Publications by authors named "Sarah H Townsley"

Restoration of elbow flexion is a priority in treating adult traumatic brachial plexus injuries. A tendon transfer is an ideal option for patients not candidates for reconstructive nerve surgery or free-functioning muscle transfer. For patients with a partial brachial plexus injury or a pan plexus injury with adequate recovered triceps function and loss of elbow flexion, a triceps-to-biceps tendon transfer is a nonmicrosurgical option to restore elbow flexion.

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Distal radial fractures represent the most common fractures of the upper extremity. Operative treatment is performed for approximately one-third of distal radial fractures in the adult population. Complications following operative treatment of distal radial fractures vary depending on the treatment modality and can be stratified into preoperative and postoperative complications.

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Background: The distal radius is the most common location for giant cell tumors (GCT) in the upper extremity. Treatment should balance the goals of maximizing function and minimizing recurrence and other complications. Given the complexity in surgical treatment, various techniques have been described without clear standards of treatment.

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Division or rupture of the flexor pollicis longus (FPL) tendon can occur secondary to direct injury, laceration, or attritional rupture. Attritional rupture is particularly common in the setting volar plate fixation of a distal radius fracture. FPL tendon discontinuity can be restored through either primary repair or reconstruction.

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Background: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) can be a devastating complication following shoulder arthroplasty. PJI following hip and knee arthroplasties has been found to increase mortality. However, anatomical and bacteriologic differences could potentially result in a different trend after shoulder arthroplasties.

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