Proximal phalanx condylar lesions are well known injuries. Total condylar defect, however, is an exceptional therapeutic challenge. We report the case of a 19-year-old male who sustained complex hand trauma following a circular saw accident, including a lesion that destroyed the entire lateral condyle of the middle finger's proximal phalanx. A custom-made non-vascularized composite graft taken from the second toe proved to be a viable option for reconstruction not only of the condyle but also of the lateral ligaments and part of the extensor system. At 1-year follow-up, results were very satisfactory, and the patient had resumed his work as a carpenter 6 months after surgery.
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Int J Surg Case Rep
March 2025
Pathology Anatomy Department, Eka Hospital, Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia.
Introduction And Importance: A terminal extensor tendon disruption, with or without bony avulsion, may lead to a mallet deformity. In most cases, trauma precedes deformity. Non-traumatic causes are less probable.
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Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Kars Harakani State Hospital, Kars-Türkiye.
Background: This prospective case series aimed to evaluate the short- to medium-term radiological and clinical outcomes of intramedullary screw (IMS) fixation in pediatric patients with extra-articular proximal phalanx fractures.
Methods: Eleven patients (eight boys and three girls) aged 5-15 years underwent IMS fixation between January 2020 and June 2022. Antegrade or retrograde techniques were used depending on the fracture location.
J Hand Surg Am
March 2025
Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital of Brussels, Brussel, Belgium; Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, AZ Maria Middelares, Gent, Belgium.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the maximal elastic force and deformation resistance of two commonly used headless compression screw systems, a fully threaded 2.5 mm screw and a partially threaded screw of the same dimensions, in a cadaveric model of a human transverse proximal third fracture of the proximal phalanx.
Methods: Six fresh frozen cadavers were used, and the proximal phalanges of the index, long, and ring fingers of both hands were dissected.
BMC Musculoskelet Disord
February 2025
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan.
Background: Hallux valgus (HV) poses additional challenges when accompanied by second metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint dislocation, often requiring complex surgical intervention. This study aimed to analyze HV feet with second MTP joint dislocation using a 2-dimensional coordinate system to better understand the anatomical structure of this condition.
Methods: Weightbearing foot radiographs of 49 HV feet with second MTP joint dislocation (group D), 68 HV feet without second MTP joint dislocation (group W), and 54 control feet (group N) were analyzed.
J Hand Surg Glob Online
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Department of Physiotherapy, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan.
Ewing tumor, a rare bone tumor, exceptionally affects the hand. We report a unique case of this tumor in the fourth metacarpal of a young patient. Reconstructing a digit after complete metacarpal removal because of sarcoma resection is a complex challenge, especially in growing individuals.
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