10.1055/b-0040-177481 66 Scapholunate Ligament RepairDaniel A. Seigerman and Michael J. Pensak Abstract Complete rupture of the scapholunate (SL) ligament causes diastasis between the scaphoid and lunate, and subsequent instability that…
10.1055/b-0040-177480 65 Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint Collateral Ligament ReconstructionArmin Badre and Ruby Grewal Abstract Thumb metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction is indicated in patients with symptomatic chronic instability…
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…
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…
10.1055/b-0040-177477 62 Finger (PIP/DIP) Collateral Ligament RepairMeredith N. Osterman Abstract Finger collateral ligament injuries are frequently treated by hand surgeons. Collateral ligament injuries to the fingers are common but most…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
