated when persisting pain is associated with localized wrist disease, such as scapholunate advanced collapse (SLAC) and scaphoid nonunion advanced collapse (SNAC)….
Arthroscopic Management of Peripheral Ulnar Tears of the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex
Videos corresponding to this chapter are available on DVD and online. INTRODUCTION Arthroscopy has continued to revolutionize the practice of orthopedic surgery, providing the technical capability to examine and treat…
Volar Angle Stable Plating for Distal Radius Fractures
Videos corresponding to this chapter are available on DVD and online. INTRODUCTION The treatment of distal radius fractures has evolved substantially over recent years. Most authors still agree that anatomic…
Stability of the Distal Radioulnar Joint: Biomechanics, Pathophysiology, Physical Diagnosis, and Restoration of Function
INTRODUCTION During the past 25 years, a plethora of landmark basic science papers and published clinical investigations have provided insight into (1) normal kinematics at the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ)’…
Rehabilitation of Distal Radius Fractures
INTRODUCTION A methodologic approach to the rehabilitation that follows distal radius fractures is presented based on knowledge of the biology of fracture healing, tissue healing, biomechanics of fixation, and biomechanics…
