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As arthroscopy becomes the gold standard of care in treating wrist problems, there is a vast need for an up-to-date practical guide on wrist arthroscopy. To fill that need, Dr. William Geissler has brought together an international group of eminent experts, who share their knowledge to present the full scope of all aspects of wrist arthroscopy. In 24 chapters, generously illustrated with over 300 images, 44 in full color, the book explores every clinically relevant aspect of wrist arthroscopy. This includes arthroscopic wrist anatomy and how to evaluate the painful wrist, arthroscopic management of carpal instability, fracture management, arthofibrosis, and arthroscopic tunnel release. Each chapter includes a brief overview followed by indications for the procedure and surgical techniques. In addition, the book features a section on tips and tricks and how to avoid common pitfalls.

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Author:   William Geissler
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2005 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.856kg
ISBN:  

9780387208978

ISBN 10:   0387208976
Pages:   202
Publication Date:   12 April 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

General Anatomy and Setup.- Arthroscopic Wrist Anatomy.- Evaluation of the Painful Wrist.- Lasers and Electrothermal Devices.- Repair and Treatment of TFCC Injury.- Repair of Peripheral Ulnar TFCC Tears.- Repair of Peripheral Radial TFCC Tears.- Management of Type C TFCC Tears.- Debridement of Central TFCC Tears.- Arthroscopic Management of Ulnar Impaction Syndrome.- Kinematics and Pathophysiology of Carpal Instability.- Management of Scapholunate Instability.- Management of Lunotriquetral Instability.- Management of Distal Radial Fractures.- Fixation of Acute and Selected Nonunion Scaphoid Fractures.- Management of Articular Cartilage Defects.- Radial Styloidectomy.- Excision of Dorsal Wrist Ganglia.- Wrist Arthrolysis.- Small-Joint Arthroscopy in the Hand and Wrist.- Proximal Row Carpectomy.- Trapeziectomy with Thermal Capsular Modification.- Resection of Volar Ganglia.- Clinical Approach to the Painful Wrist.

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