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Arthroscopy of the Hand and Wrist - Anatomy, Preparation and Techniques
Anesthesia Utilized for Surgery of the Distal Upper Extremity
Open Reduction and Stabilization of Thumb CMC Joint Dislocations
Volar Ligament Stabilization of the Unstable Thumb CMC Joint
Operative Treatment of Thumb CMC Joint Fractures
Open Reduction of Complex Thumb MCP Joint Dislocations
Reconstruction of Chronic Volar Instability of the Thumb MCP Joint
Arthroscopic and Open Primary Repair of Thumb MCP Joint Radial and Ulnar Collateral Ligament Disruptions
Reconstruction of Chronic Radial and Ulnar Instability of the Thumb MCP Joint
Operative Treatment of Finger CMC Joint Fracture Dislocations
Open Reduction of Complex Finger MCP Joint Dislocations
Primary Repair of Finger MCP Joint Collateral Ligament Disruptions
Operative Treatment of Extra-articular and Intra-articular Metacarpal Fractures
Operative Treatment of Extra-articular Phalangeal Fractures
Dorsal Block Pinning of PIP Joint Fracture Dislocations
Dynamic External Fixation of PIP Joint Fracture Dislocations
Open Reduction Internal Fixation of PIP Joint Fracture Dislocations
Volar Plate Arthroplasty
Osteocartilagenous Autograft Reconstruction of PIP Joint Fracture Dislocations
Open Reduction and Fixation of Phalangeal Condylar Fractures
Operative Treatment of DIP Joint Fracture Dislocations
Corrective Osteotomy for Metacarpal and Phalangeal Malunions
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Diaphyseal Forearm Fractures
Reduction and Stabilization of the DRUJ Following Galeazzi Fractures
K-Wire Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures With and Without External Fixation
Intrafocal Intramedullary Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures
Arthroscopic Reduction and Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures
Volar Plating of Distal Radius Fractures
Dorsal Plate Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures
Fragment-Specific Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures
Bridge Plating of Severe Intra-articular Distal Radius Fractures
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Ulnar Styloid, Head and Metadiaphyseal Fractures
Percutaneous Fixation of Acute Scaphoid Fractures
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Scaphoid Fractures
Surgical Treatment of Carpal Bone Fractures Excluding the Scaphoid
Corrective Osteotomy for Radius and Ulna Diaphyseal Malunions
Operative Treatment of Radius and Ulna Diaphyseal Nonunions
Corrective Osteotomy for Extra-Articular Distal Radius Malunions
Corrective Osteotomy for Intra-Articular Distal Radius Malunions
Percutaneous Treatment of Scaphoid Nonunions
Volar Wedge Bone Grafting and Internal Fixation of Scaphoid Nonunions
Vascularized Bone Grafting for Avascular Scaphoid Nonunions
Partial Scaphoid Excision for Scaphoid Nonunion
Pediatric Hand and Wrist Fractures
Osteotomy of the Radius for Treatment of Kienbock's Disease
Capitate Shortening Osteotomy for Treatment of Kienbock's Disease
Vascularized Bone Grafting for Treatment of Kienbock's Disease
Arthroscopic Evaluation and Treatment of Scapholunate and Lunotriquetral Ligament Disruptions
Scapholunate Ligament Repair and Augmentation
Capsulodesis for Treatment of Scapholunate Instability
Tenodesis for Treatment of Scapholunate Instability
Bone-Ligament-Bone Reconstruction of the Scapholunate Ligament
The RASL Procedure for Scapholunate Instability
Lunotriquetral Ligament Repair and Augmentation
Tenodesis for Treatment of Lunotriquetral Instability
Operative Treatment of Lesser and Greater Arc Injuries
Arthroscopic Treatment of Dorsal Radiocarpal Ligament Disruptions
Modified Herbert Reconstruction of the Ulnocarpal Joint
Hui-Linscheid Reconstruction of the Ulnocarpal Joint
Arthroscopic and Open TFCC Repair
Extra-Articular DRUJ Tenodesis
Intra-articular Radioulnar Ligament Reconstruction
Ulnar Head Implant Arthroplasty
Repair of Acute Flexor Tendon Disruptions
Tenolysis Following Injury and Repair of Flexor Tendons
Staged Flexor Tendon Reconstruction
Repair Following Traumatic Extensor Tendon Disruption and in the Hand, Wrist, and Forearm
Tendon Transfer and Grafting for Traumatic Extensor Tendon Disruption
Extensor Tendon Centralization Following Traumatic Subluxation at the MCP Joint
Operative Reconstruction of Post-Traumatic Boutonnière and Swan Neck Deformities
One Incision Technique for the Treatment of Distal Biceps Tendon Disruptions
Two Incision Technique for the Treatment of Distal Biceps Tendon Disruptions
Delayed Reconstruction of Distal Biceps Tendon Disruptions
First Extensor Compartment Release and Reconstruction for DeQuervain's Tendonitis
A-1 Pulley Release for Trigger Finger With and Without FDS Ulnar Slip Excision
Surgical Treatment for ECU Subluxation
Open and Arthroscopic Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis
Open Treatment of Medial Epicondylitis
Flexor and Extensor Tenosynovectomy
Tendon Transfers Used for Treatment of Rheumatoid Disorders
Tendon Transfers for Radial Nerve Palsy
Tendon Transfers for Median Nerve Palsy
Tendon Transfers for Ulnar Nerve Palsy
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Open Carpal Tunnel Release
Revision Carpal Tunnel Release
Decompression of Pronator and Anterior Interosseous Syndromes
In Situ Decompression of the Ulnar Nerve at the Elbow
Anterior Transposition of the Ulnar Nerve at the Elbow
Medial Epicondylectomy for Treatment of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Decompression of the Ulnar Nerve at Guyon's Canal
Radial Nerve Decompression
Primary Repair and Nerve Grafting Following Complete Nerve Transection in the Hand, Wrist and Forearm
Surgical Treatment of Nerve Injuries in Continuity
DIP, PIP and MCP Joint Arthrodesis
MCP Joint Synovectomy and Extensor Tendon Centralization in the Inflammatory Arthritis Patient
PIP and MCP Joint Silicone Implant Arthroplasty
PIP and MCP Joint Non-Silicone Implant Arthroplasty
MCP Joint Resection and Interposition Arthroplasty
Thumb CMC Joint Arthrodesis
Thumb Metacarpal Extension Osteotomy
Thumb CMC Joint Resection Arthroplasty
Thumb CMC Joint Implant and Resurfacing Arthroplasty
Wrist Dennervation
Open and Arthroscopic Radial Styloidectomy
Limited Wrist Arthrodesis
Proximal Row Carpectomy
Complete Wrist Arthrodesis
Wrist Implant Arthroplasty
Resection Arthroplasty of the DRUJ
The Sauve-Kapandji Procedure for DRUJ Arthritis
Arthroscopic Synovectomy and TFCC Debridement
Open and Arthroscopic Wafer Resection of the Distal Ulna
Ulna Shortening Osteotomy
Surgical Treatment Rheumatoid Boutonnière and Swan Neck Deformities
Surgical Decompression of the Forearm, Hand and Digits for Compartment Syndrome
Surgical Treatment of Injection Injuries in the Hand
Revascularization and Replantation of the Digits
Surgical Treatment of Vasoocclusive Disease of the Hand
Surgical Treatment of Vasospastic Disease of the Hand
Surgical Treatment of Acute and Chronic Paronychia and Felons
Surgical Treatment of Closed Space Infections in the Hand
Surgical Treatment of Septic Arthritis in the Hand and Wrist
Skin Grafts and Skin Graft Substitutes in the Distal Upper Extremity (Excluding Fingertip Injuries)
Rotational and Pedicle Flaps for Coverage of Distal Upper Extremity Injuries
Surgical Treatment of Thermal and Electrical Injury and Contracture Involving the Distal Upper Extremity
Nail Matrix Repair, Reconstruction and Ablation
Soft Tissue Coverage of Fingertip Amputations
Amputations in the Distal Upper Extremity
Surgical Treatment of Vascular Tumors in the Hand
Open and Arthroscopic Excision of Ganglion Cysts and Related Tumors
Excision and Coverage of Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Melanoma of the Hand
Surgical Treatment of Nerve Tumors in the Distal Upper Extremity
Surgical Treatment of Enchondroma, Bone Cyst and Giant Cell Tumor in the Distal Upper Extremity
Realease of Post-Traumatic MCP and PIP Joint Contractures
Surgical Treatment of Dupuytren's Contracture
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