Chapter 49 Partial Palmar Fasciectomy for Dupuytren Disease Introduction Dupuytren disease is a benign fibroproliferative disorder of the palmar fascia Differentiate from non-Dupuytren disease fascial proliferation secondary to trauma Patient…
Chapter 41 Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of the Distal Radius With a Volar Locking Plate Patient Selection Indication for surgical treatment is an unstable fracture resulting from Inadequate alignment…
Chapter 14 Microfracture Introduction Articular cartilage has limited intrinsic healing capacity; microfracture is one of various different cartilage repair strategies. Marrow-stimulating techniques such as microfracture rely on perforation of the…
Chapter 11 Meniscectomy Introduction Figure 1Illustration of the vascular zones of the meniscus. The medial meniscus is on the left, and the lateral meniscus is on the right. Most symptomatic…
Chapter 47 Surgical Excision of Digital Mucous Cysts Patient Selection Most digital mucous cysts are asymptomatic Can develop suddenly or over months Indications Increasing size Nail grooving Painful distal interphalangeal…
Chapter 7 Open Treatment of Medial and Lateral Epicondylitis Patient Selection Symptoms include pain, local tenderness, and limitations of activity. Typically managed nonsurgically with rest and restriction Surgical intervention is…
