Frank R. Noyes, MD
Proximal row carpectomy is an accepted motion-sparing surgical procedure for the treatement of degenerative conditions of the wrist. In this VJO/JBJS video supplement to his article, Dr. Peter J. Stern discusses other surgical treatment options and the advantages of proximal row carpectomy. In addition, he demonstrates his surgical technique and provides pearls in avoiding complications.
Material Covered
- Indications
- Contraindications
- Advantages/Disadvantages vs. Alternative Options
- Pearls in Avoiding Complications
- Advances in Technique
- Post Op Protocol
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See the Corresponding JBJS Article:
- Frank R. Noyes, Sue D. Barber-Westin, and Marc Rankin
- Meniscal Transplantation in Symptomatic Patients Less Than Fifty Years Old.
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am., Jul 2004; 86: 1392 – 1404 [Article]
Specifications
- Total Run Time: 26:47 minutes
- Catalog Number: 5094
- VJO Publication Date: June, 2005