Publications by authors named "Nathan Benner"
Biceps tenodesis has been proven to be an effective treatment for biceps tendon and superior labral pathology. Many techniques including both open and arthroscopic approaches have been reported. Open techniques afford management of the entire proximal biceps tendon but are limited by wound healing issues, increased bleeding, and increased surgical time.
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- Ganglion cysts are the most common soft-tissue masses found in the hand and wrist, typically occurring at the wrist's dorsal or volar sides, and may also develop from various tendons and joints.
- Diagnosis mainly relies on medical history and physical exams, with additional tools like transillumination, aspiration, and imaging used to rule out other conditions or solid masses.
- Treatment options include observation, aspiration with possible steroid injection, and surgical excision, with over 50% of patients seeing resolution without surgery; however, surgery can have a recurrence rate of 7% to 39%.