Publications by authors named "Amr Elshahhat"
Lunate-capitate arthrodesis for scaphoid nonunion: a comparative study.
BMC Musculoskelet Disord
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the effectiveness of two surgical procedures (lunate-capitate fusion and four-corner fusion) for treating advanced wrist injuries known as SNAC II and III, focusing on functional and radiological outcomes and complications.
- It includes a retrospective analysis of 65 patients who underwent surgery between 2015 and 2024, with a follow-up of at least two years, and compares the outcomes of the two fusion techniques.
- Results showed that both groups experienced functional improvements post-surgery and had similar average healing times, indicating that both procedures could be effective in addressing SNAC injuries.
Background And Study Aims: The proximal end of a torn Extensor hallucis longus (EHL) is usually so retracted that a proximal wound extension is always required to retrieve it; leading to more adhesions and stiffness. This study aims at assessment of a novel technique for proximal stump retrieval and repair of acute EHL injuries with no need for wound extension.
Material And Methods: Thirteen patients with acute EHL tendon injuries at zones III, IV were prospectively included in our series.