Kanu Goyal,Kyle J Chepla
Kanu Goyal
Outcomes after tendon transfer to restore upper extremity function can be optimized using a standardized, multidisciplinary approach to the patient preoperatively, augmented intraoperative decision-making, and an early postoperative mobiliz...
R Adams Cowley nd,Curtis M Henn
R Adams Cowley nd
Extensor tendon repair can be technically challenging and can lead to suboptimal outcomes and complications even if managed perfectly. This article describes the pertinent clinical anatomy of the extensor mechanism, reviews outcomes and com...
Sally Jo,Christopher J Dy
Sally Jo
The proper technique for flexor tendon repair has been well established through numerous bench science and clinical studies. However, less is known about strategies to avoid and manage postoperative complications. This article discusses the...
Ronald D Brown,Stephen A Kennedy
Ronald D Brown
Tendinopathies are some of the most common diagnoses treated by hand surgeons. Diagnoses such as trigger digit, de Quervain tenosynovitis, extensor carpi ulnaris tendinitis, and epicondylitis often resolve with nonoperative treatment and/or...
James S Lin,Sonu A Jain
James S Lin
Peripheral nerve injuries may substantially impair a patient's function and quality of life. Despite appropriate treatment, outcomes often remain poor. Direct repair remains the standard of care when repair is possible without excessive ten...
Tiam M Saffari,Amy M Moore,Ryan W Schmucker
Tiam M Saffari
Most compression neuropathies can be reliably treated with surgical decompression; however, in approximately 25% of the cases, this release fails, requiring revision surgery. Defining the correct diagnosis after a failed nerve decompression...
Brian W Starr,Kevin C Chung
Brian W Starr
Scapholunate and lunotriquetral instability are common causes of chronic, debilitating wrist pain and functional impairment. In the setting of subacute or chronic injuries with predynamic or dynamic instability, the ideal surgical approach ...
Hannah C Langdell,Gloria X Zhang,Tyler S Pidgeon et al.
Hannah C Langdell et al.
Ligamentous injuries in the hand and wrist are often underdiagnosed and can present with significant functional limitations if there is untimely recognition of injury. Adequate repair or reconstruction is critical in restoring joint stabili...
Wrist Arthritis and Arthrodesis: Preserving Function, Minimizing Problems [0.03%]
手腕关节炎与关节融合术：保留功能，减少问题
Anthony LoGiudice,Hisham Awan
Anthony LoGiudice
Wrist arthritis is a common condition with numerous causes and presentations. Several management options exist, and treatment should be individualized based on patient age, comorbidities, occupation, duration of symptoms, and failed treatme...
Ryan C Xiao,Zina Model,Jaehon M Kim et al.
Ryan C Xiao et al.
Compared with hip and knee arthroplasty, total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) has a higher complication rate and lower survivorship. Modern TEA implants most commonly require revision due to implant loosening, infection, and periprosthetic fractu...