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Injury ; 43(7): 1204-8, 2012 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22542167

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: The aim of the study is to evaluate the safety and utility of the extended flexor carpi radialis (FCR) exposure and volar locking plate fixation for partially healed malaligned fractures of distal radius. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty-five patients with a partially healed malaligned fracture of the distal radius had realignment of the fracture using an extended FCR approach (release of the insertion of the brachioradialis and dorsal periosteum) and volar locked plate and screw fixation. RESULTS: Retrospective review an average of 20 months after the index operation patients identified an average wrist extension of 68°, flexion of 64°, pronation of 84° and supination of 85°. Radial inclination, volar tilt and ulnar variance significantly improved compared to preoperative radiographs. All fractures healed, and there were no infections, implant loosening or breakage or tendon ruptures. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrated that the extended FCR approach is safe and effective as a treatment method for nascent malunions of the distal radius.


Subject(s)
Bone Malalignment/surgery , Fracture Fixation, Internal/methods , Fracture Healing , Radius Fractures/surgery , Range of Motion, Articular , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Bone Malalignment/diagnostic imaging , Bone Malalignment/physiopathology , Bone Plates , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Pronation , Radiography , Radius Fractures/diagnostic imaging , Radius Fractures/physiopathology , Recovery of Function , Retrospective Studies , Supination , Treatment Outcome , Wrist Joint/physiopathology , Wrist Joint/surgery
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Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg ; 13(3): 145-50, 2009 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19730044

ABSTRACT

We devised a new flap using the palmar cutaneous branch of the superficial radial artery proximally and anastomosed with a cutaneous perforator of the superficial palmar arch distally. We named our flap "the volar glabrous palmar flap." The flap was used both as a free flap and as a reverse-flow island flap. Thirty-six patients with volar hand defects (24 digits, 7 palms, and 5 first web space) were reconstructed with this flap. The flap was used as a proximally based free flap in 15 patients and was used as a reverse-flow island flap based on distal communication in the remaining 21 patients. Free flaps were supplied by the palmar branch of the superficial radial artery and its fasciocutaneous extensions; reverse-flow island flaps were supplied by one of the perforating branches of the superficial palmar arch, which is connected to the proximal fasciocutaneous branches. Flaps extended from the wrist crease to the proximal palmar crease and were designed medially on the thenar crease, extending 2 to 2.5 cm laterally. Flap sizes ranged from 1.5 x 2.2 cm to 2.5 x 10 cm. The palmar cutaneous branch of the median nerve within the flap area was identified and then was sutured to the divided digital nerve in 6 cases of finger pulp defect. The donor sites were closed and repaired primarily in most cases. The postoperative course was uneventful, and all the flaps survived without major complications. Follow-up (minimum 6 mo, mean 24 mo) showed excellent functional and cosmetic results. Satisfactory sensory reinnervation was achieved in patients who underwent sensory flap transfer for pulp defects. At the same time, we studied 6 cadaver hands to understand the vascular anatomy of the thenar area of the hand. We also revised several published anatomic papers to obtain a refined and scrutinized understanding of the palmar anatomy.


Subject(s)
Fascia/transplantation , Hand Injuries/surgery , Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods , Skin Transplantation/methods , Surgical Flaps , Adolescent , Adult , Child , Cohort Studies , Female , Graft Rejection , Graft Survival , Hand Injuries/diagnosis , Humans , Injury Severity Score , Male , Middle Aged , Postoperative Complications/physiopathology , Prognosis , Recovery of Function , Risk Assessment , Soft Tissue Injuries/diagnosis , Soft Tissue Injuries/surgery , Wound Healing/physiology , Young Adult
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Rev. colomb. ortop. traumatol ; 19(3): 56-64, sept. 2005. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-619268

ABSTRACT

Describimos la técnica, filosofía, indicaciones, ventajas usando asistencia artroscópica en la reducción de la superficie articular al realizar fijación de fracturas del radio distal. 27 pacientes fueron sometidos a este procedimiento entre Marzo 1999 y Agosto 2001. Según clasificación AO hubo 9 C1, 12 C2, 2 C3, 3 B1 y 1 B2. La edad promedio fue 41 años. El seguimiento promedio fue de 26 meses. La evaluación final incluyó AMA, dolor, fuerza de agarre, estudios radiográficos y el sistema de puntaje DASH. Las últimas radiografías evidenciaron un promedio de 21° de inclinación radial, 2° de inclinación volar, 0.7 mm de variación ulnar sin escalones articulares residuales. Los arcos de movimiento fueron satisfactorios. No tuvimos complicaciones. El uso de la artroscopia ha probado ser útil en la reducción de la superfi cie articular; la artroscopia, también permite la identificación y tratamiento de lesiones ligamentosas ocultas. Sugerimos este tratamiento en la población adulta joven con alta demanda física.


Subject(s)
Arthroscopy , Fracture Fixation , Radius Fractures/surgery
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Rev. colomb. ortop. traumatol ; 19(2): 54-60, jun. 2005. tab, ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-619255

ABSTRACT

La osteoartritis de la base del pulgar es una condición bastante común y limitante que afecta principalmente mujeres de edades intermedias. La evaluación artroscópica de la primera articulación carpometacarpiana (CMC) permite una fácil identificación y clasificación de patología articular con mínima morbilidad. En este estudiopresentamos nuestra experiencia correlacionando los hallazgos radiográficos y artroscópicos. También proponemos una clasificación artroscópica y establecemos un algoritmo de tratamiento de esta entidad. Se practicó evaluación artroscópica de la primera articulación CMC a pacientes con enfermedad degenerativa de la base del pulgar que no respondieron a tratamiento conservador entre Enero de 1995 y Julio del 2003. Obtuvimos hallazgos artroscópicos constantes que no se correlacionaron necesariamente con los estados radiográficos. Los resultados del presente estudio demuestran que es posible establecer un criterio más apropiado de todos los estados de esta patología cuando existe la disponibilidad de la artroscopia diagnóstica y terapéutica en el armamentario del cirujano.


Subject(s)
Arthroscopy , Carpometacarpal Joints , Osteoarthritis , Thumb
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Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg ; 8(3): 142-8, 2004 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16518106

ABSTRACT

Volar fixed-angle fixation of distal radius fractures is a new method of treatment that provides the benefits of stable internal fixation without incurring the disadvantages of the dorsal approach. The DVR plate is a new fixation implant that was introduced specifically for the purpose of managing both dorsal and volar displaced fractures from the volar aspect. Experience gained applying volar fixed-angle fixation to clinically complex cases led to the description of a new surgical approach and to refinement in design of the implant. The need to reduce fractures with significant articular displacement and the need to debride dorsal organized hematoma or callus in old fractures led to the development of an extended form of the flexor carpi radialis approach that provides improved dorsal exposure by mobilizing the proximal radius out of the way and allows the use of the fracture plane for intrafocal exposure. The use of this implant in severely osteoporotic bone and in those fractures presenting severe articular fragmentation or displacement led to the improvement of its design. The plate's ability to stabilize the distal radius was optimized by taking full advantage of the principles of subchondral support and buttress fixation.

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Rev. Fac. Med. (Caracas) ; 20(2): 144-7, jul.-dic. 1997. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-212648

ABSTRACT

Se presenta un caso de infección por leuconostoc spp en la mano, probablemente como secuela de infiltración por dedo en gatillo, estudiado y tratado por un equipo de profesionales de varias especialidades: cirujanos, internistas, infectólogos, patólogos, laboratorio y rehabilitación. El motivo de consulta fue por incapacidad funcional de la mano, con todos los Signos de Celso en el dedo anular derecho, sin mejoría con el tratamiento previo a realizarse el diagnóstico, que fué hecho por el cultivo del espécimen quirúrgico de la sinovitis extirpada quirúrgicamente, reafirmado que se trataba de Leuconostoc spp en el CDC de Atlanta USA. El paciente se reintegró a todas sus actividades después de la cirugía, tratamiento con Clindamicina IV, por 3 semanas y 12 semanas de rehabilitación


Subject(s)
Aged , Humans , Male , Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections/pathology , Gram-Positive Cocci/pathogenicity , Hand/pathology , Leuconostoc/virology , Synovitis/surgery , Clindamycin/therapeutic use , Fingers/pathology , Tendons/surgery
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Rev. Soc. Méd. Hosp. San Juan de Dios ; 13(13): 39-42, 1992. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-185635

ABSTRACT

Por su rareza describimos dos casos de síndrome de Roberts evaluados en el Hospital San Juan de Dios, de Caracas. se hace una revisión bibliográfica y se exponen las distintas teorías genéticas de dicho síndrome


Subject(s)
Child, Preschool , Humans , Male , Female , Congenital Abnormalities/genetics
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