State-of-the-art treatment options for complex articular wrist injuries Hand and wrist injuries
account for millions of emergency room visits each year. Although the most frequent type of
articular wrist injury involves the distal radius there are many other fractures that require
skillful intervention to obtain maximum long-term function. This book focuses on those complex
intra-articular wrist injuries that have not been extensively covered in the past providing a
complete picture of their clinical radiographic and therapeutic features. It is essential for
all specialists who are regularly confronted with these challenging injuries. Special Features:
- Each chapter written by a renowned international specialist who has pioneered significant
advances in the field in the last five years- Presents a detailed review of surgical approaches
to acute intra-articular wrist injuries ranging from partial ligament tears to the most
complicated dislocations- Provides an overview of basic wrist anatomy biomechanics injury
classification clinical presentation assessment and diagnosis and treatment recommendations-
Includes discussions of the most promising minimally invasive treatments especially
arthroscopically guided fracture reduction- Highlights all concepts in nearly 500 instructive
beautifully drawn surgical diagrams radiographs and intraoperative photographs Packed with
practical treatment guidelines Articular Injury of the Wrist is invaluable for all hand
surgeons as well as for orthopedic and plastic surgeons and fellows. It will quickly increase
their knowledge of those difficult wrist injuries that have not been well documented previously
but are no less devastating in terms of early joint degeneration and dysfunction if not treated
properly.
