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Latest journal articles about hand and wrist from Journal of Hand Surgery, Journal of Hand Therapy, Hand Clinics, Hand, The Bone & Joint Journal, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, Acta Orthopaedica, Orthopedic Clinics of North, America, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, Orthopedics
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Pediatric Terrible Triad Elbow Fracture Dislocations: Report of 2 Cases.
J Hand Surg Am. 2013 Jul 23;
Authors: Dailiana ZH, Papatheodorou LK, Michalitsis SG, Varitimidis SE
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An elbow dislocation associated with radial head and coronoid process fractures, the terrible triad injury, has an unpredictable outcome in adults and is rare in children. We present 2 such injuries in children, 1 combined with an olecranon fracture, and both with good early clinical outcomes. However, in 1 of the 2 cases, avascular necrosis of the proximal radius was evident on radiographs.
PMID: 23890394 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Hand Surgery After an Episode of Disproportionate Pain and Disability.
J Hand Surg Am. 2013 Jul 23;
Authors: Matzon J, Lutsky K
PMID: 23890393 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Treatment of the Complete Ring Avulsion Injury.
J Hand Surg Am. 2013 Jul 23;
Authors: Rawles RB, Deal DN
PMID: 23890392 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Clinical commentary in response to "Effectiveness of cast immobilization in comparison to the gold-standard self-removal orthotic intervention for closed mallet fingers: A randomized clinical trial".
J Hand Ther. 2013 Jul-Sep;26(3):202-3
Authors: Michaud E, Hurov J
PMID: 23870761 [PubMed - in process]
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The effect of finger joint hypomobility on precision grip force.
J Hand Ther. 2013 Jul 15;
Authors: de Souza Campos C, Bracht MA, Dos Santos MJ
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STUDY DESIGN: Repeated measures experiment.
INTRODUCTION: Traumatic injuries and certain other diseases of the hand typically affect mobility of the finger joints. Decreased mobility may alter grip force control while one is grasping and lifting objects. However, the effect of finger joint hypomobility on grip force control has not yet been systematically investigated.
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of limited finger joint mobility, without other associated symptoms like pain, or sensory/proprioceptive deficits, on precision grip force control.
METHODS: Fifteen healthy subjects performed a pinching and lifting task of an object equipped with a force sensor and an accelerometer, via opposition of the thumb and index finger, in the following experimental conditions: unrestricted finger joint movement (UJM), restricted finger flexion (RFF), restricted finger extension (RFE), mock restricted flexion (MRF), mock restricted extension (MRE). The following pinch force variables were measured and analyzed: grip force at lift off, grip force peak, load force peak, latency, and static force.
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CORR Insights(®): Factors Associated With Survey Response in Hand Surgery Research.
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2013 Jul 13;
Authors: Freedman BA
PMID: 23852736 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Read more... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23852736?dopt=Abstract
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Carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger digit: common diagnoses that occur "hand in hand".
J Hand Surg Am. 2013 Aug;38(8):1635-7
Authors: Gancarczyk SM, Strauch RJ
PMID: 23849736 [PubMed - in process]
Read more... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23849736?dopt=Abstract
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Isolated Lunotriquetral Ligament Tears Treated With Ulnar Shortening Osteotomy.
J Hand Surg Am. 2013 Aug;38(8):1492-1497
Authors: Mirza A, Mirza JB, Shin AY, Lorenzana DJ, Lee BK, Izzo B
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PURPOSE: To evaluate outcomes in a single-surgeon series of ulnar shortening osteotomy for the treatment of traumatic isolated tears to the lunotriquetral interosseous ligament (LTIL).
METHODS: This study includes 53 consecutive cases of posttraumatic isolated LTIL tears treated with ulnar shortening osteotomy with minimum 1-year follow-up (range, 1.0-10.6 y). We confirmed all LTIL tears via arthroscopy before performing a precision 2.5-mm oblique osteotomy using a modified Rayhack technique. We assessed outcomes using grip strength measurements and Chun and Palmer's modified Gartland Werley wrist scoring system, which includes subjective and objective outcome measures.
RESULTS: Preoperatively, 45 cases were graded as fair (28%; n = 15) or poor (57%; n = 30) on the modified Gartland Werley score. There were insufficient data to calculate grades in 8 cases (15%). At final follow-up, most patients exhibited excellent (51%; n = 27) or good (32%; n = 17) scores, some scored fair (17%; n = 9), and none scored as poor. All subjective and objective variables significantly improved over a mean follow-up of 36 months (range, 12-127 mo). Mean grip strength increased from a value of 23 kg before surgery to 33 kg over the same period, a 41%
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Use of Kirschner Wires With Eyelets for Tension Band Wiring of Olecranon Fractures.
J Hand Surg Am. 2013 Jul 9;
Authors: Kim JY, Lee YH, Gong HS, Lee SL, Lee SK, Baek GH
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PURPOSE: To evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of tension band wiring of displaced olecranon fractures treated using Kirschner wires with eyelets to assess their clinical performance with respect to complications such as backing out of the K-wires, restriction of forearm rotation, and neurovascular injury.
METHODS: The authors retrospectively reviewed 44 patients treated for an isolated, displaced olecranon fracture and checked range of motion, postoperative pain, complications, and incidence of hardware removal. The mean follow-up period was 41 months (range, 26-73 mo).
RESULTS: All fractures united, and anatomical reduction was achieved in all cases at final follow-up. Mean elbow flexion was 135° (range, 115° to 140°), and mean elbow extension was 4° (range, 0° to 15°). No pin migration, restriction of forearm rotation, or neurovascular injury occurred. Hardware removal was performed in 8 cases (18%). Compared to previous results with conventional Kirschner wires, no meaningful improvement in postoperative pain level or in the rate of hardware removal was observed.
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The Effect of Surface Modification on Gliding Ability of Decellularized Flexor Tendon in a Canine Model In Vitro.
J Hand Surg Am. 2013 Jul 9;
Authors: Ozasa Y, Amadio PC, Thoreson AR, An KN, Zhao C
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PURPOSE: To investigate the gliding ability and mechanical properties of decellularized intrasynovial tendons with and without surface modification designed to reduce gliding resistance.
METHODS: We randomly assigned 33 canine flexor digitorum profundus tendons to 1 of 3 groups: untreated fresh tendons, to serve as a control; tendons decellularized with trypsin and Triton X-100; and tendons decellularized as in group 2 with surface modification using carbodiimide-derivatized hyaluronic acid and gelatin (cd-HA-gelatin). Tendons were subjected to cyclic friction testing for 1,000 cycles with subsequent tensile stiffness testing. We qualitatively evaluated the surface roughness after 1,000 cycles using scanning electron microscopy.
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