Techniques in hand & upper extremity surgery
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Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg · Dec 2016
The Use of a Simple Dynamic External Fixator for the Treatment of Volar Fracture Subluxation of Proximal Interphalangeal Joints of the Fingers.
Volar fracture dislocation is very uncommon, with few series reported in the literature. Patients with such injuries were treated by modified dynamic external fixators. The mean follow-up was 18 months (range, 6 to 92 mo). ⋯ The total active range of motion (TAM) was excellent (256 degrees). The mean quick disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand score was 1.2. The advantages of our external fixators are that they are simple, cheap, adjustable, and allow immediate range of motion.
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Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg · Dec 2015
Review Case ReportsAn Alternative Technique for External Fixation of Traumatic Intra-articular Fractures of Proximal and Middle Phalanx.
Intra-articular fractures of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint are commonly treated with dynamic external fixation. Most commonly used is the Suzuki modification of the pins and rubber traction system (PRTS). There are a few other modifications of the PRTS external fixators. We present an alternative pin external fixator that is simple and effective. ⋯ The main advantages of the technique we describe are: (1) the compact design, making it less cumbersome for the patient compared with other PRTS external fixators; (2) it is straightforward to assemble and the device is easy to adjust in clinic if there is any loss of reduction; (3) the pin-balls prevent sharp ends of the wire protruding causing morbidity to the patient; (4) there is less chance of loss of traction compared with traction devices using rubber bands. It is a dynamic device, which allows mobilization of the joints reducing stiffness.
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Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg · Mar 2015
Case ReportsSingle-incision open reduction and internal fixation of comminuted trapezium fractures with distal radius cancellous autograft.
Trapezium fractures comprise approximately 3% to 5% of all hand fractures. Although operative management of intra-articular trapezium fractures can result in good functional outcomes, there is very little literature addressing specific operative techniques. We describe a technique for open reduction and internal fixation of severely comminuted, intra-articular trapezium fractures, utilizing autogenous cancellous bone graft from the distal radius.
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The coronoid process serves as an important constraint that provides ulnohumeral joint stability. We describe a novel approach to coronoid fractures that minimizes surgical dissection, without compromising fracture visualization. We present the case of a 65-year-old woman who sustained an anteromedial facet fracture of the coronoid process. ⋯ It is a variation of the previously described approach by Taylor and Scham, although it can achieve a similar exposure without elevation of the entirety of the flexor-pronator mass. Our approach involves a limited skin incision, followed by elevation of enough of the flexor-pronator mass such that adequate visualization of the posterior medial collateral ligament (which was repaired), anteromedial facet, and the fractured fragment of coronoid were achieved. Moreover, this approach enables the course of the ulnar nerve to remain unaltered.
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Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg · Dec 2014
Minimally invasive procedure for the stabilization of the painful "prearthritic" carpometacarpal joint of the thumb.
The painful thumb carpometacarpal joint without arthritic changes with joint laxity is a common condition mainly affecting the female population in their early decades. Despite this, there is a lack of literature on the available treatment options. In the existing literature ligament reconstruction and extension osteotomy have both been described. ⋯ A standard postoperative protocol followed. No major complications occurred. According to preliminary experience and short-term follow-up results this technique is a comparatively safer, less invasive, and less aggressive procedure.