Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: The Wrist — fourth edition with video
Edited by Steven L. Moran and Marco Rizzo at Mayo Clinic, the wrist surgery techniques 4th edition of the Master Techniques series presents the preferred approaches of surgical masters in full step-by-step detail. This fully revised edition introduces 28 entirely new chapters and more than 45 high-quality operative videos covering carpal instability, fractures, osteoarthritis, and other conditions that demand precise surgical decision-making at the wrist.
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Inside this resource
Carpal instability and fracture management
Tremendous advancements in carpal instability and fracture care drive much of the new content. Twenty-eight rewritten and entirely new chapters address topics including ulnar-sided wrist pain, 3-D construct management of two-bone forearm malunion, metaphyseal shortening osteotomy, and neurectomy — each presented with the clinical rationale, surgical steps, and outcome expectations that guide intraoperative decision-making.
Operative photography and video instruction
Full-color sequential intraoperative photographs taken from the surgeon’s-eye perspective accompany every technique, paired with superb drawings by noted medical illustrators. The 45+ accompanying videos extend what the photographs show — offering dynamic guidance on clinical procedures that static images cannot fully convey. New contributing authors bring fresh perspectives while maintaining the series’ signature practical focus.
Indications, pitfalls, and procedural pearls
Each chapter follows a consistent structure: indications and contraindications, pertinent surgical anatomy, step-by-step technique, pitfalls and potential complications, and pearls for improving results. This framework lets you quickly locate the information you need — whether you are planning a case the night before or reviewing an approach after a complication. The coverage extends to osteoarthritis and joint instability with the same practical depth.
Who this serves
- Orthopedic hand surgeons — advanced wrist technique refinement from leading surgical masters
- Orthopedic surgery residents and fellows — step-by-step procedural guidance with video instruction
- Plastic surgeons performing wrist procedures — evidence-based technique selection and complication avoidance
The chart
| Format | Video content with chapter references |
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| Edition | 4th Edition |
| Editors | Steven L. Moran, Marco Rizzo |
| Publisher | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
| Department | Orthopedics |
| Delivery | Instant download after checkout · lifetime re-access |
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Nina F. –
Excellent operative photography and the videos add real value for learning wrist procedures. The ulnar-sided wrist pain chapter was particularly well-written. I would have liked even more video content but what is here is high quality.
Priya R. –
Strong addition to the Master Techniques series. The metaphyseal shortening and neurectomy chapters are well-done and practical. The video supplements bring the written techniques to life nicely.
Jeffrey L. –
The fourth edition lives up to the Master Techniques reputation. The 28 new chapters on carpal instability and fracture management are exactly what the field needed. Moran and Rizzo did an excellent job curating the content.
Carlos M. –
This is the wrist surgery reference I reach for most often. The consistent chapter structure — indications, anatomy, technique, pitfalls, pearls — makes it easy to find what I need before a case. Outstanding value.
Robert T. –
As a hand surgery fellow, this has been invaluable. The surgeon’s-eye photography paired with the operative videos gives you a clear understanding of each technique before you step into the OR. Highly recommended.