Chapter 37 Carpal Tunnel Release Patient Selection Indications Failed nonsurgical treatment (activity modification, wrist splint, corticosteroid injection) Carpal tunnel release (CTR) produces good to excellent results in 95% of cases…
Chapter 112 Incision and Drainage of the Septic Hip Patient Selection Diagnosis of septic arthritis can be difficult; must be considered for any child with atraumatic history who refuses to…
Chapter 69 Fasciotomy for Compartment Syndrome of the Leg Introduction Compartment syndrome arises from pressure within an osseofascial compartment high enough to compromise microvascular blood flow to tissue If uncorrected,…
Chapter 35 Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Distal Humerus Fractures Patient Selection Incidence of distal humerus fractures is 5.7 per 100,000 people per year Treatment is generally surgical and…
Chapter 28 Fixation of Proximal Humerus Fractures Introduction Increased interest in fixation of proximal humerus fractures for several reasons: Humeral head replacement has an unpredictable outcome Osteonecrosis is no longer…
Chapter 110 Reduction and Fixation of Lateral Condyle Fractures of the Distal Humerus Patient Selection Figure 1Illustrations show the Jakob classification of lateral condyle fractures. A, Type I: displaced less…
Chapter 26 Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Introduction Many causative factors for rotator cuff disorders have been implicated, but pathogenesis remains controversial Most common factors include age-related tendon degenerations, mechanical impingement,…
Chapter 24 Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression and Distal Clavicle Resection Patient Selection Subacromial impingement and degenerative changes of the acromioclavicular joint are common causes of shoulder pain; they often result from…
Chapter 87 Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair Introduction Achilles tendon rupture is a common sports-related injury in patients in their 40s and 50s Examination Palpable gap in midsubstance of tendon Thompson…
Chapter 9 Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction Introduction Ulnar Collateral Ligament Anatomy Figure 1Illustrations show elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction techniques. A, The figure-of-8 graft configuration as described by Jobe et…
