A Case for Acute Proximal Row Carpectomy for Perilunate Injuries.

Background: Perilunate injuries are complex injuries typically arising from high-energy injuries to the wrist. Standard treatment involves open reduction and internal fixation with ligamentous reconstruction; however, outcomes are fraught with complications including pain, stiffness, and arthrosis. Several case reports have demonstrated the role of proximal row carpectomy as a salvage procedure for complex carpal trauma in the setting of significant cartilage injury or bone loss.

Flexor Carpi Radialis Tendon Insertion Onto the Trapezial Ridge: An Anatomic Description.

Purpose: The flexor carpi radialis (FCR) tendon is often involved in surgical procedures of the hand and wrist. The FCR tendon may be mobilized from the trapezium during distal radius fracture fixation, for tendon transfer, and during carpometacarpal joint procedures. There is a paucity of literature describing the anatomy of the FCR insertion onto the trapezial ridge.

Pelvic Avulsion Injuries in the Adolescent Athlete.

Pelvic avulsion fractures are common in youth athletes; many of these injuries can be treated conservatively. This article reviews the etiology, presentation, and management of the more common pelvic avulsion fractures, including anterior superior iliac spine, anterior inferior iliac spine, ischial tuberosity, and iliac crest avulsions. Adolescent pelvic avulsion fractures rely on the amount of fracture displacement to guide treatment.