Scaphoid Fractures
Scaphoid Fractures Adam S. Martin Hisham M. Awan INTRODUCTION The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Although the scaphoid is named for its resemblance to a boat shape…
Perilunate Dislocations
Perilunate Dislocations Michael Moustoukas Nileshkumar M. Chaudhari INTRODUCTION Overview High-energy injury resulting in dislocation of capitate while lunate remains in lunate fossa. Dorsal dislocation is most common Carpal instability complex…
Malunion and Nonunion of Fingers and Hand
Malunion and Nonunion of Fingers and Hand Tiffany Y. Wu John R. Fowler INTRODUCTION Pathoanatomy Malunions are usually multiplanar, though one component is predominant. Nonunions are rare (0.2%-0.7% incidence) and…
Metacarpal Fractures
Metacarpal Fractures Joseph A. Rosenbaum Hisham M. Awan INTRODUCTION Pathoanatomy Fractures of the bones of the hand typically secondary to trauma Force applied to the affected bone exceeds its strength….
Thumb Collateral Ligament Injury
Thumb Collateral Ligament Injury James Paul Hovis Ngozi Mogekwu Akabudike INTRODUCTION Pathoanatomy Primary arc of thumb metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint motion is flexion/extension with minor arcs of abduction/adduction and pronation/supination. The…
Metacarpophalangeal Dislocations
Metacarpophalangeal Dislocations Joseph A. Rosenbaum Hisham M. Awan INTRODUCTION Pathoanatomy Dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint secondary to trauma Force applied to the MCP joint exceeds the strength of its…
Base of the Thumb Fractures
Base of the Thumb Fractures Thao Nguyen Ngozi Mogekwu Akabudike INTRODUCTION Base of the thumb metacarpal fractures can be divided into: Extra-articular fractures Transverse Oblique patterns Intra-articular fractures (Figure 9.1)…
Mallet Fractures
Mallet Fractures Andrew D. Sobel INTRODUCTION Mallet fractures, or “bony mallets,” are common injuries to the fingers. The differentiation from tendinous mallet finger injuries is important to understand so that…
General Concepts: Indications for Surgery
General Concepts: Indications for Surgery Ethan W. Dean Robert C. Matthias Jr. INTRODUCTION Hand and wrist injuries are very common presenting complaints in the acute care setting. Categories of injury…
Phalanx Fractures
Phalanx Fractures Joseph A. Rosenbaum Hisham M. Awan INTRODUCTION Pathoanatomy Fractures of the bones of the fingers typically secondary to trauma Force applied to the affected bone exceeds its strength….
