Surgical Treatment of Basal Joint Arthritis of the Thumb
Chapter 48 Surgical Treatment of Basal Joint Arthritis of the Thumb Introduction Arthritis of the thumb carpometacarpal joint is common, and with advancing age is present in a high percentage…
Extensor Mechanism Reconstruction With Marlex Mesh
Chapter 66 Extensor Mechanism Reconstruction With Marlex Mesh Introduction Extensor mechanism reconstruction with Marlex mesh provides durable and reliable outcomes to a catastrophic complication Mayo Clinic experience—65 of 77 mesh…
Total Knee Arthroplasty via Small-Incision Midvastus Approach
Chapter 63 Total Knee Arthroplasty via Small-Incision Midvastus Approach Introduction Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is highly successful in managing symptomatic end-stage knee arthritis Traditionally performed through standard medial parapatellar arthrotomy…
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of the Tibial Plafond
Chapter 78 Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of the Tibial Plafond Patient Selection Articular surface or gross metadiaphyseal malalignment of tibial plafond requires open reduction and internal fixation Intrinsic articular…
Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Chapter 107 Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Introduction Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) first described in 1982 Enables fusion of spinal segment anteriorly and posteriorly through single posterior procedure; eliminates morbidity,…
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Calcaneal Fractures
Chapter 81 Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Calcaneal Fractures Patient Selection Indications Calcaneus fractures occur from high-energy trauma; result in complex three-dimensional patterns Position of foot at impact, extent…
Surgical Treatment of Navicular Stress Fractures
Chapter 92 Surgical Treatment of Navicular Stress Fractures Patient Selection Most common in patients who participate in high-impact or explosive athletics (sprinting, jumping) or long-distance running Frequently missed; suspect if…
Anatomic Acromioclavicular Joint Reconstruction
Chapter 5 Anatomic Acromioclavicular Joint Reconstruction Patient Selection TABLE 1 Rockwood Classification of Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries Type AC Ligaments CC Ligaments Delto-pectoral Fascia Radio-graphic CC Distance Increase Radio-graphic AC Appearance…
Arthrodesis of the Hallux Metatarsophalangeal Joint
Chapter 93 Arthrodesis of the Hallux Metatarsophalangeal Joint Patient Selection Indications Hallux rigidus Hallux valgus with arthritis Failed surgery of hallux Neuromuscular conditions Inflammatory disease Arthritis First metatarsophalangeal joint subluxation,…
Open Treatment of Radial Head Fractures and Olecranon Fractures
Chapter 34 Open Treatment of Radial Head Fractures and Olecranon Fractures Radial Head Fractures Patient Selection Figure 1Illustration depicts the Mason classification of radial head fractures. Mason classification (Figure 1)…
