Fig. 15.1 Wrist radiographs demonstrating wrist arthritis. (left) scapholunate advanced collapse (SLAC) Wrist Stage III/IV with stylo-scaphoid arthritis, radiocarpal arthritis, and joint space narrowing of the capitolunate junction. (right) scaphotrapeziotrapezoidal…
Fig. 3.1 Monopolar: electrical current is conducted into the tissue to the grounding pad. Bipolar: current is conducted away from the tip to the return electrode on the probe shaft…
Stage 1 Normal radiographs. Signal intensity changes on MRI scan Stage 2 Sclerosis of the lunate on radiographs; Fracture lines may be seen, but no collapse Stage 3 Collapse of…
Fig. 32.1 (a) Lateral view of cadaveric specimen. The ECRL has been reflected anteriorly (it has a purely muscular origin) and the extensor carpi ulnaris posteriorly revealing the common extensor…
Fig. 21.1 Volar wrist gangli on cyst Fig. 21.2 Dorsal wrist gangli on cyst Patient Evaluation History and Physical Examination The majority of patients that present for evaluation of a…
Fig. 16.1 Fluoroscopic (a) and arthroscopic (b) imaging of the wrist during the excision of the scaphoid With the arthroscope in the ulnar viewing (MCU) portal, the scaphoid is excised…
Author (Year) # pts Surgical indication Exclusion criteria Mean F/U (mos) Mean flexion (°) Mean extension (°) Improve arc of motion Complications Comments Pre-Op Post-Op Improve Pre-Op Post-Op Improve Jones…
Fig. 8.1 Palmer’s classification of TFCC injuries based on arthroscopic findings Clinical Features Clinical features vary with severity of the disease; the usual presenting symptom is chronic ulnar-sided wrist pain….
Fig. 18.1 General principles in managing distal radius fracture with arthroscopy assistance in a stepwise fashion. From easier two-fragment fractures managed by the relatively inexperienced surgeon, through three or four-part…
Fig. 5.1 The periphery of the TFCC is well vascularized, and thus capable of healing. The central disc is avascular and thus has poor healing potential. (Courtesy of Michael Bednar,…
