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Radial-Side Wrist Disorders

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There are a variety of radial wrist disorders that contribute to pain and decreased level of function. In this chapter, we will explore each of them individually, their symptomatic management, rehabilitation management, procedural management, and surgical interventions. We will also review some of the newer interventional procedures and biologic options where appropriate.

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA

    Christopher Elmore

  2. Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA

    Walter I. Sussman

  3. Boston Sports & Biologics PC, Wellesley, MA, USA

    Walter I. Sussman

  4. Boston Sports & Biologics PC, Private Practice, Wellesley, MA, USA

    Riley Rousakis

  5. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA

    Riley Rousakis

  6. Department of Orthopedic & Rehabilitation Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA

    Charles Cassidy

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  1. Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA

    S. Ali Mostoufi

  2. Restorative Orthopaedics Spine &Sports (ROSS) Institute, Somerset, NJ, USA

    Tony K. George

  3. Department of Orthopedics, Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA

    Alfred J. Tria Jr.

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Elmore, C., Sussman, W.I., Rousakis, R., Cassidy, C. (2022). Radial-Side Wrist Disorders. In: Mostoufi, S.A., George, T.K., Tria Jr., A.J. (eds) Clinical Guide to Musculoskeletal Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-92042-5_33

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