Extensor Tendon Injuries Mark Henry INTRODUCTION Pathoanatomy Extensor mechanism—multiple origins and multiple insertions Extensor digitorum communis (EDC) and proprius tendons—extrinsic origins Interossei and lumbricals—intrinsic origins Insertions—direct at the base of…
Galeazzi Fractures Maharsh K. Patel Joseph J. King INTRODUCTION Pathoanatomy Galeazzi fractures are defined as a fracture of the distal one-third radial shaft and associated distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) injury….
Distal Radioulnar Joint Injuries Adam S. Martin Hisham M. Awan INTRODUCTION The distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) consists of the concave, cartilage-covered sigmoid notch of the distal radius (DR) and the…
Distal Ulna Fractures Adam S. Martin Hisham M. Awan INTRODUCTION Fractures of the distal ulna present in two distinct varieties—isolated distal ulna fractures and distal ulna fractures in association with…
Distal Radius Malunion Anthony LoGiudice Hisham M. Awan INTRODUCTION Distal radius malunion—an intra-articular or extra-articular distal radius fracture healed in nonanatomic alignment, resulting in wrist pain, degenerative changes, decreased range…
Distal Radius Fractures Kathryn Ashley Bentley Nileshkumar M. Chaudhari INTRODUCTION Definition Fracture of the distal end of the radius that originates in the metaphyseal region and often extends into the…
Salvage Procedures of the Wrist Edward W. Jernigan Reid W. Draeger INTRODUCTION Primary arthrosis of the radiocarpal and midcarpal joints is uncommon. Arthrosis of the wrist may be a result…
Acute Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tears Tamara John Seth D. Dodds INTRODUCTION General considerations Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) injuries: major cause of ulnar-sided wrist pain Important stabilizer of distal radioulnar joint…
Wrist Dislocation Brooks Ficke Nileshkumar M. Chaudhari INTRODUCTION Definition Dislocation of the radiocarpal joint, with or without Radial styloid fracture Dorsal or volar rim avulsion fractures In the category of…
Avascular Necrosis of the Hand and Wrist Michael Guju Evan H. Horowitz Francisco A. Schwartz-Fernandes The article by Gelberman and Gross on the vascularity of the wrist divided the bones…
