Publications by authors named "T McQuillan"
Trends in Digit Replantation and Revision Amputation in the United States From 2009 to 2019.
J Hand Surg Glob Online
November 2024
Purpose: Digit amputations can be managed either with replantation or revision amputation. The advent and refinement of microsurgical techniques allowed for the reliable success of replantation. Despite this, rates of digit replantation have been decreasing over the past several decades.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Electrodiagnostic (EDX) testing is commonly used in conjunction with symptoms and physical examination findings to diagnose cubital tunnel syndrome (CuTS). The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between preoperative EDX diagnosis and the degree of Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) improvement after surgery within the CuTS patient population.
Methods: A retrospective review was designed to analyze patients from a single institution who underwent a cubital tunnel release.
Total wrist fusion (TWF) and total wrist arthroplasty (TWA) are viable treatment options for the rheumatic wrist. TWF fuses through the carpus to stabilize the wrist in 10° to 15° of extension and neutral coronal alignment. Although TWF can be performed with many implants, dorsal fusion plates are best supported.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- - The study analyzed trends in upper extremity injuries caused by saws over the past 20 years using data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, highlighting a significant decrease in the number of injuries.
- - From 2003 to 2022, approximately 1.38 million saw-related injuries were reported, with the majority affecting fingers (82.2%) and leading to common diagnoses such as lacerations (69.7%), fractures (12.6%), and amputations (9.9%).
- - The findings indicate a positive trend in safety measures, as injuries to fingers and wrists have significantly declined during the study period.
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- Peripheral nerve injuries that aren't repaired quickly can create a nerve gap due to tissue damage and the natural elasticity of nerves after a cut.
- Research shows that more strain at the repair site can lead to reduced blood flow, negatively impacting recovery.
- For short nerve gaps, direct repair can still work well, but for high strain situations, grafting or alternative methods are preferred to avoid poor outcomes caused by tissue damage and lack of blood supply.