6 The History of Arthroplasty in the Hand and Wrist
Michael Brodbeck Abstract The human dream of replacing a destroyed joint is as old as Greek mythology. Before the 19th century, amputation of an infected limb was the surgical treatment…
5 The Norwegian Arthroplasty Register
Ynvar Krukhaug Abstract The Norwegian Arthroplasty Register (NAR) is a nationwide register that receives information on primary and revision joint replacements performed in Norway. From 1994 to 2018, 300 primary…
4 Outcome Measurement in Hand and Wrist Arthroplasty
Miriam Marks Abstract This chapter summarizes the most suitable patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for assessing patients with hand and wrist arthroplasties, explains the measurement properties ideally required for a PROM…
3 Proprioception and Neural Feedback in Thumb and Wrist Arthroplasty
Elisabet Hagert and Susanne Rein Abstract Proprioception is defined as the conscious and unconscious sensations regulating posture, motion, and joint control. With regard to joint control, proprioception includes the senses…
31 The Development and Evolution of the Harms Study Group Registry
Michelle C. Marks, Maty Petcharaporn, Peter O. Newton, Randal R. Betz, and Harry L. Shufflebarger Summary In this chapter, the history and evolution of the Harms Study Group, a…
30 Managing the Preadolescent Curve: Early Fusion versus Posterior Distraction
Muharrem Yazici and Burt Yaszay Summary Managing the preadolescent or juvenile patient with operative idiopathic scoliosis can be a challenge. The surgeon will typically have to choose between performing…
28 Intraoperative Neuromonitoring
James T. Bennett, Joshua Auerbach, Amer F. Samdani, and John P. Dormans Summary Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) techniques facilitate the detection and prevention of potentially devastating iatrogenic neurologic injury. Somatosensory…
29 Anterior Growth Modulation
Firoz Miyanji, Amer F. Samdani, Christine L. Farnsworth, and Peter O. Newton Summary Anterior growth modulation for progressive idiopathic scoliosis (IS) has shown efficacy in animal models and recently…
27 Osteobiologic Agents for Spinal Fusion
Benjamin D. Roye and Stephen G. George Summary Spinal fusion is currently the gold standard surgical treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). A successful spinal fusion is predicated on…
26 Untreated Late-Onset Idiopathic Scoliosis and Revision Surgery in Adults
Kushagra Verma, Baron Lonner, and Thomas J. Errico Summary Adults may present with untreated adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) at various stages of their lives. The condition tends to become…
