Fractures of the Ulnar Head
12 Fractures of the Ulnar Head Indications Fractures extending from the fovea to the radial cortex of the ulnar head metaphysic Pitfall These fractures may be comminuted such that fixation…
MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE
Open Treatment of Galeazzi Fractures
6 Open Treatment of Galeazzi Fractures Indications Any displaced fracture of the distal radius with an associated dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) (Fig. 6-1) Technique Palmar approach via…
Dorsal and Palmar Osteotomy for Malunion of Distal Radius with Iliac Crest Bone Graft
8 Dorsal and Palmar Osteotomy for Malunion of Distal Radius with Iliac Crest Bone Graft Indications Wrist pain, limited wrist motion (especially flexion), and limited forearm rotation Deformity of radius…
Limited-Open Reduction and Percutaneous Pin Fixation with External Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures
2 Limited-Open Reduction and Percutaneous Pin Fixation with External Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures Indications Displaced, intra-articular fracture of the distal radius without palmer comminution Technique Expose the dorsoradial aspect…
Nonunion of Distal Radius Fractures
10 Nonunion of Distal Radius Fractures Indications Nonunited fractures of the distal radius. These fractures commonly have little cancellous bone. Nonunion commonly follows failed treatment with external fixation and percutaneously…
Intra-articular Fractures of the Distal Radius Treated with Dorsal Plate
3 Intra-articular Fractures of the Distal Radius Treated with Dorsal Plate Indications Displaced intra-articular fractures with dorsal cortical comminution, minimal displacement, and no comminution of the palmar cortex. Technique Dorsal…
Osteochondral Lesions
(1) Department of Orthopedic Surgery Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Abstract A patient with OCD typically experiences deep ankle pain on or after activity. This…
Posterior Ankle Impingement
(1) Department of Orthopedic Surgery Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Abstract Posterior ankle impingement is a pain syndrome. It is a clinical diagnosis in which…
Achilles Tendoscopy
(1) Department of Orthopedic Surgery Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Abstract This chapter describes endoscopic management of isolated paratendinopathy and endoscopic management of a combination…
Arthroscopic Anatomy
and C. Niek van Dijk3 (1) Human Anatomy and Embriology Unit, Laboratory of Arthroscopic and Surgical Anatomy, Department of Pathology and Experimental Therapeutics, School of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain (2) Department…
