The Journal of hand surgery, European volume
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J Hand Surg Eur Vol · Oct 1994
Case Reports Comparative StudySellotape ischaemic injury to the fingertip.
A case is reported of significant ischaemic damage to a fingertip from the use of Sellotape. The elasticity of Sellotape has been tested and compared with that of Elastoplast, illustrating the stiffness of Sellotape and thus emphasizing its unsuitability. The general public needs to be aware of the dangers of using non-proprietary dressings and the medical profession must remain vigilant about the elasticity of dressings.
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Phalangeal neck fractures are uncommon in children. When these injuries to the proximal and middle phalanges are displaced and not treated operatively the fracture may heal in a malunited position with loss of motion at the IP joint. ⋯ In cases of malunion osteotomy of the phalangeal neck may be required to restore anatomy and motion. A case is described which demonstrates complete remodelling of a displaced middle phalangeal neck fracture in a child and recovery of a normal range of motion without operative intervention.
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J Hand Surg Eur Vol · Oct 1994
Clinical TrialDistal radial osteotomy for malunion of wrist fractures in young patients.
Malunion after a fracture of the distal radius in a young patient causes a significant disturbance of wrist function. We have performed distal radial osteotomies in 11 patients to correct radial malunion. Surgery was indicated in young patients with functional disability in the wrist due to limited wrist motion and pain. ⋯ Post-operatively combined dorsal and volar flexion improved from a mean of 34 degrees to 72 degrees. Combined pronation and supination improved from a mean of 68 degrees to 106 degrees. Pain assessed on a simple four-point functional score was decreased from a mean of 3.3 to 1.3.
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J Hand Surg Eur Vol · Oct 1994
Case ReportsA burn caused by the operating microscope light during brachial plexus reconstruction.
A case of an accidental burn caused by the operating microscope light during brachial plexus reconstruction is reported along with the various factors which could lead to such an injury.