Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, plastische Chirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Handchirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Mikrochirurgie der Peripheren Nerven und Gefässe : Organ der Vereinigung der Deutschen Plastischen Chirurgen
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Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir · Apr 2006
Comparative Study[Long-term results after resection arthroplasty in patients with arthrosis of the thumb carpometacarpal joint: comparison of abductor pollicis longus and flexor carpi radialis tendon suspension].
This retrospective analysis focused on a comparison of long-term results in patients who underwent resection of the trapezium with subsequent arthroplasty and tendon suspension using either the abductor pollicis longus (APL) or the flexor carpi radialis (FCR) tendon. ⋯ Both techniques led to highly satisfactory results as seen in DASH and VAS data together with a near normal range of abduction in the first carpometacarpal joint in all enrolled patients. However, in direct comparison the APL procedure is technically easier to perform with significantly shorter surgery time recorded and significantly higher values in all force parameters compared to the FCR procedure.
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Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir · Apr 2006
Case Reports[Chronic compartment syndrome of the flexor muscles in the forearm due to motocross].
A case of a mechanic and motorcyclist is reported who developed unilateral chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the flexor muscles in the forearm. After years of discomfort and medical check-ups, a subcutaneous fasciotomy of the superficial compartments of the flexor muscles in the forearm led to a complete relief of symptoms, which allowed the patient unrestricted activity.
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The informed consent plays a very decisive part in aesthetic plastic surgery. As there is often no medical indication in plastic surgery, the patient has to be informed about all the facts of an operation, especially about the possible risks. ⋯ The patient needs to be clarified about all facts early enough so that he has a sufficient amount of time to weigh-up the pros und cons of the operation and if necessary to take advice from someone else. The sufficient documentation is very important at the sight of the extensive burden of proof at the expense of the physician.
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Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir · Feb 2006
Comparative StudyCombined surgical treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome: transaxillary first rib resection and transcervical scalenectomy.
Many different procedures have been developed to treat thoracic outlet compression syndrome (TOCS), a condition in which neurovascular structures in the thoracic outlet region are compressed. Currently, transaxillary first rib resection and transcervical anterior and middle scalenectomy are the most popular and standard procedures. In the early 1980s, some surgeons started to perform both procedures, starting with the scalenectomy and following with a transaxillary first rib resection. We have found that performing these procedures in the reverse order, starting with the first rib resection and following immediately with a transcervical anterior and middle scalenectomy accomplishes total decompression of the thoracic outlet area with much better improvement of symptoms and much lower recurrence rate.
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Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir · Dec 2005
[Evaluation of perfusion in skin flaps by laser-induced indocyanine green fluorescence].
Prediction of necrosis in critically perfused skin flaps is difficult and rarely precise. An early detection of insufficiently perfused skin is highly desirable since it may lead to surgical decisions such as operative flap revision or early resection. The application of laser-induced indocyanine green (ICG) fluoroscopy allows an objective quantification of skin perfusion and a high topographical resolution. ⋯ Eleven of these developed a partial necrosis in that region, one flap underwent total necrosis. Indocyanine green fluoroscopy allows a detailed topographical analysis of flap perfusion and the prediction of necrosis. Experimental findings presented a threshold value for the perfusion index of 25 % which could be confirmed in clinical application.