Fig. 24.1 Traction tower setup Fig. 24.2 Traction tower setup Often it is helpful to have a mini C-arm fluoroscope available during these procedures. This should be draped and brought…

Fig. 26.1 Photo demonstrating the second generation SB device used for thumb CMC suspensionplasty Eaton Stage I This stage is characterized by mild widening of the trapeziometacarpal (TM) joint. Some…

Fig. 13.1 Normal DRCL (asterisk) as seen from the VR portal. L lunate, R radius Fig. 13.2 DRCL tear. Note the torn fibers of the distal edge [8] Fig. 13.3…

Fig. 12.1 A lunotriquetral ligament tear as seen from the 6-R portal 1. Congruency (a) The lunate and triquetrum should be colinear. If the view of the lunotriquetral joint from…

Fig. 15.1 Wrist radiographs demonstrating wrist arthritis. (left) scapholunate advanced collapse (SLAC) Wrist Stage III/IV with stylo-scaphoid arthritis, radiocarpal arthritis, and joint space narrowing of the capitolunate junction. (right) scaphotrapeziotrapezoidal…

Fig. 3.1 Monopolar: electrical current is conducted into the tissue to the grounding pad. Bipolar: current is conducted away from the tip to the return electrode on the probe shaft…

Stage 1 Normal radiographs. Signal intensity changes on MRI scan Stage 2 Sclerosis of the lunate on radiographs; Fracture lines may be seen, but no collapse Stage 3 Collapse of…

Fig. 32.1 (a) Lateral view of cadaveric specimen. The ECRL has been reflected anteriorly (it has a purely muscular origin) and the extensor carpi ulnaris posteriorly revealing the common extensor…

Fig. 21.1 Volar wrist gangli on cyst Fig. 21.2 Dorsal wrist gangli on cyst Patient Evaluation History and Physical Examination The majority of patients that present for evaluation of a…

Fig. 16.1 Fluoroscopic (a) and arthroscopic (b) imaging of the wrist during the excision of the scaphoid With the arthroscope in the ulnar viewing (MCU) portal, the scaphoid is excised…