10.1055/b-0040-177438 23 Open Carpal Tunnel ReleaseVioleta Gutierrez Sherman and Jennifer Moriatis Wolf Abstract Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a compressive neuropathy of the median nerve that can cause pain, numbness,…
10.1055/b-0040-177437 22 Oberlin TransferJuan M. Giugale and John R. Fowler Abstract Restoration of elbow flexion is pivotal to improve function in patients with brachial plexus injuries. The Oberlin transfer was…
10.1055/b-0040-177436 21 Nerve Conduits for Nerve Repair/ReconstructionEon K. Shin Abstract A tension-free repair for sensory nerve injuries cannot always be achieved. Gaps in the neural tissue can often be bridged…
10.1055/b-0040-177435 20 Peripheral Nerve Injury and Repair using Autograft or AllograftSantiago Rodriguez, Craig Rodner, and Anthony Parrino Abstract Peripheral nerve injuries can lead to significant motor and/or sensory disturbances in…
10.1055/b-0040-177434 19 Nerve Repair in the HandPatricia M. Kallemeier Abstract Functional recovery after nerve injury in the hand requires special attention to primary repair and reconstructive principles in order to…
10.1055/b-0040-177432 17 Lateral Epicondylar DebridementFrederic E. Liss Abstract This chapter on lateral epicondylar debridement will review some of the techniques available for surgical treatment of recalcitrant lateral epicondylitis (LE) and…
10.1055/b-0040-177433 18 Medial Epicondylar DebridementLance M. Brunton Abstract Surgical intervention for chronic medial epicondylitis (or enthesopathy of the common flexor-pronator mass tendon origin) is an uncommon end point in the…
10.1055/b-0040-177431 16 Intersection SyndromeJulia A. Kenniston Abstract Intersection syndrome (IS) is an overlooked cause of wrist pain. Pain in the wrist can be caused from many conditions including arthritis, tendonitis,…
10.1055/b-0040-177430 15 Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Tenosynovectomy/InstabilityKevin F. Lutsky Abstract The extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU) is unique among the extensor tendons, in that it runs beneath both the retinaculum and its…
10.1055/b-0040-177429 14 DeQuervain TenosynovitisGeorge L. Yeh Abstract DeQuervain tenosynovitis (DQT) is a common cause of pain along the radial wrist, which can be treated successfully with nonoperative and operative care….
