The Journal of hand surgery
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The management of thumb tip injuries has undergone great changes in recent years. The traditional armamentarium of flaps has been expanded and replaced by a wide variety of flaps with more versatility and less donor side morbidity. ⋯ Although tedious and time-consuming, and requiring intensive communication with the patient to explain the look and occasionally fetid smell of the wound, this technique yields excellent results with respect to restoring contour and sensibility in pulp injuries. The article gives an update on the current options for treating thumb tip injuries including the most commonly applied flaps.
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Using quantitative 3-dimensional computed tomography (Q3DCT) modeling, we tested the null hypothesis that there was no difference in fracture fragment volume, articular surface involvement, and number of fracture fragments between coronoid fracture types and patterns of traumatic elbow instability. ⋯ Quantitative 3DCT modeling can provide a more detailed understanding of fracture morphology, which might guide decision making and implant development.
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Correlation between distal radial cortical thickness and bone mineral density.
To determine interobserver reliability in measuring the cortical thickness of distal radiuses on posteroanterior radiographs obtained at the time of injury and to determine whether there is a correlation between distal radius cortical thickness and hip and lumbar spine scores on dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). ⋯ Diagnostic II.
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Comparative Study
The benefit of carpal tunnel release in patients with electrophysiologically moderate and severe disease.
To compare change in numbness and pain after carpal tunnel release in patients with electrophysiologically moderate and severe disease. ⋯ Prognostic III.