Carpal tunnel syndrome: Does preoperative disease severity influence the outcome of mini-open surgery?

In the practice of carpal tunnel surgery, open decompression of the median nerve in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is recognized as the therapeutic priority. However, the speed and completeness of postoperative recovery of sensitivity and function depend on the initial clinical manifestations of the disease and the severity of the electrophysiological disorder. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of preoperative clinical and electrophysiological factors on the outcome of surgical treatment of patients with CTS of varying severity.

Corrective Osteotomy of Malunited Fractures of the Distal Radius Using a Combined Surgical Approach.

Malunited distal radius (DR) fractures following conservative treatment range from 6% to 80% of clinical observations. Surgical treatment is used to return the articular surface of the radius to original anatomical position and to restore the natural transfer of strength, wrist kinematics, and function of the entire hand. The aim of this research was to study and analyze the results of corrective osteotomy of malunited distal radius fractures using a combined approach.

Opening-wedge V-shaped corrective osteotomy for malunited fractures of metacarpal bones.

Currently, the most commonly used method of treatment of patients with fractures of the metacarpal bones is closed reposition with immobilization of short-arm cast. This often leads to dislocation of fragments, their malunion, which leads to wrist functionality disorders and reduces the quality of patients' life. The main way to eliminate the deformities ‒ osteotomy of the metacarpal bones, followed by osteosynthesis.