Chapter 104 Lumbar Microdiskectomy Patient Selection Indications Symptomatic lumbar intervertebral disk herniation (IDH) refractory to nonsurgical treatment (oral corticosteroids, NSAIDs, physical therapy, lumbar epidural steroid injection at level of IDH…
Chapter 96 Transtibial Amputation Introduction Myofascial posterior skin flap initially used to treat peripheral vascular disease Mixed data on necessity of tibia/fibula bone bridge Ideal tibial bone length 2.5 cm…
Chapter 91 Arthrodesis of the Tarsometatarsal Joint Introduction Lisfranc ligament runs from medial cuneiform to base of second metatarsal; strongest part is plantar portion; limits movement Tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint movement…
Chapter 53 Extensor Tendon Repair Introduction Figure 1Illustration of the eight extensor tendon zones. T = thumb. (Reproduced with permission from Hunt TR, Wiesel SW : Operative Techniques in Hand,…
Chapter 21 Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction for Recurrent Patellar Instability Introduction The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is the primary passive soft-tissue restraint to lateral patellar instability Can tear when patella…
Chapter 52 Flexor Tendon Repair Patient Selection Figure 1Photograph shows demonstration of flexor tendon cascade with ring finger FDP disruption and little finger FDP and FDS disruption. Suture techniques have…
Chapter 64 Total Knee Arthroplasty via the Mini-Subvastus Approach Introduction Mini-subvastus approach uses anterior incision and evolved from Hofmann subvastus technique Incision shorter than traditional medial parapatellar approach, but incision…
Chapter 70 Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Forearm Fractures Introduction The forearm serves as the origin/insertion for muscle groups that control the elbow, wrist, and hand; as well as…
Chapter 16 Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Single-Bundle Transtibial Technique Introduction Surgical reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is recommended for active patients. Restores instability and normal knee kinematics Improves…
Chapter 88 Tibiotalar Arthrodesis Patient Selection Indications Mainstay of treatment for end-stage ankle arthritis Posttraumatic arthritis after ankle and tibial plafond (pilon) fractures Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis Failed total ankle…
