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BMC Musculoskelet Disord
January 2025
Orthopedic Department, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
Background: Adhesion formation poses a significant challenge for both patients and hand surgeons following tendon repair. One common strategy to prevent adhesion formation is the use of physical barriers. This study aimed to compare the outcomes of extensor tendon repair with and without the application of the OrthoWrap bioresorbable Sheet, specifically in terms of adhesion prevention.
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December 2024
Institut Main Nantes Atlantique, Boulevard Charles-Gautier, 44800 Saint-Herblain, France. Electronic address:
Introduction: Destruction of the metacarpophalangeal joint can result in disabling pain and stiffness. Several therapeutic options are available, including pyrocarbon interposition implants. The primary endpoint of this study was assessment of clinical and radiographic outcomes in 34 patients treated with HAPY® pyrocarbon interposition implants (Tornier, Grenoble, France) with a minimum follow-up of 3 years.
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November 2024
Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Orthopedic Research Institute, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Objective: Osteosarcoma at the first metacarpal is extremely rare. Reconstructing the metacarpal after tumor resection is essential, as the thumb accounts for approximately 40%-50% of hand function. Although autografts, arthroplasty, and transposition have been reported as reconstruction options, their use is limited by complications such as secondary injury, nonunion, and displacement.
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February 2025
Department of Hand Surgery, Schulthess Klinik, Lengghalde 2, Zurich 8008, Switzerland. Electronic address:
Deformities of the thumb in the context of rheumatoid arthritis are not uncommon and lead to early functional limitations due to the great importance of the first ray in almost all gripping functions. The various deformities of the thumb were already classified by Nalebuff in 1968, and this classification is still valid today. The treatment of a thumb deformity depends on the functional limitations, the number of affected joints, and the patient's requirements.
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February 2025
Upper Limb Unit, Wrightington Hospital, Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9EP, UK.
The number of patients presenting to the hand surgeon with severe rheumatoid disease has decreased with the introduction of more effective medical management. However some rheumatoid patients will undergo disease progression despite this. MCPJ and PIPJ replacement can be effective surgical treatments in these patients but patient selection is crucial.
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