Publications by authors named "Fiona C Campbell"
Article Synopsis
- Fractures of the hamate hook are often seen as a result of direct injury, but they may actually be caused by repeated stress from nearby tendons.
- The repetitive loading can lead to fatigue in the bone, which can cause weakening and change in its structure.
- Reduced blood flow due to tendon pressure can worsen the situation, making injuries more likely, especially in activities involving frequent gripping.
Nonanatomic surgical stabilization of the unstable extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU) tendon (where the subluxing tendon is re-routed away from the bony groove in the distal ulna) utilizes a flap of extensor retinaculum to create a new retaining sheath that will stabilize the tendon during forearm rotation movements. When this surgery fails, the extensor retinaculum tissue does not regenerate with sufficient structural strength to be used again. Previously, a different approach has then been needed for revision surgery, often using more complex surgical techniques with a substantially greater impact on recovery.
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