Complications of Volar Plate Fixation for Managing Distal Radius Fractures
Lisa M. Berglund, MD and Terry M. Messer, MD J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 17, No 6, June 2009, Volar locking plate fixation via open reduction and internal fixation is an increasingly accepted method for managing displaced distal radius fractures. Volar plating offers biomechanically stable fixation, allows early rehabilitation, and enables fixation of comminuted […]
Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Michael Warren Keith, MD, Victoria Masear, MD, Peter C. Amadio, MD, Michael Andary, MD, MS, Richard W. Barth, MD, Brent Graham, MD, Kevin Chung, MD, MS, Kent Maupin, MD, William C. Watters, III, MD, Robert H. Haralson, III, MD, MBA, Charles M. Turkelson, PhD, Janet L. Wies, MPH and Richard McGowan, MLS J Am Acad […]
Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Michael Warren Keith, MD, Victoria Masear, MD, Kevin Chung, MD, MS, Kent Maupin, MD, Michael Andary, MD, MS, Peter C. Amadio, MD, Richard W. Barth, MD, William C. Watters, III, MD, Michael J. Goldberg, MD, Robert H. Haralson, III, MD, MBA, Charles M. Turkelson, PhD and Janet L. Wies, MPH J Am Acad Orthop Surg, […]
Metacarpophalangeal Joint Dislocation
Paul Dinh, MD, Adam Franklin, MD, Brian Hutchinson, MD, Stephen B. Schnall, MD and Isabella Fassola, MD J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 17, No 5, May 2009 Traumatic dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal joint is a relatively uncommon injury. The dislocation may be easily reducible (ie, simple) or require surgical intervention (ie, complex). The flexor […]
Pediatric Scaphoid Fractures
Adam W. Anz, Brandon D. Bushnell, Donald K. Bynum, George D. Chloros, and Ethan R. Wiesler J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2009 17: 77-87 Fractures of the immature carpal scaphoid can be challenging to manage. The diagnosis may be missed or delayed because of absent or minimal symptoms. Once diagnosed, most pediatric scaphoid fractures can […]
Cold Exposure Injuries to the Extremities
J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 16, No 12, December 2008 Alexander Golant, MD, Russell M. Nord, MD, Nader Paksima, DO, MPH and Martin A. Posner, MD Cold exposure injuries comprise nonfreezing injuries that include chilblain (aka pernio) and trench, or immersion, foot, as well as freezing injuries that affect core body tissues resulting in […]
Radiocarpal Fracture-dislocations
J Am Acad Orthop Surg, Vol 16, No 11, November 2008 Asif M. Ilyas, MD and Chaitanya S. Mudgal, MD Radiocarpal fracture-dislocations most often are caused by high-energy trauma. These difficult, uncommon injuries involve significant soft-tissue and osseous trauma, requiring meticulous reduction and fixation. The mechanism of injury is generally a severe shear or rotational […]
Long-term results of surgical release of de Quervain’s stenosing tenosynovitis
Int Orthop. 2008 Oct 28. [Epub ahead of print] Scheller A, Schuh R, Hönle W, Schuh A. The management of de Quervain’s disease (DD) is nonoperative in the first instance, but surgery should be considered if conservative measures fail. We present the long-term results of operative treatment of DD. From July 1988 to July 1998, […]
Fractures of the Proximal Phalanx and Metacarpals in the Hand: Preferred Methods of Stabilization
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons October 2008, Volume 16, Issue 10 Mark H. Henry, MD Treatment of fractures of the proximal phalanx and metacarpals is based on the presentation of the fracture, degree of displacement, and difficulty in maintaining fracture reduction. A wide array of treatment options exists for the variation in […]
A systematic review of total wrist arthroplasty compared with total wrist arthrodesis for rheumatoid arthritis
NULL Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008 Sep;122(3):813-25. Cavaliere CM, Chung KC. BACKGROUND: Management of the end-stage rheumatoid wrist is controversial. The most common treatment is total wrist fusion. Total wrist arthroplasty offers a motion-preserving alternative. Comparison of outcomes for total wrist arthroplasty and total wrist fusion is necessary for evidence-based decision making. The purpose of this […]
