Wrist Arthroscopy

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Geissler, William B. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York, 2005.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Orthopedics.; Sports medicine.; Medicine & Public Health.; Conservative Orthopedics.; Surgical Orthopedics.; Sports Medicine.

Dr. William B. Geissler has selected an international group of experts to compose this practical guide to wrist arthroscopy that is a comprehensive reference for both orthopedic residents new to the field and for experienced orthopedic surgeons looking to refine their technique. The book covers fund...

Table of Contents:

• General Anatomy and Setup
• Arthroscopic Wrist Anatomy
• Evaluation of the Painful Wrist
• Lasers and Electrothermal Devices
• Repair and Treatment of TFCC Injury
• Repair of Peripheral Ulnar TFCC Tears
• Repair of Peripheral Radial TFCC Tears
• Management of Type C TFCC Tears
• Debridement of Central TFCC Tears
• Arthroscopic Management of Ulnar Impaction Syndrome
• Kinematics and Pathophysiology of Carpal Instability
• Management of Scapholunate Instability
• Management of Lunotriquetral Instability
• Management of Distal Radial Fractures
• Fixation of Acute and Selected Nonunion Scaphoid Fractures
• Management of Articular Cartilage Defects
• Radial Styloidectomy
• Excision of Dorsal Wrist Ganglia
• Wrist Arthrolysis
• Small-Joint Arthroscopy in the Hand and Wrist
• Proximal Row Carpectomy
• Trapeziectomy with Thermal Capsular Modification
• Resection of Volar Ganglia
• Clinical Approach to the Painful Wrist.