Fig. 11.1 Anatomical cut on fresh corpse, lateral section through the wrist at the metacarpal II. The remaining portion of the scaphoid is removed and radiocarpal and intercarpal palmar and…

Fig. 34.1 Anteroposterior (a) and lateral (b) radiographs demonstrating radiolucency and rarefaction typical of osteochondritis dissecans of the elbow MRI has become the standard modality for further evaluation [5, 25]….

Fig. 31.1 Anteroposterior and lateral radiographs of a right elbow showing signs of advanced stage osteoarthritis. Note the joint symmetrical joint space narrowing, as well as ulnohumeral and radiohumeral osteophytes…

Stage I Diffuse synovitis, intact articular cartilage, volar capsular laxity Stage II Central focal articular cartilage loss of trapezium, deep metacarpal base loss, and synovitis Stage III Widespread articular cartilage…

Fig. 29.1 Important neurovascular structures within the antecubital fossa This chapter will provide a summary of the key anatomy, portal placement, and basic surgical setup and technique for elbow arthroscopy….

Fig. 28.1 (a) Three segments of flexor retinaculum. H hamate hook, T trapezium, P pisiform, S scaphoid, FCU flexor carpi ulnaris, FCR flexor carpi radialis. 1: proximal, 2: middle, true…

Fig. 35.1 Our preferred patient positioning for elbow arthroscopy: supine with a McConnell arm positioner. (a) Position for access to the posterior compartment. (b) Position for anterior elbow access. (c)…

Fig. 33.1 Demonstration of the prone pivot shift exam, showing the elbow reduced (a), and subluxated (b) with a dimple over the dislocated radiocapitellar joint [Courtesy of Dr. Felix H….

Fig. 7.1 (A) Meniscus homologue. (B) Ulnar collateral ligament. (C) Radioulnar ligaments. (D) Articular disk. (E) Ulnocarpal ligaments The articular disk is a triangular meniscus-shaped structure. It is thinner in…

Fig. 22.1 Clinical photo of volar ganglion Routinely a wrist X-ray evaluation is indicated to rule out preexisting osseous lesions. An Ultrasound imaging study of the wrist is also examined…