Reversible median nerve neuropathy and local muscle irritation resulting from blind removal attempts of etonogestrel contraceptive implant: a case report.

Nexplanon is an etonogestrel contraceptive implant that comes with an applicator, making it easier to insert and remove. Complications related to insertion and removal procedures, such as neural-vascular injuries, are rare. We describe a case of reversible median nerve neuropathy and local muscle irritation resulting from blind removal attempts of an iatrogenically migrated implant.

Effect of delayed distal radius fracture fixation on the difficulty of surgical operation.

Purpose: The effect of delayed distal radius fracture (DRF) fixation by volar locking plates (VLPs) on the operative time, rate of bone graft use and need for additional surgical incisions was analyzed. Short- and mid-term outcomes were compared between early and delayed DRF fixation.

Methods: A retrospective cohort review of DRFs treated with VLPs was performed.

A proximal interphalangeal joint custom-made orthosis in trigger finger: Functional outcome.

Introduction: Trigger finger is a common and functionally limiting disorder. Finger immobilization using an orthotic device is one of the conservative treatment options for treating this condition. The most common orthosis previously described for trigger finger is metacarpophalangeal joint immobilization.

Treatment of Chronic Severe Flexion Contractures of Fingers with Bilateral Side-Finger Flaps (Wing Flaps) and Full-Thickness Skin Graft.

Severe flexion contractures of proximal interphalangeal joint of fingers can significantly impair hand function, typically after burn injury recovery. Extensive surgical release exposes deep vital structures, which subsequently requires significant skin coverage. The author presents the results of using bilateral side-finger flaps (wing flaps) and full-thickness skin graft for coverage of the defects.

Glomus tumors of the fingers: Expression of vascular endothelial growth factor.

Glomus tumors are uncommon, benign, small neurovascular neoplasms derived from glomus bodies in the reticular dermis. Glomus bodies are found throughout the body to regulate body temperature and skin circulation; however, they are concentrated in the fingers and the sole of the foot. The typical presentation is a solitary nodule in the subungual or periungual area of the distal phalanx.