The Wrist
Anatomical and Pathophysiological Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment
Published on 17. November 2011
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XIV, 269 pages
978-3-642-71624-9 (ISBN)
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In thc space of ooly a few years, reconstructive surgery of the skeleton of the hand has become a foeus of attention. Thc reason for this has been the advent of principles and techniques of stable internal fixation, tbc unparaJleled advantages of which are particularly evident in the treatment of the complex, multi- structural lesions so typical of injuries of the hand, and also in procedures such as replantation or revascularisatioss. What a striking contrast on the other hand is to be seen in the slow and painful progress made in Dur understanding of the biomechanics of the radiocarpal joint! This is most elo- quently ilIustrated by the embryonie state of prosthetic surgery of the wrist, compared with the sophisticatcd advances made in hip and knee surgery. Yet it is undeniable that painful condi- tions involving dysfunctions of the wrist are increasing in number and affect young people in particular; this should spur us on to seek more effective therapeutic solutions.
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Edition
1987 ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Berlin
Germany
Publishing group
Springer Berlin
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Research
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XIV, 269 p.
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
720 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-642-71624-9 (9783642716249)
DOI
10.1007/978-3-642-71622-5
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Content
History.- The Carpus.- The Concept of Stability.- The Radius and the Radio-carpal Joint.- References.- I Anatomical Approach.- A. Bony Anatomy.- B. Ligamentous Anatomy.- C. Kinematics.- D. Functional Ligamentous Anatomy.- E. The Concepts of Stability.- II Diagnosis of Osteo-ligamentous Lesions of the Carpus.- A. Physical Examination.- B. Radiology.- III Hyperextension Injuries of the Wrist: Pathomechanics, Clinical Approach.- A. Pathomechanics.- B. Clinical Aspects.- IV Fractures of the Distal Radius.- A. The Specific Problem.- B. Morphology and Classification of Fractures of the Distal Radius in Relation to the Quality of the Bone: Therapeutic Implications.- C. The Possibilities of Treatment.- V Operative Techniques and Indications.- A. The Avascular Osteonecroses.- B. Pseudarthrosis of the Scaphoid.- C. Recent Fractures of the Scaphoid.- D. Perilunate Dislocations, With or Without Fracture.- E. Operative Technique for Opening the Carpal Tunnel.- F. Partial Arthrodeses of the Wrist, Arthroplasties and Ligamentous Reconstructions.- G. Arthrodeses of the Wrist.- H. Fractures of the Radius.- I. Malunion of the Radius.- K. Madelung's Deformity.- Epilogue.