Traumatic Zone II Flexor Tendon Injury Repair Through a Traumatic Dorsal Approach.

Zone II flexor tendons present unique challenges for repair because of their complex anatomy in a confined space. The approach for zone II injuries is often dictated by preexisting traumatic skin lacerations, with a midaxial or volar approach being most common. In some injuries, this approach is not viable, and alternative approaches must be considered.

Evaluation of postoperative outcomes in patients following multi-level surgical reconstructions with the use Avive soft tissue membrane on nerve after traumatic injury of the upper extremity and lower extremity.

Background: Treatment of patients with traumatic axonotmesis presents challenges. Processed human umbilical cord membrane has been recently developed with improved handling and resorption time compared to other amniotic membrane wraps, and may be beneficial in nerve reconstruction. This study evaluates postoperative outcomes after traumatic peripheral nerve injury after placement of commercially available processed human umbilical cord membrane.

Multifocal chondrosarcoma of the hand: Case report and review of the literature.

Few multifocal hand chondrosarcomas have been reported. To our knowledge, this report is the first to describe multifocal hand chondrosarcoma in a patient with no evidence of prior enchondroma, Ollier's disease, or Maffucci syndrome.

Sutureless repair of a partially transected median nerve using Tisseel glue and Axoguard nerve protector: A case report.

Peripheral nerve injuries in which the nerve is not completely severed often result in neuromas-in-continuity. These can cause sensory and functional deficits and must be resected and reconstructed. In defects greater than 5 mm in length, nerve graft is indicated, and suture neurorrhaphy is typically used to secure the nerve ends.

The Impact of Obesity on Orthopedic Upper Extremity Surgery.

Obese patients have increased rates of upper extremity injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, and upper extremity osteoarthritis. Preoperative considerations include cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, and diabetes mellitus. Intraoperative and anesthetic considerations include specialized equipment, patient positioning, and the physiology of obese patients.