title: The acutely injured wrist. An anatomic basis for operative treatment.
abstract: Rational guidelines are provided for the early operative treatment of the severely injured wrist. The prominent anatomic features of the wrist as well as clinically relevant kinematics and pathomechanics are reviewed. Diagnostic and operative techniques applicable to acute injury are described. The authors point out that while the concept of prompt restoration of normal anatomic relationships in the acutely injured wrist may appear to be simple, the clinical application of the concept is quite difficult. However, an accurate diagnosis along with early meticulous surgical intervention will generally lead to a good result.
authors.affiliation: New York University Medical Center.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Nathan
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Lester
authors.forename: C P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Melone
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology