Vascular Supply of the Wrist.

Hand Clin · Nov 2022 · Review

Carlson Strother C, Pulos N

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st Street Southwest

Hand & Upper Extremity

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONReviews the blood supply of the distal radius, ulna, and carpal bones, and how this anatomy informs avoiding iatrogenic vascular injury and using vascularized bone grafts.
Abstract, as published

The vascular anatomy of the wrist is vital in the development of multiple disorders at the carpus. Understanding this vascular network may prevent iatrogenic injury to the blood supply and can be used by surgeons through vascularized bone grafts. Multiple surgical techniques take advantage of the vascular network. This article reviews the blood supply of the distal radius, ulna, and carpal bones and its clinical implications.

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