ABSTRACT
Eight patients with delayed rupture of the extensor pollicis longus tendon are presented. Six had suffered from a fracture of the wrist without dislocation. This is in our opinion a predisposing factor in the etiology of delayed tendon rupture. Our treatment of choice is transfer of the extensor indicis proprius tendon. In all patients satisfactory thumb function was restored.
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Tendon Injuries/surgery , Wrist Injuries/surgery , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Carpal Bones/injuries , Carpal Bones/surgery , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Postoperative Complications/etiology , Postoperative Complications/surgery , Radius Fractures/complications , Radius Fractures/surgery , Retrospective Studies , Rupture , Tendon Injuries/etiology , Tendon Transfer/methods , Wrist Injuries/etiologyABSTRACT
A patient with an acute traumatic bowing fracture of the forearm is reported. Roentgenologic aspects are discussed; relevant biomechanical and surgical features are summarized.
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Fractures, Bone/surgery , Radius/injuries , Ulna/injuries , Adult , Bone Nails , Humans , Male , Radiography , Radius/diagnostic imaging , Radius/surgery , Radius Fractures , Stress, Mechanical , Ulna/diagnostic imaging , Ulna/surgery , Ulna FracturesSubject(s)
Hernia, Inguinal/diagnostic imaging , Contrast Media , Female , Hernia, Inguinal/surgery , Humans , Male , Methods , Middle Aged , Pain , RadiographyABSTRACT
Parasternal mediastinotomy was performed in 28 patients. Positive findings were obtained in 12 patients (43%). The indications and findings are described. It has been found to be a simple and safe diagnostic, therapeutic and lung cancer staging procedure with a low morbidity.
