Definition Wrist replacement surgery is performed to replace a wrist injured or damaged beyond repair. An artificial wrist joint replacement is implanted. Purpose Traumatic injuries or severe degenerative diseases affecting the wrist (such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis with bony destruction) may require replacement of the painful wrist joint with an artificial wrist...

Regional Plastic Surgery Center is a three-surgeon practice comprised of Drs. Joshua Lemmon, Bruce Byrne, and Denton Watumull. Practice specialties include:

• Hand Surgery
• Wrist Surgery
• Upper Extremity Surgery
• Plastic Surgery
• Reconstructive Surgery
• Cosmetic Surgery

The wrist is the most commonly involved region of the upper extremity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Because the wrist joint becomes involved early during the disease course and its involvement rapidly progresses, and because the disabilities associated with progressive RA are significant, early and adequate treatment must be introduced to...

Formed in 1952, The CV Starr Hand Surgery Service has one of the oldest teaching hand fellowships in the country. This specialized center cares for hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder disorders in patients of all ages, including children.
Our physicians conduct ongoing research and routinely publish in medical journals and...

Wrist injuries are common among athletes. Emergency physicians or family practitioners frequently perform the initial evaluation of wrist injuries and determine the initial treatment. Recognizing wrist dislocations early and properly referring patients with wrist dislocations can prevent complications, including prolonged pain and discomfort, surgery, and lost time from sports participation.
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Ganglions on the dorsum of the wrist have been shown to originate from the scapholunate joint, often with direct attachment to the scapholunate interosseous ligament (SLIL). It has long been recognized that nonsurgical techniques for the treatment of dorsal wrist ganglia are unreliable with a high recurrence rate. Surgical intervention...

This course aims to set a new standard in providing specific instructions as related to elbow, wrist, and hand arthroscopy. Faculty teaching will emphasize short procedures of indications and methods. Video based presentations will include time for case presentation and discussion as well as debates. Participants will gain a broad...

OTA 2002 - Session 10 Session X - Upper Extremity Sun., 10/13/02 Upper Extremity, Paper #68, 10:54 AM *The Role of Distal Radial Osteotomy in the Restoration of Wrist and Hand Function Margaret M. McQueen, MD, FRCS; Alison Wakefield, MSc, MCSP; Edinburgh Orthopaedic Trauma Unit, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom...

We are proud to offer Port Angeles and Port Townsend, WA's only comprehensive physician and therapist team combining expertise for surgery and treatment of the upper extremities. Strait Orthopedic's Services *Occupational Hand Therapy *Custom Splints/Orthotics *Wrist & Hand Pain *Repetitive Motion Injuries/Tendonitis *...

Arthrodesis of the wrist is a standard operation which is indicated for severe rheumatoid arthritis in which destruction is too advanced for more conservative procedures, or after failure of previous surgery. We have developed an L-shaped plate designed for this purpose. It provides rigid internal fixation with the wrist in...

Enjoy hands-on learning in an arthroplasty lab covering the hand, wrist, and elbow. The program offers a unique course format that focuses on performing a variety of surgical procedures using equipment from multiple manufacturers with guidance from hand and upper extremity experts. Particular emphasis will be placed on...

We report a case of bilateral symmetrical radio-scaphoid wrist arthritis in a clay shoveller. The bilateral nature of this case and the absence of any obvious trauma suggest that the only aetiology of the patient’s degenerative changes was progressive and bilateral ligamentous distension secondary to repeated micro trauma due to...

Since its inception, department is providing general Orthopaedics and trauma services. Department is recognized in the region for quality of its services. It has established itself as a referral centre for all kinds of traumatic and non-traumatic spinal problems. More that 1500 Spinal Surgeries have been carried out in last...

The ASSH Comprehensive Review in Hand Surgery is designed as an advanced review course and update for practicing hand surgeons as well as Residents and Fellows in training. The course will review the topical concepts of anatomy, biomechanics and pathology as well as diagnostic and treatment methods relating to...

Free Registration for webinars on surgery of wrist arthritis -

• Partial Wrist Fusion using the Spider Plate
• CMC Arthroplasty with Cartilage Allograft

Volar Versus Dorsal Plating in the Management of Intra-Articular Distal Radius Fractures David S. Ruch MD, and Anastasios Papadonikolakis MD Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC Received 16 February 2005; accepted 7 September 2005. Available online 25 January 2006. Purpose To compare...

Carpal dislocation and fracture dislocation are uncommon and difficult to treat. Early diagnosis and treatment of such injuries are necessary to prevent progressive carpal instability and traumatic arthritis. Perilunate fracture dislocation is a combination of ligamentous and osseous injuries that involve the ‘greater arc’ of the perilunate. Despite being severe, these injuries often go unrecognised in the...

Dr. James C. Johns, Jr. and staff welcome you to our clinic. Cedar Valley Hand Surgery specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. This includes related structures such as nerves, ligaments, tendons and muscles. Your health and well being are...

Online surgery reference on distal radius (wrist) fractures. Includes classification, diagnosis, indications, preparation, approach, reduction and fixation, aftercare.

36 presentations from the Orthopaedic Surgery unit at Memorial University Newfoundland and Labrador between 1999 and 2004
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Basic Science
Foot and Ankle
Hand and Wrist
Knee and Hip
Miscellaneous
Oncology
Pediatric Orthopedics
Shoulder and Elbow
Spine

Glen D. Shapiro, MD FAAOS is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon with special interest in shoulder and knee reconstruction and winter sports medicine. Dr. Shapiro treats the entire musculoskeletal system, and has completed extensive training in advanced fracture care, reconstructive sports medicine, and reconstruction of the knee and shoulder. Orthopedic Specialties... Patient Provider

The authors compare the functional outcome of 8 patients treated by distal scaphoid resection arthroplasty for scaphoid nonunion with symptomatic wrist arthritis before surgery and after a minimum follow-up of 6 months. There was a significantly better range of radial deviation and grip strength at the time of re-examination. Significantly...

Treatment of Wrist Injuries
Advanced Surgical Techniques
Sheraton Kaanapali Resort Maui, Hawaii
October 28 - October 30, 2011
This intensive 3 day course features hands-on surgical skills labs, cadaveric surgical demonstrations, case discussions, and direct personal interaction with the faculty.
Faculty
Robert J. Medoff, MD Course Co-Director University of Hawaii,...

Video of routine hand/wrist examination from the Hospital for Special Surgery

We present the case of a right handed construction worker who has sustained two fractures in his left forearm. In 1990 he sustained a wrist fracture which failed to heal. The bone of the distal radius, ulna and carpus was re-absorbed. In 1995 he had radiotherapy and a free vascularized...