Carpal Wedge Osteotomy in the Arthrogrypotic Patient

by Scott N. Oishi, Christian A. Foy, Lesley Wheeler, and Marybeth Ezaki

JBJS Essent Surg TechVolume 4(4):e20October 22, 2014

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Incision on the volar side of the distal part of the forearm with assessment of tight structures.

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Location of the incision for the carpal wedge osteotomy.

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Isolation of the finger and thumb extensors.

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Isolation of the wrist extensors and extensor carpi ulnaris tendon.

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Scott N. Oishi et al. JBJS Essent Surg Tech 2014;4:e20

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Scott N. Oishi et al. JBJS Essent Surg Tech 2014;4:e20

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Scott N. Oishi et al. JBJS Essent Surg Tech 2014;4:e20

©2014 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

Scott N. Oishi et al. JBJS Essent Surg Tech 2014;4:e20

©2014 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

Scott N. Oishi et al. JBJS Essent Surg Tech 2014;4:e20

©2014 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

Scott N. Oishi et al. JBJS Essent Surg Tech 2014;4:e20

©2014 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

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The osteotomy being performed with a number-15 scalpel.

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The carpal wedge being removed.

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Scott N. Oishi et al. JBJS Essent Surg Tech 2014;4:e20

©2014 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

Scott N. Oishi et al. JBJS Essent Surg Tech 2014;4:e20

©2014 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.