Sergi Barrera-Ochoa, Julio A Martínez-Garza, Maximiliano Ibañez, José A Prieto-Mere, Melissa Bonilla-Chaperon, Francisco Soldado
{"title":"Vascularized Proximal Radius Bone Graft for a Massive Elbow Bone Defect: An Anatomic Study and Case Report.","authors":"Sergi Barrera-Ochoa, Julio A Martínez-Garza, Maximiliano Ibañez, José A Prieto-Mere, Melissa Bonilla-Chaperon, Francisco Soldado","doi":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000508","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/BTH.0000000000000508","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>From an anatomic perspective, this paper delineates the proximal radial bone branches of the radial artery (RA). We also report the successful clinical use of a vascularized proximal radius bone graft (VPRBG), supplied by the RA, in a complex case involving a massive osseous elbow defect. In 10 latex-colored upper limbs from fresh human cadavers, RA branches were dissected under ×2.5 loupe magnification, noting all periosteal and osseous branches for the proximal radius. VPRBG length was measured. In the proximal forearm, the RA provides 10 (range: 7 to 14) periosteal and osseous branches to supply the area from the radial head to the proximal diaphysis. A 15 cm (11 to 17) vascularized bone graft can be harvested from the proximal radius, and RA dissection generates a 12 cm (9 to 15) pedicle with a wide arc of rotation, readily capable of reaching the distal part of the humerus. We used a 14 cm long VPRBG for elbow arthrodesis to fill a 12 cm defect, caused by a previous recalcitrant elbow infection in a 68-year-old man. The patient experienced no postoperative complications and successful consolidation was achieved 6 months postoperatively, with flap survival confirmed. After 2 years of follow-up, the contoured dorsal plate was removed, with no signs of infection. Final Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand and Mayo Wrist scores were 23 and 88, respectively. A VPRBG might be a safe and effective surgical option for massive osseous elbow defects, whenever elbow arthrodesis is planned, where it should be combined with a one-bone forearm technique.</p>","PeriodicalId":39303,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143383284","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Orthokids Precise De-rotation Jig for Rotational Osteotomies of Humerus.","authors":"Maulin Shah, Joyance James, Tashfin Rubaiath, Preksha Vijay","doi":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000507","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/BTH.0000000000000507","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Humerus de-rotational osteotomies are one of the commonly done salvage procedures in children with residual brachial plexus birth injuries. Conventionally, the degree of angular correction was measured clinically intraoperatively by the ability to reach the occiput and the belly or it can be measured by putting reference k-wires at the appropriate angles. However, accurate angular correction is essential to success, as under-correction may lead to parental dissatisfaction and over-correction may lead to loss of mid-line function. The 'Orthokids Precise De-rotation Jig' (Nebula Surgical, Rajkot, INDIA) allows the exact measurement of the rotational correction required, which will lead to improved clinical outcomes. This accurate measurement mitigates the risk of errors due to parallax or eyeballing. The jig is handy, radio-opaque, autoclavable, and can be used without extensive dissection than what is required for the plate fixation.</p>","PeriodicalId":39303,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143013584","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Arya Minaie, Christopher Warburton, Nikhil Patel, Nicolette Schurhoff, Christopher Oguayo, Seth D Dodds
{"title":"Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Surgical Approach to the Volar Ulnar Corner of the Distal Radius.","authors":"Arya Minaie, Christopher Warburton, Nikhil Patel, Nicolette Schurhoff, Christopher Oguayo, Seth D Dodds","doi":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000505","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/BTH.0000000000000505","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There are many approaches to the wrist both volar and dorsal, depending on the injury at hand. The design of the volar locking plate has created a rise in distal radius fractures being treated using a volar FCR approach and its modifications. It does, however, have limitations in visualization of the volar ulnar corner of the radius. In this paper, we will revisit the flexor carpi ulnaris approach and pose some considerations for its historical context, safety, efficacy, and surgical technique.</p>","PeriodicalId":39303,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142972550","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Revision Triceps Reconstruction With Achilles Bone Block Allograft Augmentation: A Novel Inlay Technique.","authors":"Matthew B Weber, Glenn Lee, Ilvy Cotterell","doi":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000504","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/BTH.0000000000000504","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Managing rerupture of the triceps brachii tendon after surgical repair is challenging due to poor tissue quality, retraction, and adhesions. This clinical scenario often requires augmentation with native tissue or tendon allografts. Traditional techniques include V-Y advancement, reinforced triceps advancement with double row or suture bridge fixation, and allograft tendon augmentation. This paper presents a novel method of fixation using an Achilles tendon allograft with a calcaneal bone block which aims to enhance previously described techniques. This new technique involves inserting an Achilles allograft calcaneal bone plug into the dorsal ulna to increase surface area for primary bone healing. The bone plug is then secured under a precontoured locking plate, potentially reducing the risks of displacement or fixation failure. This also avoids the placement of screws through the calcaneal plug, which puts it at risk for fracture. This technique also has drawbacks, such as increased costs, the potential need for a second surgery to remove hardware, and more extensive soft tissue dissection. In the patient case described, this method effectively reconstructed the triceps tendon in a revision setting.</p>","PeriodicalId":39303,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142932991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Deconstructing Dogma in Surgery.","authors":"Alexander Y Shin","doi":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000503","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/BTH.0000000000000503","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":39303,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142932990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Guy Guenthner, Bradley Wiekrykas, Matthew Salzler, Charles Cassidy
{"title":"Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome of the Forearm: Compartment-specific Endoscopic Fasciotomy.","authors":"Guy Guenthner, Bradley Wiekrykas, Matthew Salzler, Charles Cassidy","doi":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000502","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/BTH.0000000000000502","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) of the forearm is a rare but increasingly well-recognized condition that affects athletes and labor workers performing repetitive isometric loading of forearm musculature. There is no current consensus on surgical management for CECS of the forearm, and there is a paucity of literature to support a single technique. We describe the surgical management of CECS of the forearm with endoscopic forearm fasciotomy. This technique facilitates compartment-specific fasciotomy in patients diagnosed with CECS based on pre-operative intracompartmental pressure measurements while minimizing risks associated with wide-open and mini-open fasciotomy techniques. We demonstrate a step-by-step surgical approach for the treatment of this condition and provide an accompanying video demonstrating this surgical technique on a 20-year-old male collegiate rower with CECS of the bilateral forearms.</p>","PeriodicalId":39303,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142781459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Monica Shoji, John B Park, Alexy Ilchuk, Carl M Harper
{"title":"Stabilization of the Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Utilizing a Minimally Invasive Approach: A Novel Technique.","authors":"Monica Shoji, John B Park, Alexy Ilchuk, Carl M Harper","doi":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000501","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/BTH.0000000000000501","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Treatment of symptomatic thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint synovitis can be challenging. Surgical options in these patients are often limited due to the patient's youth and lack of arthrosis. One of the most commonly used techniques involves the use of the flexor carpi radialis to reconstruct the ligamentous complex of the thumb CMC joint. This technique is technically challenging and involves a wide exposure to the CMC joint. Furthermore, outcomes data on this technique are relatively lacking. We propose a novel minimally invasive technique to confer stability to the thumb CMC joint in the setting of persistent subluxation/synovitis using the Arthrex MiniTightrope system. Our clinical results are encouraging at mean 24 months postoperative with nearly all patients experiencing both statistically and clinically meaningful improvements in QuickDASH and Visual Analog Scale pain scores.</p>","PeriodicalId":39303,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142773226","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Adam Margalit, Jared Bookman, Michael Aversano, Michael Guss, Omri Ayalon, Nader Paksima
{"title":"De Quervain's Tenosynovitis Release With Excision of the First Dorsal Compartment: Novel Surgical Technique and a Case Series.","authors":"Adam Margalit, Jared Bookman, Michael Aversano, Michael Guss, Omri Ayalon, Nader Paksima","doi":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000488","DOIUrl":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000488","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Incision of the dorsal side of the tendon sheath in release of De Quervain's tenosynovitis has traditionally been advocated to prevent the risk of volar tendon subluxation. We describe a novel technique of complete excision, rather than simple incision, of the first dorsal compartment tendon sheath. Over a 10-year period, 147 patients (154 wrists) underwent first dorsal compartment release using this technique of complete excision of the sheath. No postoperative immobilization is used. Patients were followed for a mean of 7.0 months. Records were assessed for any complications including reoperation, tendon subluxation, recurrence, wound complications, scar tenderness, and superficial radial sensory nerve paresthesias. There were no cases of recurrence, reoperation, or tendon subluxation after release with this technique. Postoperatively, 7 (4.5%) patients had scar tenderness and 5 (3.2%) of these patients also had superficial radial sensory nerve parasthesias, which all resolved at the time of final follow-up. Mean range of motion was 73±11 degrees of flexion and 69±10 degrees of extension. In contrast to simple incision, we propose that this technique provides a more complete release of the compartment without risk of symptomatic subluxation or bowstringing and provides a complete release of a separate extensor pollicis brevis subsheath or any concomitant retinacular cysts associated with the tendonitis. There is an immediate removal of the symptomatic swelling and visible, painful bump associated with the thickened retinaculum with this technique. Furthermore, no immobilization is required after surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":39303,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"197-200"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141440941","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Enrique Vergara-Amador, Laura López-Rincón, Camilo Romero Barreto, Tatiana Almario-Aristizábal
{"title":"Radial Longitudinal Deficiency: Description of a Novel Surgical Technique and Clinical Cases.","authors":"Enrique Vergara-Amador, Laura López-Rincón, Camilo Romero Barreto, Tatiana Almario-Aristizábal","doi":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000497","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/BTH.0000000000000497","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Radial longitudinal deficiency III and IV present as a short upper limb, functional elbow, and wrist with severe radial and palmar angulation, where the carpus articulates with the radial and palmar edge of the ulna, allowing limited mobility in a nonfunctional position. Surgical treatment aims to correct radial angulation and flexed carpal position, often altering carpal positioning over the distal ulna and impacting wrist mobility. In addition, fixation through distal ulnar epiphysis affects its growth. Although these procedures improve appearance, functionality remains suboptimal. This study describes a novel ulnar osteotomy and extensor carpi ulnaris transfer for the correction of wrist deformity in radial longitudinal deficiency with preservation of ulnocarpal motion and epiphyseal growth. The surgical technique, indications, contraindications, and potential complications are described. Three cases with postoperative follow-ups at 36, 12, and 6 months, evaluating deformity and pre/postsurgical wrist mobility ranges, are reported. A correction was achieved in the forearm-hand angle of 71 to 88 degrees of the initial. The total range of movement, between 50 degrees and 80 degrees, was almost the same before and after the operation in the most anatomic position. In one patient, there was a residual deformity at the dorsoradial border, which showed no progression during the last 6 months of follow-up. For patients with radial longitudinal deficiency, functional outcomes with preserved mobility appear to hold greater significance. The technique described in this study enabled deformity correction while maintaining a wide range of motion. The preservation of the physis in a different orientation is an aspect that will need evaluation in long-term follow-up but offers potential treatment options in the future; due to the unknown of the secondary deformity, it is recommended that the long-term results should be awaited before adoption of this technique.</p>","PeriodicalId":39303,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142903711","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ethan Y Song, Emmanuel O Emovon Iii, Andrew W Hollins, Eliana B Saltzman, Suhail K Mithani, Marc J Richard, Tyler S Pidgeon
{"title":"The Use of Nitinol Staples as Reduction Aids in Fixation of Forearm Diaphyseal Fractures: Surgical Technique and Case Series.","authors":"Ethan Y Song, Emmanuel O Emovon Iii, Andrew W Hollins, Eliana B Saltzman, Suhail K Mithani, Marc J Richard, Tyler S Pidgeon","doi":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000496","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/BTH.0000000000000496","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Forearm diaphyseal fractures are common orthopedic injuries that typically require surgical intervention using various implants and approaches. Maintaining reduction while simultaneously achieving compression in radial and/or ulnar shaft fractures during compression plate application can be challenging, particularly with unstable segmental and/or transverse fracture patterns. Nitinol compression staples have become increasingly used as a reduction aid because of their ability to provide continuous compression between the staple legs at the fracture site, low profile, and ease of application. These staples have the potential to be an effective means of maintaining reduction and applying compression before definitive plate fixation for radial and ulnar shaft fractures. We present our surgical technique and an associated patient series detailing our institution's experience, highlighting favorable outcomes and potential considerations when using nitinol compression staples for forearm fracture management.</p>","PeriodicalId":39303,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142297605","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}