10.1055/b-0035-121131 Chapter 21 Arthroscopic Arthrolysis of the Wrist Introduction Intra-articular wrist fractures (radius, scaphoid) and, occasionally, the repair of intrinsic ligaments (even arthroscopic ones) can lead to wrist stiffness due…
10.1055/b-0035-121124 Chapter 14 Anatomy of the Scapholunate Complex Introduction Scapholunate joint stability is ensured not only by the scapholunate interosseous ligament (SLIL) but also by a group of intrinsic and…
10.1055/b-0035-121125 Chapter 15 Dorsal Capsuloligamentous Repair of the Scapholunate Ligament Tear Introduction Scapholunate interosseous ligament (SLIL) tears are one of the most serious injuries associated with wrist trauma. Although open…
10.1055/b-0035-121129 Chapter 19 Arthroscopic Bone Grafting for Scaphoid Nonunion Introduction Scaphoid fractures are often initially missed and then diagnosed only once nonunion manifests. Because the natural history of these fractures…
10.1055/b-0035-121123 Chapter 13 Arthroscopic Lunotriquetral Arthrodesis and Head of the Hamate Resection Introduction Lunotriquetral arthrodesis is a controversial procedure but is sometimes proposed as a last resort for lunotriquetral instability….
10.1055/b-0035-121126 Chapter 16 Volar Capsuloligamentous Suture as Treatment of Volar Midcarpal Instability Introduction Midcarpal instability as described by Lichtman et al in 19811 is a rare condition that occurs mainly…
10.1055/b-0035-121130 Chapter 20 Arthroscopic Replacement of the Proximal Pole of the Scaphoid with a Pyrocarbon Implant Introduction Avascular necrosis of the proximal pole of the scaphoid is challenging to treat….
10.1055/b-0035-121128 Chapter 18 Arthroscopically Assisted Scaphoid Fracture Fixation Introduction Scaphoid fractures represent 2% of all fractures, 11% of hand fractures, and 60% of wrist fractures. Luckily, these fractures are becoming…
10.1055/b-0035-121112 Chapter 2 Surgical Approaches Arthroscopic surgery avoids the joint exposure that results from extensive surgical approaches. Conventional wrist surgery incisions are known to cause fibrosis and stiffness. Arthroscopic approaches…
10.1055/b-0035-121122 Chapter 12 Distal Ulnar Resection Introduction Ulnar impaction syndrome is a common but often unrecognized cause of pain on the ulnar side of the wrist. Although it can be…
