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January 1, 2024
Proximal row carpectomy (PRC) is performed in the setting of symptomatic wrist arthritis to alleviate pain at the expense of wrist motion and grip strength. By removing the proximal carpal row, a new radiocapitate articulation is created. Traditionally, we ...
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January 1, 2023
Diagnosis of hand fractures and joint injuries requires history, examination, and adequate imaging studies. Treatment decisions are based on fracture geometry, stability, and individual patient needs. Nonoperative principles include reduction, maintenance ...
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January 1, 2022
Review of proximal interphalangeal joint injuries and treatments thereof. ...
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January 1, 2022
This chapter highlights techniques for proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint dislocations and fracture-dislocations. Techniques discussed include extension block pinning, open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) with hemihamate arthroplasty, and dynamic exte ...
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January 1, 2021
This chapter presents a case scenario of a 55-year-old woman with a history of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who is seen with progressive deformity in her wrists and hands. The distal ulna is commonly dorsally prominent in RA due to incompetent ligamentous sta ...
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January 1, 2021
Motion of the digits is essential to good hand function. When the digits become stiff from any etiology, this can affect the overall function of the hand. While there are multiple causes of the stiff digit, this chapter is intended to provide guidance rega ...
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July 3, 2017
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common compression neuropathy in the upper extremity. Fortunately, treatment is usually successful at relieving symptoms. Occasionally, patients will have symptom-free period followed by symptoms similar to those prior to ...
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January 1, 2016
Intra-articular fractures of the distal radius that include a separate coronal plane fragment at the volar lunate facet represent a difficult subset of fractures. They are often challenging to identify on initial radiographs. Furthermore, gaining adequate ...
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January 1, 2015
Radial nerve palsy in the child can be attributed to a variety of traumatic causes, including humeral shaft, supracondylar humerus, and Monteggia fractures, as well as congenital and pathologic etiologies. Most pediatric injuries to the radial nerve have a ...
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February 13, 2012
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October 31, 2011
Rheumatoid arthritis commonly affects the upper limb and causes disabling functional problems. Although hand deformities are more obvious, the proximally involved joints such as the wrist and the elbow require treatments first to provide a stable platform ...
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