The Journal of hand surgery
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To explore long-term recovery of elbow flexion and extension after transferring the phrenic nerve and intercostal nerves, respectively, in adults with global brachial plexus avulsion injuries. ⋯ Therapeutic IV.
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To investigate the characteristics of nonunion and avascular necrosis following phalangeal neck fracture in children. ⋯ Therapeutic IV.
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Ulnohumeral subluxation or dislocation is rare after open reduction and internal fixation of a bicolumnar fracture of the distal humerus. We report 3 patients in whom detachment of the origins of the lateral collateral ligament and common extensor muscle origins from the lateral epicondyle contributed to postoperative instability after open reduction and internal fixation of a fracture of the distal humerus. This may be due to either unrecognized ligament injury or iatrogenic injury during surgical dissection.
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To demonstrate that surgical repair of partial distal biceps tendon ruptures allows return of supination and flexion strength nearly equal to the contralateral side without compromising range of motion. ⋯ Therapeutic IV.
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We describe a new pattern of upper limb injury: a combination of fractures of both radius and ulna, with a rare type of trans-scaphoid transcapitate transhamate greater arc injury of the wrist and fractures of metacarpals, managed successfully.