Publications by authors named "Samuel Cohen-Tanugi"
Active Treatment of Pediatric Ganglia of the Wrist: What is the Risk of Recurrence?
J Pediatr Orthop
September 2023
Background: Ganglion cysts are the most common soft tissue mass in the hand and wrist in both adults and children. More is known about wrist ganglia and their treatment outcomes in adults than in children. Current literature to guide the management of pediatric wrist ganglia is limited.
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- Upper-extremity limb loss can lead to serious mental health issues, such as depression and PTSD, which are often overlooked despite advances in medical treatments.
- In a study of 39 adult patients who underwent traumatic upper limb amputations, over half screened positive for depression (51%) and a significant majority for PTSD (69%) the median times being 6.5 and 10 months post-amputation, respectively.
- The results indicate a strong connection between mental health issues and poorer patient-reported outcomes, highlighting the need for regular mental health screenings and a comprehensive treatment approach for amputees.
This article reviews the pertinent history and physical examination maneuvers necessary to arrive at the proper diagnosis of patients with ulnar-sided wrist pain. Surface anatomy is stressed along with provocative maneuvers for maximal efficacy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInfectious tenosynovitis of the hand is a serious condition with a high risk of morbidity. is a rare cause of tenosynovitis, especially in regions where tuberculosis is no longer endemic, and presents significant diagnostic challenges. We present the case of a 42-year-old woman with no known history of or exposure to tuberculosis and a medical history of systemic lupus erythematosus on chronic immunosuppressive therapy who presented with swelling and erythema in the fifth finger of the left hand of 1-month duration.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The quadriga phenomenon results from excessive shortening of the flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) tendon to the middle, ring, or small finger.
Methods: Five cadaveric specimens were used to create a model for quadriga. The FDP tendons to the middle, ring, and small fingers were shortened in 5-mm increments, and the tip-to-palm (TTP) distance of adjacent fingers was recorded.
Study Design: Survey.
Objective: To define the critical elements of common spine surgeries.
Summary Of Background Data: Despite significant relevance to the field of spine surgery, the term "critical element" of surgery has not been clearly defined.