Potential Correlation between Kienböck's Disease and Hereditary Hemochromatosis: A Case Report.

Introduction: Avascular necrosis of the lunate bone has been extensively researched, although the etiology of the condition remains controversial. Even though many treatments for the disease exist, a better understanding of the pathophysiology can improve our decision-making between preventive and therapeutic measures. Various hematological disorders have been found to predispose for Kienböck's disease.

The Maxillary Nerve Block in Cleft Palate Care: A Review of the Literature and Expert's Opinion on the Preferred Technique of Administration.

Introduction: Although the maxillary nerve block (MNB) provides adequate pain relief in cleft palate surgery, it is not routinely used globally, and reported techniques are heterogeneous. This study aims to describe relevant anatomy and to present the preferred technique of MNB administration based on the current literature and the expert opinion of the authors.

Method And Materials: First, a survey was sent to 432 registrants of the International Cleft Palate Master Course Amsterdam 2023.

Thumb Arthroplasty as Reliable Long-term Solution for Trapeziometacarpal Osteoarthritis: A Minimum of 15 Years of Follow-up.

Background: In patients with symptomatic trapeziometacarpal (TMC) joint arthritis resistant to conservative treatment, surgical treatment can be advised. One of the many surgical treatment options is TMC arthroplasty. The Arpe prosthesis is one example of these TMC arthroplasties.

Health-related quality of life in early onset scoliosis patients treated with the spring distraction system: what to expect in the first 2 years after surgery.

Purpose: The Spring Distraction System (SDS) is a novel "growth-friendly" implant for the treatment of Early-Onset Scoliosis (EOS). This prospective study aims to determine the evolution of the "24-Item Early-Onset Scoliosis Questionnaire" (EOSQ-24) scores during 2-year follow-up after SDS surgery. Secondary aims include investigating the relation between EOSQ-24 scores and EOS etiology, and evaluating the impact of an unplanned return to the operating room (UPROR) on HRQoL.