14 Resect Ulnar Styloid Fracture with Repair of Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Indications Symptomatic nonunion of the ulnar styloid with and without instability of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) Patients should…
26 Open “Wafer” Procedure Indications Ulnar impaction syndrome In conjunction with repair of a traumatic triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) peripheral tear Pitfall Cannot be used if positive ulnar variance is…
23 Extensor Carpi Ulnaris—Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Tenodesis Stabilization of the Resected Distal Ulna Indications Unstable distal ulna after a distal ulnar resection (Darrach procedure) Performed in conjunction with a distal…
15 Nonunion of an Ulnar Neck Fracture Indications Delayed or nonhealing of a neck fracture following nonoperative treatment Failed fixation with nonunion following operative treatment Pitfall A significant bone defect…
17 Peripheral Tear of the Triangular Indications Peripheral tear of the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) from its attachments to the ulna or the joint capsule. Pitfall May not restore stability…
9 Malunion of the Distal Radius with Palmar Translation of the Articular Surface Indications Fractures with disruption of the palmar cortex that have healed with palmar subluxation of all or…
7 Extension Osteotomy for the Malunited Distal Radius Indications Wrist pain, limited wrist motion (especially flexion), and limited forearm rotation Deformity of the radius (Fig. 7-1) Loss of radial length…
1 Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Pin Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures Indications Dorsally angulated fracture with palmar cortex that is not comminuted Indications for surgery are based on radiographic parameters….
4 Palmar Fracture/Subluxation of the Distal Radius Indications Displaced intra-articular fracture of the distal radius with palmar subluxation of the carpus on lateral radiograph Technique Palmar approach via zigzag incision…
5 Open Treatment of a Distal Radius Fracture with a Fixed Angle Palmar Plate Indications Any displaced fracture of the distal radius Pitfall Intra-articular fractures, particularly those with displaced intra-articular…
