The Journal of hand surgery
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Controlled Clinical Trial
Clinical outcomes of surgical release among diabetic patients with carpal tunnel syndrome: prospective follow-up with matched controls.
To compare the clinical outcome after carpal tunnel release in diabetic and nondiabetic patients. ⋯ Prognostic I.
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Hemi-hamate resurfacing arthroplasty is a treatment alternative for the management of severe acute and chronic dorsal proximal interphalangeal (PIP) fracture-dislocations. This study was designed to determine whether this procedure would successfully restore function after such injuries. ⋯ Therapeutic IV.
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The normal anterior translation of the articular surface of the distal humerus with respect to the humeral diaphysis facilitates elbow flexion. We hypothesize that there is a correlation between anterior translation of the distal humeral articular surface and flexion after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of a fracture of the distal humerus. ⋯ Prognostic IV.
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To compare direct costs and results for patients with electrodiagnostically proven carpal tunnel syndrome treated with surgery versus nonsurgical care. ⋯ Economic and Decision Analysis III.
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Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) insertion into the fovea of the distal ulna plays a crucial role in stabilizing the distal radioulnar joint. Consequently, surgical reattachment against avulsion of the foveal TFCC insertion is required to stabilize the distal radioulnar joint. However, because of technical difficulties, no arthroscopic procedure for such a lesion has currently been established. ⋯ The avulsed portion of the TFCC is anchored to the fovea by means of a repair suture passed through the TFCC. To achieve normal tension of the TFCC, the suture is tied onto the periosteum around the proximal entrance of the osseous tunnel. Our arthroscopic technique is relatively simple and has great advantages for progressive healing at the attachment site between the TFCC and the fovea.