Chirurgie de la main
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Chirurgie de la main · Dec 2010
Comparative Study Clinical TrialThe Canaletto®™ implant for reconstructing transverse carpal ligament in carpal tunnel surgery. Surgical technique and cohort prospective study about 400 Canaletto cases versus 400 cases with open carpal tunnel surgery.
The techniques used for carpal tunnel release are open surgery, endoscopy and retinaculum repair. Postoperative outcome, however, is often altered by pain, weakness, insufficient sensory or motor recovery and recurrences. We propose, since March 2001, a new surgical technique based on the reconstruction of the flexor retinaculum using the Canaletto®™ implant. ⋯ Mean duration of sick leave decreased from 5 weeks in the group without Canaletto to 3 weeks in the Canaletto group. Such mechanical and biological properties made this implant becoming part of our surgical armamentum; we use it in about 25% of our surgical procedures for carpal tunnel syndromes. There is some limitations regarding the results of this study due to: (1) a potential selection bias between the two cohorts related to Canaletto indication, and (2) one of the authors is also the designer of the implant (the other one has no conflict of interest).
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Chirurgie de la main · Dec 2010
Case Reports[Use of dermal substitute Matriderm® in severe injuries of the hand: about one case].
Restoring function after hand burns is still a great surgical challenge. Reconstitution of elasticity and pliability are of utmost importance for hand function and aesthetics results. Dermal substitutes have been developed and have been used for many years. ⋯ After debridement incisions in emergency, early excision and skin graft using Matriderm® were performed. Physical therapy was established at Day 10. At six weeks follow-up, full range of motion was achieved and the patient was able to use his hand in daily activities.