INTRODUCTION Avascular necrosis (AVN) within the carpus is a rare occurrence. AVN is most commonly seen within the scaphoid after proximal pole fractures; however, AVN may occur throughout the carpus…
INTRODUCTION Children are not small adults, and pediatric distal radius fractures cannot always be treated by applying established principles for adult fractures. Children have unique anatomic structures particular to them….
de QUERVAIN’S DISEASE Basic Science and Pertinent Anatomy Several terms are used to describe the condition of tendon entrapment. Although frequently referred to as tenosynovitis, de Quervain’s disease is more…
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Videos corresponding to this chapter are available on DVD and online. Truth is what stands the test of experience . — Albert Einstein RATIONALE AND BASIC SCIENCE Painless rotation of…
BASIC PRINCIPLES Soft tissue lesions of the hand and wrist may be divided into two groups: tumor-like lesions and true neoplasms. The true neoplasms may be subdivided into benign and…
Videos corresponding to this chapter are available on DVD and online. RATIONALE AND BASIC SCIENCE PERTINENT TO THE PROCEDURE Two primary forces act on the forearm: the force of gravity…
∗ To my wife, Elissa, and our children, Meredith, Alexis, and Zoe. † To my wife, Sandra, and our children, Michael, Mia, and Peyton. INTRODUCTION The Essex-Lopresti injury or longitudinal…
INTRODUCTION Bone tumors of the hand and wrist are rare overall. Primary malignant bone tumors in the distal upper extremity are far more uncommon. Most surgeons lack experience with such…
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