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-0035-121123 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-0035-121130 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…
10.1055/b-0035-121127 Chapter 17 Arthroscopically Assisted Fixation of Intra-articular Distal Radius Fractures Introduction Intra-articular fractures of the distal radius need to be anatomically reduced, but this is often very difficult to…
10.1055/b-0035-121121 Chapter 11 Arthroscopic Reconstruction of the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Using a Free Tendon Graft Introduction Instability of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) results from injury or laxity of the…
10.1055/b-0035-121120 Chapter 10 Arthroscopically Assisted Foveal Reinsertion of the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Introduction The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is the primary stabilizer of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ). Recent histological…
10.1055/b-0035-121117 Chapter 7 Anatomy of the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex: Current Concepts Introduction The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is one of the intrinsic ligaments of the wrist. It is often injured…
