10.1055/b-0035-121134 Chapter 24 Arthroscopic Thumb Carpometacarpal Interposition Arthroplasty Introduction Osteoarthritis in the thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint is a common condition, especially in women over 60 years of age. Various treatment…
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-0035-121118 Chapter 8 Arthroscopic Repair of Peripheral Tears of the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Introduction The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is a fibrocartilaginous structure located between the medial surface of the…
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-0035-121137 Chapter 27 Arthroscopic Partial Wrist Fusion Introduction Partial wrist fusion is a definitive palliative treatment used in patients with advanced wrist arthritis, which are most often secondary to scapholunate…
10.1055/b-0035-121135 Chapter 25 Arthroscopic Dorsal Tendon Interposition in Stage II Scapholunate Advanced Collapse Wrists Introduction Scapholunate ligament ruptures result in scapholunate instability. The ensuing biomechanical disruptions cause flexion of the…
10.1055/b-0035-121132 Chapter 22 Arthroscopic Scaphotrapeziotrapezoidal Interposition Arthroplasty Introduction Isolated osteoarthritis of the scaphotrapeziotrapezoidal (STT) joint is rare, but very painful. As a general rule, conservative treatment is used. If this…
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-0035-121113 Chapter 3 Arthroscopic Anatomy of the Wrist Introduction The anatomy of the wrist is now well known and many anatomical sources describe the components of this complex, functional, and…
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…
