Elbow Arthrodesis
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Elbow arthrodesis is a rarely indicated and difficult procedure. When all other options have failed, elbow arthrodesis creates a painless, stable joint. There is no angle…
The Future: Surgical Options for the Arthritic Elbow
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Arthroscopic debridement, ulnohumeral arthroplasty, interpositional arthroplasty, and total elbow replacement are the mainstays of treatment for elbow arthritis. Several new techniques, such as gene therapy and…
Arthroscopic Treatment of the Arthritic Elbow
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique that has been shown to be an effective treatment for mild to moderate primary osteoarthritis, Mayo Grade I or II…
Surgical Treatment of the Elbow: Surgical Options and Indications
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: • Three patterns of arthritis affect the elbow: • Rheumatoid (inflammatory) • Posttraumatic • Primary osteoarthritis IMPORTANT POINTS: • Clinical consequences: • The elbow is important…
The Future of Treatment for Arthritis of the Hand
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: The purpose of this chapter is to review current treatment options for arthritis in the metacarpophalangeal (MCP), proximal interphalangeal (PIP), distal interphalangeal (DIP), and thumb basal…
Resurfacing Elbow Replacement Arthroplasty
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Resurfacing arthroplasty of the elbow is not new, but it is just now becoming a viable treatment option for specific indications. Off-label use of commercially available…
Metacarpophalangeal Arthritis
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) arthritis is more frequently associated with rheumatoid arthritis than with osteoarthritis. There are distinct presentations and treatment options for the two different etiologies. This…
Total Wrist Arthrodesis and Total Wrist Arthroplasty
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: The intricate anatomy and complex kinematics of the carpus can be disrupted by traumatic, degenerative, inflammatory, neoplastic, or congenital conditions. When only selective joints within the…
Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Arthritis
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint arthritis can lead to pain, instability, and impairment of hand function. Arthrodesis provides excellent pain relief and stability to affected joints at…
Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthritis
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) arthritis is a common problem that can cause significant pain and dysfunction, often in a relatively young and active population. Conservative treatments including…
