Chapter 105 Lumbar Laminectomy Patient Selection Lumbar stenosis is reduction in size of central, lateral recess, or foraminal lumbar canal May present with radiculopathy or neurogenic claudication Indications Unsuccessful nonsurgical…
Chapter 6 Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Clavicle Fractures Introduction Clavicle fractures account for 2.6% to 5% of adult fractures Historically, nonsurgical management was standard, but with improved surgical…
Chapter 13 Meniscal Root Repair Introduction Medial meniscal root tears (MMRTs) are a subset of meniscal injuries. They are radial tears located within 1 cm of tibial meniscal attachment. MMRTs…
Chapter 42 External Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures Introduction External fixation is an option for fixation of distal radius fractures alone or in conjunction with other fixation techniques External fixation…
Chapter 98 Anterior Cervical Diskectomy and Fusion Patient Selection Anterior cervical diskectomy and fusion was first described in the 1950s for treatment of cervical radiculopathy Categorize symptoms and examination findings…
Chapter 40 Trigger Finger Release Introduction Trigger finger most commonly results from painful catching of flexor tendons at A1 pulley Pathologic changes include stenosis of sheath due to inflammation and…
Chapter 8 Distal Biceps Repair Patient Selection Single traumatic “pop” at time of rupture Aching pain persisting weeks to months Grossly palpable and visible signs of proximal retraction of the…
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…
