{"title":"Initial Outcomes of a Novel Modification of Looped Threaded Carpal Tunnel Release Method.","authors":"Farsad Biglari, Amir Sabaghzadeh, Mehrdad Sadighi, Adel Ebrahimpour, Maryam Davoodi Bojd, Meisam Jafari Kafiabadi","doi":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000423","DOIUrl":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000423","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Various surgical techniques are available for the alleviation of symptoms in carpal tunnel syndrome and each of them has its pros and cons. This study was designed and performed to present a novel approach for cutting transverse carpal ligament by the thread looping technique without the use of ultrasonography. The novel modification of looped threaded carpal tunnel release was performed on 10 hands of 10 patients. The disabilities of arm, shoulder, and hand score, visual analog scale, and 2-point discrimination were used for assessing the outcomes. No patients developed pillar pain or scar discomfort after surgery. Complete elimination of paresthesia, pain, and numbness occurred in all patients. There was a significant reduction in the disabilities of arm, shoulder, and hand and visual analog scale scores ( P value<0.05). This technique is safe, available, and effective for carpal tunnel release and minimizes postoperative complications, such as pillar pain, and scar discomfort with avoiding unnecessary injuries to the surrounding soft tissue.</p>","PeriodicalId":39303,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery","volume":"27 3","pages":"132-135"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10403582","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":"Single-Incision Endoscopic Trigger Finger Release.","authors":"Cooper Tye, Madeline Ford, William F Pientka","doi":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000436","DOIUrl":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000436","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Trigger finger surgery is a commonly performed open procedure with known potential complications of infection, stiffness, pain, nerve injury, bowstringing, and incomplete release of the A1 pulley. We present a novel single-incision endoscopic trigger finger release technique that moves the incision from the palm to the palmar-digital crease, leading to less pain, scarring, and stiffness. We believe that this technique is technically simple, fast, and may decrease the risk of complications commonly encountered with open trigger finger release. Level of Evidence: Therapeutic IV.</p>","PeriodicalId":39303,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery","volume":"27 3","pages":"189-193"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10404172","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":"Thumb Carpometacarpal Stabilization With a Dorsal Capsule Repair Augmented With an Internal Brace.","authors":"Steven C Kronlage, Edward Alex Whitaker","doi":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000429","DOIUrl":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000429","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Optimal surgical treatment of first carpometacarpal joint instability remains a subject of debate. Consensus on thumb carpometacarpal stability originating with the dorsoradial ligamentous complex has shifted reconstruction techniques towards stabilization dorsally. We describe a dorsal stabilization technique with internal brace augmentation of the dorsoradial ligamentous complex. A single fellowship-trained hand surgeon treated 10 women, average age 34 years (range, 21 to 52 y) and 1 man, age 34 years, between 2019 and 2022. Average patient follow-up was 2 years. Patient satisfaction was high. Further trials are needed to determine whether the procedure will prevent or delay the presentation of thumb carpometacarpal arthrosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":39303,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery","volume":"27 3","pages":"157-160"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10031409","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":"Dorsal V - Y Advancement Flap for Lateral Finger Defect Based on Dorsal Skin Branch of Proper Digital Artery.","authors":"Wuttipong Siriwittayakorn, Wichit Siritattamrong","doi":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000431","DOIUrl":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000431","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Managing lateral soft tissue defects, distal to the proximal interphalangeal joint, of the finger can be challenging. The use of antegrade homodigital island flap can be limited due to the length of the defect. Using a heterodigital island flap can be precluded by an injury in the adjacent fingers. Using the locoregional flap from the hand can result in a more extensive soft tissue dissection, which can create additional donor site morbidity. We present our execution technique of the homodigital dorsal skin advancement flap. The pedicle of the flap is based on dorsal branches of the digital artery perforator; hence the proper digital artery and nerve are unharmed. The operation is limited only to the injured digit, which can reduce donor site morbidity.</p>","PeriodicalId":39303,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery","volume":"27 3","pages":"165-168"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10085944","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}
Muntasir Mannan Choudhury, Robert Tze Jin Yap, Dawn Sinn Yi Chia, Suraj Sajeev, Jackson Kian Hong Jiang
{"title":"An All-arthroscopic Technique of Repair of Substance Tears of the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex in Symptomatic Patients.","authors":"Muntasir Mannan Choudhury, Robert Tze Jin Yap, Dawn Sinn Yi Chia, Suraj Sajeev, Jackson Kian Hong Jiang","doi":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000433","DOIUrl":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000433","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Substance tears of the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) can occur secondary to trauma of the wrist. On the dorsal periphery, they are considered Palmer 1B tears or Atzei class 1 tears. If along the radial side, they can manifest as a tear of the central disc, classified as a Palmar class 1A tear. If it involves the ligaments, it is stated as a pre-1D tear as per the new classification system by Luchetti and colleagues. Multiple excellent repair techniques exist in the current literature for dorsal peripheral tears and even for those in the substance of the TFCC, whereas there are successful evolving techniques of repair of avulsed tears and those involving the substance of the ligaments on the radial side adjacent to the sigmoid notch. Here, we describe our technique of repairing substance tears of the TFCC arthroscopically without the need for any specialized equipment apart from the basic arthroscopy set. The technique was conducted in a patient with a transverse substance tear on the radial side of the triangular fibrocartilage involving the central disc with complete resolution of symptoms. It is a simple technique, which can be used to repair class 1B peripheral tears and pre-1D tears in the substance of the TFCC.</p>","PeriodicalId":39303,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery","volume":"27 3","pages":"169-174"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10026208","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}
Papa Amadou Ba, Bradley Schoch, Jean-David Werthel
{"title":"Scapulothoracic Fusion Using Multiple Suture Tape Cerclage.","authors":"Papa Amadou Ba, Bradley Schoch, Jean-David Werthel","doi":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000434","DOIUrl":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000434","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Scapulothoracic arthrodesis has been proposed for the treatment of painful scapular winging in patients with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. It was introduced to improve shoulder function. Several methods of fixation have been proposed to obtain the union of the scapula to the ribs. These include plates, screws, cables, or wires with or without bone grafting. The purpose of this manuscript is to describe the surgical technique of scapulothoracic arthrodesis using plate and cerclage suture tapes.</p><p><strong>Level of evidence: </strong>Level IV, treatment study (case series).</p>","PeriodicalId":39303,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery","volume":"27 3","pages":"175-181"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10031843","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}
Aaron Lam, Adam M Gordon, Ahmed M Thabet, Amr A Abdelgawad
{"title":"Antegrade Flexible Nailing for Pediatric Metaphyseal-diaphyseal Junction Distal Radius Fracture, is it Safe?","authors":"Aaron Lam, Adam M Gordon, Ahmed M Thabet, Amr A Abdelgawad","doi":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000430","DOIUrl":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000430","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fractures involving the distal radius metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction (MDJ) present a unique challenge for pediatric orthopedic surgeons. These fractures are too proximal for percutaneous K -wire fixation and too distal for retrograde flexible nailing. The purpose of this study was to: (1) determine the safety of a described antegrade approach from the posterior interosseous nerve (PIN); (2) assess the efficacy of antegrade nailing in cases of distal MDJ fractures; and (3) describe a standardized lateral approach to the proximal radius. A cadaveric study was performed using 10 adult forearms. Anterograde flexinail was introduced at the proximal radius based on the described \"safe zone\". Distal MDJ fractures were created using osteotomes. We evaluated the distance between the entry point to the PIN in addition to the quality of the reduction for the fracture. The average distance between the entry point and piercing instrument to the PIN was 5.4 cm (range: 4.7 to 6.0 cm). When grouped based on sex, the average distance was significantly further for males (5.8 cm, range: 5.2 to 6.0 cm) versus females (4.9 cm, range: 4.7 to 5.2 cm), P =0.004. Fracture reduction was not maintained after the introduction of the antegrade flexible nail across the fracture site. For all specimens, >25% displacement was seen on the anterior-posterior imaging. Our modified lateral approach to the starting point in the proximal radius is safe as long as the entry point for antegrade flexible nailing stays proximal to the radial tuberosity during the lateral approach to the proximal radius while the elbow is flexed and the forearm pronated.</p>","PeriodicalId":39303,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery","volume":"27 3","pages":"161-164"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10085973","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}
Adrian Markewych, Mark Hansdorfer, Alan Blank, George Kokosis, David E Kurlander
{"title":"Forequarter Amputation: Reconstruction With Targeted Muscle Reinnervation to the Filet of Forearm Free Flap.","authors":"Adrian Markewych, Mark Hansdorfer, Alan Blank, George Kokosis, David E Kurlander","doi":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000424","DOIUrl":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000424","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Forequarter amputation is a rarely indicated operation that has the potential for delayed wound healing, chronic pain, and dysfunction. Reconstruction in cases of skin and soft tissue loss may be particularly challenging. Here we present a 79-year-old female with recurrent, previously radiated left shoulder chondrosarcoma who underwent forequarter amputation with a 'spare parts' filet of forearm flap and targeted muscle reinnervation to the flap. The patient healed without complication and achieved reinnervation with minimal pain.</p>","PeriodicalId":39303,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery","volume":"27 3","pages":"136-139"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10029108","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}
Alexander Graf, Akinade Ojemakinde, Sachin Gupta, Nicole A Zelenski, L Scott Levin
{"title":"Form and Function: Technique for Free Functional Gracilis Harvest With Greater Saphenous Vein for Large Skin Paddle.","authors":"Alexander Graf, Akinade Ojemakinde, Sachin Gupta, Nicole A Zelenski, L Scott Levin","doi":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000437","DOIUrl":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000437","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Free functional gracilis transfer is a technique for restoration of upper extremity function following brachial plexus injury, as well as muscle loss from traumatic, oncologic, and congenital causes. However, when used for the latter applications, a functional muscle as well as large skin paddle can be required. Historically, skin paddle size was limited by venous outflow of the gracilis flap, using 1 or 2 venae comitantes, and large unreliable skin paddles resulting in partial necrosis. Therefore, to restore form and function, we herein present a technique of free functional gracilis muscle harvest with inclusion of adjacent greater saphenous vein for inclusion of a large skin paddle with 2 venous drainage systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":39303,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery","volume":"27 3","pages":"194-198"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10028862","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}
Luis Carlos Díaz, Enrique Vergara-Amador, Felipe Camacho Castro
{"title":"V-Y Flap Over Moberg's Flap to Cover the Thumb's Fingertip Injury: Technique and Cases.","authors":"Luis Carlos Díaz, Enrique Vergara-Amador, Felipe Camacho Castro","doi":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000428","DOIUrl":"10.1097/BTH.0000000000000428","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Moberg flap has been used to achieve coverage of amputations of the thumb's fingertip. However, it has been associated with flexion contractures of the interphalangeal (IP) joint of the thumb. A modification of the surgical technique is presented, adding a distal V-Y flap to allow greater advancement, and avoiding IP joint contractures. The proposed surgical technique is presented, and a case series of patients treated with this modification is introduced. A total of 5 patients underwent this surgical technique. All the flaps healed without complications. No patient presented stiffness or flexion contracture of the thumb´s IP joint. There were no cases of neuropathic pain and the 2-point discrimination over the flap was 6.8 mm on average. In conclusion, the proposed variation to the Moberg's flap allows adequate coverage of injuries to the thumb's fingertip with a low rate of complications, adequate sensitivity of the reconstructed digit and avoiding flexion contractures of the IP joint.</p>","PeriodicalId":39303,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery","volume":"27 3","pages":"151-156"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10031405","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}