Wrist Arthritis: Arthroscopic Techniques of Synovectomy, Abrasion Chondroplasty, Radial Styloidectomy, and Proximal Row Carpectomy of the Wrist

Nov 16, 2016 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Wrist Arthritis: Arthroscopic Techniques of Synovectomy, Abrasion Chondroplasty, Radial Styloidectomy, and Proximal Row Carpectomy of the Wrist

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…

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Lasers and Electrothermal Devices

Nov 16, 2016 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Lasers and Electrothermal Devices

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…

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Lateral Epicondylitis

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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…

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Arthroscopic Excision of Dorsal Ganglions

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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…

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Arthroscopic Proximal Row Carpectomy

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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…

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Arthroscopic Management of Elbow Contractures

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Author (Year) # pts Surgical indication Exclusion criteria Mean F/U (mos) Mean flexion (°) Mean extension (°) Improve arc of motion Complications Comments Pre-Op Post-Op Improve Pre-Op Post-Op Improve Jones…

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