The Journal of hand surgery
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To evaluate the functional and radiographic results of a scaphoid excision and four-corner arthrodesis technique using percutaneous headless compression screws. ⋯ These results were comparable to or better than the results of previously published techniques in terms of fusion rates, alleviation of pain, grip strength, range of motion; Mayo wrist score; and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire score. The technique exploits the theoretical advantages of strong compression between carpals while avoiding a screw-head sized hole in the lunate articular cartilage and preserving the dorsal capsular ligament attachments to the triquetrum.
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Comment Letter
Additional considerations in complex regional pain syndrome.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Five- to 18-year follow-up for treatment of trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis: a prospective comparison of excision, tendon interposition, and ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition.
To investigate whether palmaris longus interposition or flexor carpi radialis ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition improve the outcome of trapezial excision for the treatment of basal joint arthritis after a minimum follow-up of 5 years. ⋯ The outcomes of these 3 variations of trapeziectomy were similar after a minimum follow-up of 5 years. There appears to be no benefit to tendon interposition or ligament reconstruction in the longer term.
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Volar plating for distal radius fractures has caused extensor tendon ruptures resulting from dorsal screw prominence. This study was designed to determine the biomechanical impact of placing unicortical distal locking screws and pegs in an extra-articular fracture model. ⋯ Using unicortical fixation during volar distal radius plating may protect extensor tendons without compromising fixation.
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To introduce a new surgical strategy for chronic fracture-dislocations of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint with 2-staged external fixation. We also assessed the results of this method in all of our patients with at least 2 years of follow-up. ⋯ Preoperative traction softens the PIP joint, facilitating both surgery and rehabilitation. Postoperative early exercise with controlled movement, while maintaining concentric reduction with the external fixator, may accelerate osteochondral repair of the injured PIP joint.