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J Am Acad Orthop Surg
November 2024
From the Department of Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, National University Health System, Singapore (Lee), the Department of Orthopedic Surgery (Sammarco), the Department of Neurosurgery (Spinner), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, and the Division of Hand and Microvascular Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (Shin).
Painful neuromas are a complex clinical condition that results in notable disability and functional impairment after injury to a peripheral nerve. When regenerating axons lack a distal target, they form a stump neuroma. Up to 60% of neuromas are painful because of mechanical sensitivity and crosstalk between nerve fibers.
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December 2024
Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sri Ramachandra Dental College and Hospital, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, IND.
Body piercing has become popular among people of all ages, inspired by religious convictions, personal aesthetics, and cultural influences. Piercings in the oral cavity frequently involve the lip, buccal mucosa, frenulum, and tongue with needles, hooks, and rings. However, these piercings might cause long-term problems to both the hard and soft tissues of the mouth.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol
January 2025
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City Juso Hospital, Osaka, Japan.
A 42-year-old man suffered an avulsion amputation of his right middle finger. He had undergone several surgeries since the age of 24, including amputation plasty and implantation of the injured nerve into fat and bone, but had difficulty returning to work due to persistent severe pain. He underwent nerve capping with an artificial nerve conduit at a university hospital, and his symptoms improved slightly, but immediately flared up again.
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December 2024
Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Kochi Health Sciences Center.
Traumatic neuroma is an abnormal proliferation of injured nerves resulting from trauma or surgery. We present a case of traumatic neuroma arising in the cystic duct after cholecystectomy. A 66-year-old man was referred to our department due to a biliary tumor.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Revisionary digital amputations are often performed after partial or full traumatic digital amputation to minimize complications while preserving as much length and functionality as possible. Many surgeons attempt revisionary procedures swiftly after initial injury. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of time from injury to surgery on rate of complications and reoperation in revisionary traumatic digital amputations.
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