The functional range of motion of the finger joints.

The purpose of this study was to measure the functional range of motion of the finger joints needed to perform activities of daily living. Using the Sollerman hand grip function test, 20 activities were assessed in ten volunteers. The active and passive range of motion was measured with a computerized electric goniometer.

Hemiresection of the distal ulna by means of pronator quadratus interposition and volar stabilization.

Surgery for ulnar-sided wrist problems have proved a major challenge. A variety of bony procedures, which may or may not be supplemented with soft tissue interposition, tenodesis, and fusion of the distal radioulnar joint, have been designed in an attempt to address this challenge. The problems encountered in the use of these procedures have included weakness, snapping and instability of the distal ulna, pain and impaction, nonunion, and regrowth of bone.

Digitally assisted acromioplasty: the effect of interscalene block on this new surgical technique.

Purpose: Interscalene brachial plexus (ISBP) block has been shown to be safe and effective for shoulder surgery with significant benefits. The purpose of this study was to introduce the technique of digitally assisted acromioplasty and assess the effect of ISBP on rehabilitation.

Type Of Study: Randomized controlled prospective trial.

Repair of distal biceps tendon rupture: a new technique using the Endobutton.

The authors describe a technique with a single anterior incision and fixation with an internal button, the Endobutton. The procedure is performed through a 5-cm transverse skin incision, and the tendon is sutured to the Endobutton with 2 number 5 Ethibond sutures. Surgical repair in the depths of the muscular forearm is not required, because the tendon is simply sutured external to the wound.

Anatomical reduction of intra-articular fractures of the distal radius. An arthroscopically-assisted approach.

We treated 31 intra-articular fractures of the distal radius by arthroscopically-assisted reduction and percutaneous fixation with Kirschner (K-) wires. Tears of the triangular fibrocartilage (58 %), scapholunate (85 %) and lunotriquetral (61%) instability and osteochondral lesions (19%) were also treated. A total of 26 patients was independently reviewed at an average of 19 months.