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…
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…
