Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie最新文献

{"title":"[Complicated course of juvenile lunatomalacia]","authors":"Jakob Richard Schnegg, Karlheinz Kalb, Marc Philipp Muhl, Jörg van Schoonhoven","doi":"10.1055/a-2208-8592","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2208-8592","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55075,"journal":{"name":"Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140102904","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pull-out vs. suture in zone Ia-Ib flexor tendon injuries: clinical results from a multicentre cohort study.","authors":"Nicola Keller, Marco Guidi, Bernadette Tobler-Ammann, Vera Beckmann-Fries, Lorena Schrepfer, Alexandre Kaempfen, Esther Vögelin, Maurizio Calcagni","doi":"10.1055/a-2217-7944","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2217-7944","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Several surgical techniques have been reported for flexor tendon zone 1a-b lacerations without a clear consensus on the gold standard treatment. The purpose of this multicentre study was to measure the outcomes of zone 1a-b flexor tendon injuries treated with a pull-out suture (POS) versus direct suture (DS) technique.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>Fifteen patients were treated with the pull-out technique and 22 patients with a direct suture technique between 2014 and 2020. The controlled active motion (CAM) regimen protocol and a standardised follow-up schedule were used in both groups. Data on the demographics, surgery, and treatment characteristics were collected at baseline as well as at week 6 and 13 post-operatively. The primary outcome measurement was the complication rate. Secondary outcome measurements were reoperation rate, finger range of motion (ROM), strength as well as patient satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The patient age ranged from 18 to 75 years in both groups with all patients having a complete FDP lesion after a clean-cut injury. The complication rate was 41% in the POS group and 16% in the DS group. The reoperation rate was 29% in the POS group and 8% in the DS group. Significant between-group differences in favour of the DS group were found in the passive DIP and passive PIP+DIP ROM at week 6 and week 13. Mean hand strength was 28.7 (11.6) kg in the POS group at week 13 and 21.3 (7.9) kg in the DS group. This difference was statistically significant (p=0.012) with a medium effect size (r=-0.41). Average patient satisfaction at week 13 was 7.5 (2.2) points in the POS and 7.7 (1.3) points in the DS group. The difference between groups was not significant (p=0.839).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This register-based study demonstrates lower complication and reoperation rates with the direct suture approach compared with a pull-out button technique. Although clinical results were similar between the two surgery techniques at week 13 post-surgery, a direct suture approach should always be attempted whenever possible. If necessary, other local structures should be included to increase suture strength and allow for early active motion rehabilitation regimens.</p>","PeriodicalId":55075,"journal":{"name":"Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139742756","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prediction Of Palmaris Longus Tendon Length And Thickness Through Simple Anthropometric Measurements.","authors":"Koray Kaya Kilic, Ozkan Kose, Omer Faruk Egerci, Firat Dogruoz, Faruk Aykanat","doi":"10.1055/a-2239-6341","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2239-6341","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to test whether palmaris longus tendon (PLT) length and thickness can be predicted from simple anthropometric measurements.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>120 healthy volunteers with bilateral PL muscles were enrolled in this prospective study. PLT length and thickness were measured by ultrasonographic examination. Anthropometric measurements included body height, weight, forearm length, and wrist circumference. Correlation, linear regression, and Bland-Altman plot were used for analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean PLT length and thickness were 10.8±1.4 cm and 4.0±0.9 mm, respectively. Body height and PLT length had a moderate positive correlation (r:0.407, p:0.001), and forearm length and PLT thickness had a weak positive correlation (r:0.229, p:0.001). The regression analysis showed that body height was the best predictor for PLT length, and forearm length was the best predictor for PLT thickness. The regression equations were as follows: PLT length=0.276+(0.062×height) (r2=0.165, p<0.001) and PLT thickness=1.373+(0.108×forearm length) (r2=0.052, p<0.001). The predicted PLT lengths and thicknesses were calculated using these regression formulas and compared with the actual thicknesses and lengths using the Bland-Altman plot. The upper and lower limits of agreement (95% CI) ranged from -2.54 cm to 2.51 cm for actual PLT length and predicted PLT length and from -1.76 mm to 1.74 mm for actual PLT thickness and predicted PLT thickness in the Bland-Altman plot with a weak agreement and proportional bias.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These findings indicate that height and forearm length have limited accuracy in predicting PLT length and thickness. The preoperative ultrasonographic examination can provide valuable assistance, particularly in cases that require grafts with precise length and thickness requirements.</p>","PeriodicalId":55075,"journal":{"name":"Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139742755","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Selective Neurectomy in Spastic Paralysis of the Upper Extremity].","authors":"Kai Megerle, Andreas Gohritz","doi":"10.1055/a-2248-5699","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2248-5699","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Selective neurectomy refers to the targeted transection of motor nerve fibres at their entry into the muscle in order to reduce the increased muscle tone in cases of spastic paralysis. This procedure has regained popularity in recent years, especially in the upper extremity. First and foremost, it requires an exact knowledge of the topographical anatomy of muscle innervation. To be able to control the extent and localisation of the denervation, the terminal nerve branches must be visualized precisely during the procedure. For a meaningful reduction of muscle tone, 2/3 to 4/5 of nerve fibres must be resected. This article presents the historical development, principles and operative details of this technique as well as clinical results.</p>","PeriodicalId":55075,"journal":{"name":"Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140177848","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Long-Term Outcomes after Surgery of the Neurogenic Thoracic-Outlet Syndrome in Adolescents].","authors":"Andreas Pfnür, Gregor Antoniadis, Christian Rainer Wirtz, Maria Teresa Pedro","doi":"10.1055/a-2234-5066","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2234-5066","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (nTOS) describes a complex of symptoms caused by the compression of neural structures at the upper thoracic outlet. Typical symptoms include pain, numbness and motor weakness of the affected extremity. The incidence of nTOS is 2-3 per 100,000 and is highest between the ages of 25 and 40. There are only a few studies evaluating the surgical outcomes of nTOS in adolescent patients. In particular, there is a lack of long-term data.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>In a retrospective study of nTOS cases receiving surgical treatment in our clinic between 2002 and 2021, eight patients between 15 and 18 years of age were included. Demographic data, risk factors, clinical symptoms, clinical functional tests, neurophysiological, radiological and intraoperative findings were evaluated. Postoperative data were recorded using a standardised questionnaire. Decompression of the inferior truncus and the C8 and Th1 nerve roots was performed via a supraclavicular approach.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The average duration of symptoms before surgery was two years. Of the eight patients who underwent surgery, six answered the written questionnaire and could be analysed for the study. The average follow-up was nine years (1-18 years). After surgery, all patients experienced pain reduction; three were pain-free in the long run and five no longer required pain medication. Strength improved in all patients, but two patients still had mild motor deficits. Sensory disturbances were reduced in all patients, but residual hypoesthesia persisted in five. With regard to overhead work, half of the patients had no impairment after surgery. All patients were able to work at the time of the survey. Half of the patients pursued their sports activities without impairment, while mild impairment was reported by the other half.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>nTOS in adolescents is a rare compression syndrome. Decompression of the lower parts of the brachial plexus using a supraclavicular approach without resection of the first rib is an adequate treatment. This retrospective study showed that a reduction in pain was achieved in all patients. In some patients, slight sensory and motor disturbances as well as a certain restriction in overhead work persisted. Patients were able to return to sports.</p>","PeriodicalId":55075,"journal":{"name":"Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139693604","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Interdisciplinary Treatment Of Tumorous And Tumour-Like Lesions Of Peripheral Nerves].","authors":"Nora Franziska Dengler, Maria Teresa Pedro, Jonas Kolbenschlag","doi":"10.1055/a-2250-7772","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2250-7772","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Tumorous or tumour-like lesions of peripheral nerves are generally rare, heterogeneous and challenging to diagnose and treat. They may become apparent by a palpable swelling (lump) near nerves, sensory and/or motor deficits, pain to touch or neuropathic pain. In 91% of cases, tumours are benign. The differentiation of entities and their characteristics as well as a function-preserving resection strategy are highly relevant. Misdiagnosis and inadequate treatment can lead to severe deficits and pain syndromes. Benign tumours include schwannomas and neurofibromas, which can occur sporadically but can also be associated with neurogenetic tumour disposition syndromes if they occur more frequently. Rarer benign nerve tumours include perineuriomas, lipomas, aggressive fibrosis (desmoid tumours), paragangliomas and haemangiomas. Ganglion cysts are described as tumour-like lesions. The association of nerve tumours with neurogenetic syndromes and the correct classification of potentially malignant lesions such as MPNST (malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour) or intermediate stages such as ANNUBPs (atypical neurofibromatous neoplasms with unknown biological potential) pose particular challenges. Interdisciplinarity is highly relevant for clinical treatment and a correct diagnosis. The aim of our work is to provide an overview of the relevant entities, diagnostic evaluation and contemporary treatment strategies based on the current data situation and taking into account the recently published interdisciplinary AWMF S2k guideline \"Diagnosis and Treatment of Peripheral Nerve Tumours\".</p>","PeriodicalId":55075,"journal":{"name":"Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140177846","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Contralateral C7 Nerve Transfer].","authors":"Jörg Bahm, Justus P Beier, Benedikt Schäfer","doi":"10.1055/a-2246-1704","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2246-1704","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Complex brachial plexus injuries with multiple or complete root avulsions make intraplexic reconstruction impossible in some cases. Such cases necessitate the use of extraplexic nerve donors such as the spinal accessory nerve or intercostal nerves. The contralateral C7 root represents a donor with a high axon count and can be used as an axon source in such cases. We summarise current indications, surgical technique and functional results after a contralateral C7 transfer in cases of brachial plexus injury, describing some of our own cases and including a selective literature review.</p>","PeriodicalId":55075,"journal":{"name":"Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139974723","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Anatomical variants of the median and musculocutaneous nerve - a case report].","authors":"Victoria Wachenfeld-Teschner, Benedikt Schäfer, Justus P Beier, Jörg Bahm","doi":"10.1055/a-2244-7642","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2244-7642","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55075,"journal":{"name":"Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140177843","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Functional Outcome of Peripheral Nerve Injury after Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fracture: Comparison of Surgical and Conservative Treatment].","authors":"Stefanie Deininger, Gregor Antoniadis, Maria Teresa Pedro","doi":"10.1055/a-2254-2465","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2254-2465","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Supracondylar humerus fractures are the most common elbow fractures in children up to 10 years of age. The incidence of associated nerve injuries varies up to 15% depending on the data. Traumatic and iatrogenic lesions mainly affect the ulnar nerve. The regeneration of peripheral nerves is comparatively better in childhood. In the present study, the functional results after surgical and conservative treatment of nerve injuries in children after supracondylar fractures were compared and analyzed for influencing factors. In this retrospective comparative study, clinical data of pediatric nerve injuries following supracondylar humerus fractures treated over a period of 13 years (2008-2021) were analyzed. Children who were treated surgically (neurolysis, autologous reconstruction) due to insufficient clinical/neurophysiological improvement within 6 months after trauma or who were followed up conservatively in case of regression of symptoms within 6 months after trauma were included. All patients underwent multidisciplinary follow-up. 48 patients (26 female/22 male) with nerve injuries were included in this study. All patients had a history of surgical treatment with K- wire fixation due to severe dislocated fractures. The mean age was 7±2 years. The initial symptoms were severe motor deficits in all patients and sensory deficits in 87.5% (n=42). Isolated lesions of the ulnar nerve were most common (n=24, 50%). The nerve was neurolysed in 21 patients and additionally transferred to the volar side in 15. Nerve grafting was performed in 7 children and split repair in 2. Postoperatively, there was a significant improvement in motor function in all patients. Despite comparably severe motor deficits at initial presentation, further 20 children were treated conservatively due to the regression of neurological deficits. They showed comparably good functional results. No serious complications were recorded in either group. The average follow-up time was 377.25±524.87 days. The presented study shows excellent functional results after surgical treatment of pediatric nerve injuries without severe complications. Children with comparatively high-grade lesions at initial presentation have a good chance of complete spontaneous remission even without surgery. For this reason, the indication for surgery in children should be very carefully considered.</p>","PeriodicalId":55075,"journal":{"name":"Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140177845","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Prosthetic Fitting Concepts after Major Amputation in the Upper Limb - an Overview of Current Possibilities].","authors":"Leopold Harnoncourt, Clemens Gstoettner, Gregor Laengle, Anna Boesendorfer, Oskar Aszmann","doi":"10.1055/a-2260-9842","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2260-9842","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The upper extremity and particularly the hands are crucial for patients in interacting with their environment, therefore amputations or severe damage with loss of hand function significantly impact their quality of life. In cases where biological reconstruction is not feasible or does not lead to sufficient success, bionic reconstruction plays a key role in patient care. Classical myoelectric prostheses are controlled using two signals derived from surface electrodes in the area of the stump muscles. Prosthesis control, especially in high amputations, is then limited and cumbersome. The surgical technique of Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) offers an innovative solution: The major arm nerves that have lost their target organs due to amputation are rerouted to muscles in the stump area. This enables the establishment of cognitive control signals that allow significantly improved prosthesis control.</p><p><strong>Patients/materials and methods: </strong>A selective literature review on TMR and bionic reconstruction was conducted, incorporating relevant articles and discussing them considering the clinical experience of our research group. Additionally, a clinical case is presented.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Bionic reconstruction combined with Targeted Muscle Reinnervation enables intuitive prosthetic control with simultaneous movement of various prosthetic degrees of freedom and the treatment of neuroma and phantom limb pain. Long-term success requires a high level of patient compliance and intensive signal training during the prosthetic rehabilitation phase. Despite technological advances, challenges persist, especially in enhancing signal transmission and integrating natural sensory feedback into bionic prostheses.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>TMR surgery represents a significant advancement in the bionic care of amputees. Employing selective nerve transfers for signal multiplication and amplification, opens up possibilities for improving myoelectric prosthesis function and thus enhancing patient care. Advances in the area of external prosthetic components, improvements in the skeletal connection due to osseointegration and more fluid signal transmission using wireless, fully implanted electrode systems will lead to significant progress in bionic reconstruction, both in terms of precision of movement and embodiment.</p>","PeriodicalId":55075,"journal":{"name":"Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10954373/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139991946","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}