Clinical, radiological and dynamic CT results of scapholunate intercarpal ligamentoplasty for scapholunate dissociation.

A clinical, radiological and four-dimensional computed tomography (4DCT) assessment of the outcomes of scapholunate intercarpal ligamentoplasty (SLICL) was done with a minimum follow-up of 2 years. Twenty-nine patients (23 men and 6 women) with a mean age of 40 years (22-57) who had chronic scapholunate dissociation were treated with the SLICL procedure. There were 18 cases of dynamic instability and 11 of static instability.

Intercarpal ligamentoplasty for scapholunate dissociation: comparison of two techniques.

We modified our original surgical technique of scapholunate intercarpal ligamentoplasty for treating chronic scapholunate dissociation. The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes in patients treated by the same surgical team with the original method and the modified method over two different time periods. Nineteen patients with a mean age of 40 years were treated with the original method (mean follow-up of 34 months, range 12-54), and 21 patients with a mean age of 38 years were treated with the modified method (mean follow-up of 27 months, range 13-40).

Four-corner arthrodesis with a dorsal locking plate: 4-9-year follow-up.

We report the outcomes of four-corner arthrodesis for advanced wrist collapse in 50 patients (51 wrists) using a dorsal locking plate. At a mean follow-up of 6 years (range 4-9), pain was significantly reduced and wrist function was significantly improved compared with preoperative status. After four-corner arthrodesis, grip strength was 80% of the contralateral side, and wrist motion averaged 50° flexion-extension and 30° radioulnar deviation.

Treatment of chronic scapholunate instability: Results with three-ligament tenodesis vs. scapholunate and intercarpal ligamentoplasty.

In this retrospective case control/comparison study, we compared the clinical and radiological outcomes in patients with chronic scapholunate dissociation treated with three-ligament tenodesis (3 LT) versus scapholunate and intercarpal ligamentoplasty (SLICL). Twenty patients with a mean age of 43 years were treated with the 3 LT procedure and 26 patients with a mean age of 44 years with the SLICL procedure. All patients had chronic reducible scapholunate dissociation without chondral lesions.

Outcomes of scapholunate intercarpal ligamentoplasty for chronic scapholunate dissociation: a prospective study in 26 patients.

Unlabelled: We report the outcomes of scapholunate intercarpal ligamentoplasty in 26 wrists. For 15 wrists with static instability and 11 with dynamic instability, we used a free palmaris longus graft to reconstruct the dorsal part of the scapholunate interosseous ligament and the dorsal intercarpal ligament. These patients were evaluated for pain and active wrist range of motion, grip strength and radiological appearance after a mean follow-up of 36 months (range 12-54) after surgery.

Fracture-dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the long fingers: Report of an unusual case requiring open surgery.

Dorsal fracture-dislocations of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint of the long fingers are in most cases unstable. They require surgery, whose primary aim is to restore and maintain articular congruency. While numerous techniques exist to treat these injuries, none have been shown to be superior to any of the others in terms of outcomes and complications.

Treatment of chronic scapholunate dissociation with tenodesis: A systematic review.

Scapholunate (SL) instability is the most common dissociative carpal instability condition. It is the most frequent cause of wrist osteoarthritis, defined as scapholunate advanced collapse or SLAC wrist. Familiarity with the SL ligament complex is required to understand the various features of SL instability.

Radiological evaluation of scapholunate intercarpal ligamentoplasty for chronic scapholunate dissociation in cadavers.

We performed a cadaveric study to evaluate radiological performance of a technique for scapholunate intercarpal ligamentoplasty designed for treating reducible scapholunate dissociation. We created scapholunate instability in 12 fresh adult cadaveric forearms by sectioning the dorsal scapholunate interosseous ligament and the dorsal intercarpal ligament. All wrists showed scapholunate diastasis, dorsal intercalated segmental instability and posterior scaphoid subluxation.

Reliability assessment of measuring active wrist pronation and supination range of motion with a smartphone.

This study aimed to improve clinical examination techniques by determining the reliability of different methods to evaluate forearm movements. Two methods using the iPhone™ 5 and its gyroscope application (alone [I5] or attached to a selfie stick [ISS]) were compared with two conventional measurement devices (a plastic goniometer with a hand-held pencil [HHP] and a bubble goniometer [BG]) to evaluate the active range of movement (AROM) of the wrist during pronation and supination. Two independent groups of subjects took part in this prospective single-center diagnostic study: 20 healthy subjects and 20 patients.

[Treatment of distal radius extra-articular malunion in young active patients].

Malunion is a common complication of distal radius fractures despite new fixation devices. The authors discuss the surgical indications, preoperative management and the various surgical techniques used to treat distal radius extra-articular malunion, specifically in active young subjects. The treatment goals in this population group are anatomical restoration of the distal radius and distal radioulnar joint, short immobilization period, quick functional recovery and stable results over time, consistent with high functional demands.

An articular spacer for metacarpophalangeal fracture: The story of a crocodile bite.

Choosing the best option for reconstructing comminuted joint fractures in hand surgery raises technical challenges due to the small size of the anatomical structures and the required early mobilization. Single-stage reconstructions are clearly preferable, but when the infection risk is high, two-stage alternatives are needed. We report a case of fracture of the head of the 2nd metacarpal resulting from a crocodile bite treated by implanting an articular spacer.

Morphology and Mobility of the Reconstructed Basilar Joint of the Pollicized Index Finger.

Purpose: To evaluate outcome and function of the reconstructed basilar thumb joint after index finger pollicization in patients presenting congenital thumb deficiency.

Methods: Plain radiographs and 4-dimensional dynamic volume computed tomography scan were used to evaluate the outcome of 23 pollicizations performed on 14 children between 1996 and 2009. The mean follow-up was 8 years.

Ulna-Shortening Osteotomy: Outcome and Repercussion of the Distal Radioulnar Joint Osteoarthritis.

Background: Ulnocarpal impaction syndrome occurs mostly in patients with positive ulnar variance. Ulnar-shortening osteotomy is a commonly used method to correct it, but degenerative changes may appear in the distal radioulnar joint. The authors evaluated outcome after ulnar-shortening osteotomy, particularly the impact of distal radioulnar joint osteoarthritis.

Dorsal locking plates versus staples in four-corner fusion: a comparative clinical and radiological study.

Introduction: Four-corner fusion was described in 1984 by HK Watson for the treatment of SLAC wrist. This intervention has undergone few changes since that description, but the debate on the fixation method is still not resolved.

Hypothesis: Dorsal locking plates provide better stability, short immobilization and a quicker return to daily activities than traditional fixation methods such as staples.

Perioperative medullary complications in spinal and extra-spinal surgery in mucopolysaccharidosis: a case series of three patients.

The mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are genetic lysosomal storage diseases. Peripheral bone dysplasia and spinal involvement are the predominant orthopedic damage. The risk of spinal cord compression due to stenosis of the craniocervical junction is well known in these patients, whereas the thoracolumbar kyphosis is often well tolerated over a long period of time.

[Graft reconstruction of flexor tendons].

The improvement of primary flexor tendon repair has limited the indications of secondary repairs to neglected initial wound care and deficiencies in the surgical technique or rehabilitation. The surgical and rehabilitation care is complex and prolonged, requiring full cooperation of the patient. That is why the surgeon must evaluate patient's ability to integrate instructions and to comply with a long and demanding protocol.

The role of three-ligament tenodesis in the treatment of chronic scapholunate instability.

Restoring ligamentous control in dissociative carpal instability is a major issue in protecting against osteoarthritis. We present clinical and radiological results for 20 patients who underwent flexor carpi radialis three-ligament tenodesis and were prospectively reviewed at a mean follow-up of 25.1 months.