An up-to-date instructional resource on open and arthroscopic management of wrist injuries
Major advances have been made in the field of wrist surgery including the use of arthroscopy
and better rehabilitation protocols. In addition understanding of proprioception has changed
conservative management often preventing surgery. Nevertheless the assessment and management
of a myriad of wrist dysfunctions remains daunting due in part to complicated anatomy and
mechanics and a lack of high-quality prospective clinical studies. Carpal Ligament Injuries and
Instability: FESSH Instructional Course Book 2023 edited by renowned hand surgeons Fernando
Corella Carlos Heras-Palou and Riccardo Luchetti covers the investigation diagnosis staging
and management of ligament injuries and the latest open and arthroscopic techniques to treat
carpal instabilities. The first two sections lay a solid foundation with eight chapters
encompassing anatomy and biomechanics clinical and arthroscopic examination of the wrist and
imaging. Section three includes 10 chapters on scapholunate injury and instability with
discussion of open and arthroscopic repair reinforcement reconstruction and resection
techniques. Section four features five chapters on lunotriquetral injury and instability
including acute and chronic open and arthroscopic injury management. Section five includes four
chapters on extrinsic ligament injuries from perilunate injuries to staging and treatment of
nondissociative proximal row instability. The book concludes with a final section comprising
two chapters on other types of injuries. Key Highlights An impressive group of renowned global
experts describe new treatment algorithms and surgical techniques Clinical pearls throughout
the text provide guidance on preventing complications and improving outcomes A wealth of
high-quality operative photos imaging scans illustrations and videos enhance understanding
of impacted anatomy and techniques This resource provides trainees surgeons and therapists
with current thinking and up-to-date evidence-based treatment for wrist ligament injuries and
carpal instabilities with the goal of improved patient outcomes. This book includes
complimentary access to a digital copy on https: medone.thieme.com.Publisher's Note: Products
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