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To present our results in the treatment of late-presenting impaction fractures of the base of the middle phalanx treated by osteotomy with full exposure of the articular surface to restore… (More)
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A malunion with a step-off of 1 mm or more after an intra-articular distal radius fracture may cause pain and arthritic changes at midterm follow-up. We present our technique for treating… (More)
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To present an inside-out osteotomy technique under arthroscopic guidance to correct an intra-articular malunion.
METHODS
The joint is explored with a 2.7-mm arthroscope through the standard… (More)
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Most digital nerve defects can be reconstructed by means of nonvascularized nerve grafts or artificial tubes, for example. When the bed is poor, the defect is long, or there is a concomitant… (More)
Reconstruction of combined finger and soft-tissue defects poses a technical surgical challenge. We present our experience with a hybrid flap: the dorsalis pedis fasciosubcutaneous-toe free flap. In a… (More)
We describe a technique to improve the appearance of the donor site after hallux harvesting. The surgery has been used in 6 consecutive patients having a trimmed-toe-type transfer. Instead of the… (More)
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Vascularized bone transplants resist infection and allow rapid healing but keeping small bony segments vascularized, as needed for a finger defect, is a challenge. The purpose of this article… (More)
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Large chondral defects of the distal radius after fractures present a reconstructive challenge. The purpose of this study was to present the anatomic findings from a cadaver of a vascularized… (More)
Four free iliac flaps were used to treat or prevent flexion contracture at the elbow or wrist flexion crease. Flap size ranged from 13 x 6 cm to 18 x 8 cm. Two flaps were used for primary coverage,… (More)
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To present a method to perform arthroscopic exploration and instrumentation without infusing any fluid.
METHODS
The hand is suspended from a bow, with traction on all fingers. Portals are… (More)