Publications by authors named "Rituja Kamble"

Article Synopsis
  • A case study describes a patient who sustained a hand injury while surfing, initially misdiagnosed for a nailbed injury but later found to have a distal phalanx fracture that required surgery and rehabilitation.
  • To reduce injury risk in the future, it’s important to consider fractures in surfing injuries and promote education along with improvements in surfboard leash design.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background Challenging perineal defects resulting from extralevator (ELAPE) and standard abdominoperineal excision (APE) have given rise to an emerging multidisciplinary approach between colorectal and plastic surgeons. At present, there is a relative paucity of evidence on best practice. This study sought to assess current national practice concerning perineal reconstruction following APE/ELAPE in the United Kingdom (UK) and to determine the factors involved in reconstruction choice.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Introduction: Flexor tendon injuries of the hand and wrist involve complete or partial severance of the tendon, and primary repair is standard treatment. In cases of significantly delayed presentation, rupture of the repair or segmental tendon loss may require 1- or 2-stage secondary tendon reconstruction where a tendon graft is used. There is a risk of poor functional outcome due to stiffness and reduced range of motion which may affect patient's employment and activities of daily living.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF