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Hitchhiker thumb

Known as: Abducted thumb 
With the hand relaxed and the thumb in the plane of the palm, the axis of the thumb forms an angle of at least 90 degrees with the long axis of the… (More)
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1981-2018
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Atelosteogenesis Type 3Diastrophic dysplasia

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1961-2018
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Hitchhiker thumb
Diastrophic dysplasia
Atelosteogenesis Type 3

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2018
2018
The effects of hand configuration on propulsive forces in swimming
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  • 2018
During front crawl swimming, water is driven backwards with the limbs. Drag forces generated by the limbs are consequently used… (More)
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2015
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2015
Thumb ulnar collateral and radial collateral ligament injuries.
Thumb metacarpophalangeal ulnar and radial collateral ligament injuries occur frequently in the competitive athlete. Collateral… (More)
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2012
2012
Tendon transfer for radial nerve palsy: a single tendon to restore finger extension as well as thumb extension/radial abduction.
Since 1994, the author has been treating irreparable radial nerve palsy with pronator teres to the extensor carpi radialis brevis… (More)
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2012
2012
MR imaging findings in flexed abducted supinated (FABS) position and clinical presentation following refixation of distal biceps tendon rupture using bioabsorbable suture anchors.
PURPOSE To correlate MRI findings after suture anchor repair of distal biceps tendons with symptoms. MATERIALS AND METHODS 24… (More)
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2011
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2011
Bennett fracture dislocation - review and management.
BACKGROUND Bennett fracture dislocation is an intra-articular fracture of the base of the first metacarpal with resultant… (More)
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2010
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2010
Ulnar collateral ligament injury of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint.
Injury to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint is a common entity encountered by the… (More)
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2007
2007
Endoscopic carpal tunnel release using the modified Chow's extrabursal dual portal technique: clinical results of 640 patients.
During a 4-year period, a total of 784 wrists of 640 patients were treated using a modified Chow's extrabursal dual portal… (More)
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2006
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2006
Kaplan's cardinal line.
PURPOSE To determine if a consensus definition exists in the literature and among hand surgeons for Kaplan's cardinal line (KCL… (More)
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2006
2006
A handy measuring device.
Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital – Civic Campus, Ottawa, Ontario Correspondence and… (More)
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2001
2001
Congenital isolated upper limb hypertrophy with hand abnormality--a report of 2 cases.
Two cases of congenital isolated hypertrophy of the left upper limb with different hand deformities are described. A 4-year-old… (More)
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