57 Total Wrist Arthrodesis
10.1055/b-0040-177472 57 Total Wrist ArthrodesisJohn C. Dunn, Curt Hanenbaum, and Keith A. Segalman Abstract Total wrist arthrodesis is the gold standard treatment for the end-stage arthritic wrist. The procedure involves…
56 Ligament Reconstruction Tendon Interposition (LRTI)
10.1055/b-0040-177471 56 Ligament Reconstruction Tendon Interposition (LRTI)Charles A. Daly and Christopher L. Forthman Abstract Trapeziectomy and ligament reconstruction tendon interposition (LRTI) is an excellent form of treatment for thumb basal…
59 Scaphoidectomy and Four-Corner Fusion
10.1055/b-0040-177474 59 Scaphoidectomy and Four-Corner FusionDavid R. Steinberg and Oded Ben-Amotz Abstract When a patient desires motion-preserving salvage surgery for treating certain forms of posttraumatic wrist arthritis, scaphoid excision combined…
55 Thumb Basal Joint Arthroplasty: Trapeziectomy
10.1055/b-0040-177470 55 Thumb Basal Joint Arthroplasty: TrapeziectomyJessica Hawken and Kenneth R. Means Abstract Trapeziectomy has emerged as the most likely standard-of-care procedure for recalcitrant symptomatic thumb carpometacarpal arthritis. Whether performed…
54 Distal Interphalangeal Joint Arthrodesis
10.1055/b-0040-177469 54 Distal Interphalangeal Joint ArthrodesisRyan D. Katz Abstract This chapter on distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) arthrodesis describes the techniques, indications, contraindications, and procedural pearls and pitfalls. 54.1 Description The…
58 Proximal Row Carpectomy
10.1055/b-0040-177473 58 Proximal Row CarpectomyLaura Lewallen and Dawn M. LaPorte Abstract Proximal row carpectomy (PRC) is one of several surgical options for patients with advanced wrist arthritis. It is a…
61 Complete Distal Ulna Excision (Darrach)
10.1055/b-0040-177476 61 Complete Distal Ulna Excision (Darrach)Dominic J. Mintalucci Abstract Darrach resection of the distal ulna has been performed for over 150 years to treat arthritis and instability of the…
60 Partial Distal Ulna Resection (Wafer, Hemiresection)
10.1055/b-0040-177475 60 Partial Distal Ulna Resection (Wafer, Hemiresection)Jason D. Wink and Ines C. Lin Abstract Partial distal ulnar resection can be used to manage symptoms related to ulnar impaction syndrome…
