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Case Report

Single-Stage Metacarpal Lengthening for Traumatic Metacarpal Malunion: A Case Report and Surgical Technique

11/08/2024

A single-stage intramedullary technique for metacarpal lengthening effectively addresses traumatic malunion, correcting malrotation and improving fist formation with minimal lag.

A single-stage intramedullary...

11/08/2024

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Original Research

Clinical, Electrophysiological, and Intraoperative Analysis and Postoperative Success of Revision Surgery for Persistent and Recurrent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

10/17/2024

This paper reviews signs, symptoms, and causes of recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome, analyzing 30 revision surgeries and patient outcomes.

This paper reviews signs,...

10/17/2024

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Original Research

Nitinol Compression Staple Versus Headless Compression Screw Fixation for Scaphoid Waist Fractures

08/26/2024

Adam M. Kurland , BA;

Dominick V. Congiusta , MD, MPH;

Ashley Ignatiuk , MD, MSc, FRCSC;

Abram E. Kirschenbaum , MD;

Michael M. Vosbikian , MD;

Irfan H. Ahmed , MD;

This study compares scaphoid waist fracture treatments, analyzing union rates and complications between nitinol staples and headless compression screws.

This study compares scaphoid...

08/26/2024

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Original Research

Comparison of Treatment Options for Chronic Scapholunate Interosseous Ligament (SLIL): A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis

06/14/2023

Dominick V. Congiusta , MD, MPH;

Michael M. Vosbikian , MD;

Irfan H. Ahmed , MD;

Jennifer E. Thomson , MD;

Samer T. Elsamna , MD;

Owen Gantz , MD;

Kamil M. Amer , MD;

Robert L. DalCortivo , BBA;

This meta-analysis reviews the available literature comparing surgical techniques used in the treatment of chronic scapholunate interosseous ligament to determine the best approach.

This meta-analysis reviews the...

06/14/2023

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One-stage Flexor Reconstruction With Anterolateral Thigh and Fascia Lata Rolls After High-Voltage Trauma: A Case Report

01/16/2023

Cassie A. Hartline , MD;

Kasra N. Fallah , MD, BSA;

Michael M. Talanker , BS;

Daniel J. Freet , MD;

This article presents 2 male patients who sustained upper extremity injuries after contact with a high-voltage line.

This article presents 2 male...

01/16/2023

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Figure 1. Isolated and polymicrobial etiology of septic tenosynovitis of the hand, Nationwide Inpatient Sample 2001-2013

Original Research

Association of Bacterial Etiology With Rates of Reoperation in Patients With Septic Tenosynovitis of the Hand

10/21/2022

Dominick V. Congiusta , MD, MPH;

Michael M. Vosbikian , MD;

Irfan H. Ahmed , MD;

Kamil M. Amer , MD;

Tej Joshi , MD;

Patrick Mattern , MD;

Robert L. DalCortivo , BBA;

This study hypothesizes that bacterial etiology is associated with different operation and reoperation rates in patients with flexor tenosynovitis.

This study hypothesizes that...

10/21/2022

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En Masse Excision and Curettage for Periarticular Gouty Tophi of the Hands

07/12/2022

Brandon Alba , MD, MPH;

Matthew E. Doscher , MD, FACS;

Bryan G. Beutel , MD;

Andrew Lovy , MD;

Charles Melone , MD, FACS;

This article assesses en masse excision and curettage of articular tophi involving the hands and shows that carefully planned and precisely executed surgery can consistently alleviate pain, preserve function, and enhance the aesthetics of...

This article assesses en masse...

07/12/2022

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Interesting Cases

Bilateral Cross Arm Flaps for Resurfacing Hands After High-Voltage Injury

08/26/2021

Haripriya S. Ayyala , MD;

Nikhil R. Shah , BA;

Wess A. Cohen , MD;

David Mathes , MD;

Ashley Ignatiuk , MD, MSc, FRCSC;

This 43-year-old woman suffered severe bilateral electrical burns to the hands after an accident performing Lichtenberg wood burning; a technique using a high-voltage power supply to run current through a piece of wood producing fractal burn...

This 43-year-old woman suffered...

08/26/2021

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Interesting Cases

Hand Amputations

03/27/2021

Nicholas S. Adams , MD;

Viet H. Do , MD;

John P. Kelpin , MD;

Matthew P. Fahrenkopf , MD;

A 60-year-old man with a medical history of renal disease, diabetes, and peripheral vascular disease presented to the emergency department for left ring finger gangrene and cellulitis.

A 60-year-old man with a medical...

03/27/2021

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Compartment Syndrome of the Hand Secondary to Intravenous Extravasation

03/27/2021

Cara M. Barber , BS ;

John P. Kelpin , MD;

Matthew P. Fahrenkopf , MD;

Johanna R. Krebiehl , MD;

Nicholas S. Adams , MD;

An intubated 47-year-old woman postoperative day 1 following spinal surgery was noted to have a large volume of presumed crystalloid intravenous solution extravasation through a peripheral intravenous tube in her left hand.

An intubated 47-year-old woman...

03/27/2021

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