Fragment specific fixation with APTUS wrist system for volar rim fractures of the distal radius: a multicentric study.

Purpose: Volar rim fractures of the distal radius are a spectrum of pathology that must be well identified and treated to achieve good outcomes and avoid surgical failures. New devices of fragment specific fixation have been developed during the last decades to fix this fragment. The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the ability of APTUS wrist distal radius system to securely fix different types of volar rim fractures.

How to ease the fixation of carpal bones? Twenty-four lesions treated by 1,5 mm headless compression screws.

Background: Carpal bone lesions are common, even in acute injuries or as sequalae of missed fractures. If not correctly diagnosed and treated, can lead to loss of function, especially in active patients. The surgical management remain difficult particularly in case of small, atypical or non-unions fragments.

Combined nerve and tendon transfer to restore elbow extension in tetraplegic patients: surgical technique and case report.

Introduction: In individuals with tetraplegia, elbow extension is critical for overhead activities, weight shifting, independent transfers, and to perform self-care tasks such as eating. At present, restoration of elbow extension in tetraplegic patients can be performed using either tendon or nerve transfers. Each procedure presents several advantages and limitations that must be discussed with the potential surgical candidate, based on remaining muscular functions and functional goals.

Midterm results of radiocapitellar arthroplasty of the elbow: a multicentre prospective study on two different implants.

Aims: The aim of this study was to analyze the results of two radiocapitellar prostheses in a large case series followed prospectively, with medium-term follow-up.

Patients And Methods: A total of 31 patients with a mean age of 54 years (27 to 73) were analyzed; nine had primary osteoarthritis (OA) and 17 had post-traumatic OA, three had capitellar osteonecrosis, and two had a fracture. Overall, 17 Lateral Resurfacing Elbow (LRE) and 14 Uni-Elbow Radio-Capitellum Implant (UNI-E) arthroplasties were performed.

A Posttraumatic Distal Radius Allograft: 10 Years Follow-Up.

 Wrist osteoarthritis is a common disease often resulting from malunited fractures of the distal radius. The primary treatment purpose is to provide pain relief, while maintaining strength and mobility whenever possible. In a patient presenting a posttraumatic degeneration of the wrist, deciding which surgical technique, which joints to sacrifice and which to preserve is crucial to optimizing the outcome.