10.1055/b-0035-121113 Chapter 3 Arthroscopic Anatomy of the Wrist Introduction The anatomy of the wrist is now well known and many anatomical sources describe the components of this complex, functional, and…
10.1055/b-0035-121114 Chapter 4 Arthroscopic Treatment of Dorsal Wrist Ganglia A dorsal wrist ganglion or synovial cyst is a benign tumor that often disappears spontaneously. Surgery is reserved for the rare…
10.1055/b-0035-121133 Chapter 23 Partial Arthroscopic Trapeziectomy with Suspension Ligamentoplasty Introduction Thumb basal joint arthritis is a common condition that is initially treated conservatively with either or both splinting and corticosteroid…
10.1055/b-0035-121136 Chapter 26 Arthroscopic V-Shaped Interposition Arthroplasty in Stage II Scapholunate Advanced Collapse Wrists Introduction Arthritis secondary to scapholunate (SL) ligament rupture has been divided into four stages. In a…
10.1055/b-0035-121134 Chapter 24 Arthroscopic Thumb Carpometacarpal Interposition Arthroplasty Introduction Osteoarthritis in the thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint is a common condition, especially in women over 60 years of age. Various treatment…
10.1055/b-0035-121137 Chapter 27 Arthroscopic Partial Wrist Fusion Introduction Partial wrist fusion is a definitive palliative treatment used in patients with advanced wrist arthritis, which are most often secondary to scapholunate…
10.1055/b-0035-121135 Chapter 25 Arthroscopic Dorsal Tendon Interposition in Stage II Scapholunate Advanced Collapse Wrists Introduction Scapholunate ligament ruptures result in scapholunate instability. The ensuing biomechanical disruptions cause flexion of the…
10.1055/b-0035-121132 Chapter 22 Arthroscopic Scaphotrapeziotrapezoidal Interposition Arthroplasty Introduction Isolated osteoarthritis of the scaphotrapeziotrapezoidal (STT) joint is rare, but very painful. As a general rule, conservative treatment is used. If this…
10.1055/b-0035-121131 Chapter 21 Arthroscopic Arthrolysis of the Wrist Introduction Intra-articular wrist fractures (radius, scaphoid) and, occasionally, the repair of intrinsic ligaments (even arthroscopic ones) can lead to wrist stiffness due…
10.1055/b-0035-121124 Chapter 14 Anatomy of the Scapholunate Complex Introduction Scapholunate joint stability is ensured not only by the scapholunate interosseous ligament (SLIL) but also by a group of intrinsic and…
