Publications by authors named "Willker Galvao de Carvalho"
This study aimed to evaluate and compare the clinical and functional outcomes of two surgical procedures performed in patients with severe grade III and IV rhizarthrosis. We evaluated 39 patients who underwent two surgical techniques for rhizarthrosis treatment: trapeziectomy using the Kuhns technique or tendon interposition, with a minimum follow-up period of 6 months. The primary outcome assessment used the specific Trapeziometacarpal Arthrosis Symptoms and Disability (TASD) questionnaire, and the secondary outcome evaluation employed the shortened version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (QuickDASH) questionnaire and the visual analog scale (VAS).
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- Trigger finger can cause pain and hinder daily activities, leading to a search for less invasive treatment options due to complications from traditional surgery.
- An experimental study on cadavers compared three treatments: a new device, ultrasound-guided technique, and a percutaneous needle method, focusing on the effectiveness of A1 pulley release and safety concerning surrounding structures.
- The new device and ultrasound methods achieved complete A1 pulley release in 100% of cases, while the needle method only succeeded 38% of the time, with the new device showing less damage to flexor tendons and no neurovascular injuries, making it a safer alternative for treating trigger finger.