Vascularity and osteonecrosis of the wrist.
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Abstract
This article outlines the vascular anatomy of the carpus, describing the extraosseous and intraosseus vascular systems and emphasizing the carpal bones at risk for osteonecrosis. Separate discussions of etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of osteonecrosis of the commonly involved carpal bones are included.
Medical subject headings
- Carpal Bones
- Osteonecrosis
- Wrist Joint
Anatomy
- wrist
- radius
- ulna