Publications by authors named "Rachel L Honig"
The ideal method of operative fixation for unstable distal clavicle fractures remains controversial, with particular emphasis on the need to restore the normal coracoclavicular distance. Our preferred method of fixation includes open reduction and internal fixation with a distal clavicle locking plate in combination with a polydioxanone suture wrapped around the plate and coracoid to restore the coracoclavicular distance and offload the bony repair. The purpose of this study is to report clinical, radiographic, and functional outcomes in patients with unstable distal clavicle fractures treated with this method of fixation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Limb-salvage surgery combined with radiotherapy has become the primary treatment for soft tissue sarcomas of the extremity. Free functional latissimus flaps (FFLF) are an option to restore function in the setting of volumetric muscle loss. The purpose of the current study was to examine the use of FFLF in patients undergoing resection of thigh sarcoma.
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- Foot and ankle soft tissue sarcomas present unique challenges for reconstruction due to limited tissue and the need for weight-bearing support.
- A study of 44 patients indicated that various flap reconstruction techniques (free, pedicled, rotational perforator) were used, with a significant majority receiving radiotherapy and a median follow-up of 10 years.
- The results showed a high limb salvage rate of 84% with common complications being wound infections, and no significant difference in outcomes between the different flap types, highlighting the importance of flap reconstruction for preserving mobility in patients.
Background/aim: Reconstruction for soft-tissue sarcomas is complex and often uses soft-tissue flaps. To preserve critical structures, intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) can be used to boost the total dose to these critical structures and close margins; however, there are limited data on the outcome of soft-tissue reconstruction in patients treated with IORT.
Patients And Methods: Twenty patients received IORT with soft-tissue flap coverage.