10.1055/b-0039-169269 29 Radiocarpal Pain and StiffnessChristoph Pezzei, Stefan Quadlbauer Abstract Pain and stiffness of the wrist present a difficult problem which has significant implications. Several causes account for loss of…
10.1055/b-0039-169268 28 Arthroscopic Management of Perilunate Dislocation and Fracture DislocationJae Woo Shim, Jong-Pil Kim, Min Jong Park Abstract Perilunate injuries are highly unstable carpal dissociations and their management remains challenging…
10.1055/b-0039-169259 19 Distal Radioulnar Joint Instability Associated with Distal Radius FracturesShohei Omokawa, Takamasa Shimizu, Kenji Kawamura, Tadanobu Onishi Abstract This chapter describes the pathomechanics, diagnosis, and treatment protocol of distal…
10.1055/b-0039-169260 20 Distal Radius Fracture in the ElderlyRohit Arora, Markus Gabl Abstract Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are typical fractures seen in relatively fit persons with osteoporotic bone. Considering the increasing…
10.1055/b-0039-169261 21 Extra-articular MalunionKarl-Josef Prommersberger Abstract Extra-articular malunion is still a common complication of the distal radius fractures (DRF). Also, not all nonanatomically aligned DRFs lead to a poor clinical…
10.1055/b-0039-169255 15 Management of Wrist Open Fractures and Bone DefectsRames Mattar Junior, Emygdio Jose Leomil de Paula, Luciano Ruiz Torres, Tiago Guedes da Motta Mattar, Gustavo Bersani Silva Abstract Open…
10.1055/b-0039-169258 18 Distal Ulna FracturesChristopher Klifto, David Ruch Abstract Distal ulna fractures are often encountered in conjunction with distal radius fractures and can result in poor outcomes if not treated….
10.1055/b-0039-169252 12 Anterior Rim FracturesJorge L. Orbay, Gabriel Pertierra Abstract The volar marginal fragment (VMF) originates from the volar rim of the radius’s lunate fossa. Though recorded incidence is low,…
10.1055/b-0039-169244 4 Distal Radius Fracture: The EvidenceTracy Webber, Tamara D. Rozental Abstract Distal radius fractures are common injuries and, as such, a large number of studies focusing on both nonoperative…
10.1055/b-0039-169242 2 Radiology of the Fractured RadiusMark Ross, Patrick Groarke Abstract This chapter provides guidelines for the radiographic assessment of distal radius fractures. We discuss plain radiographic parameters and their…
