INTRODUCTION: In reconstruction of upper extremity defects there are many options like local, free, island and perforator flaps. Reconstruction with perforator flaps is new trend in plastic surgery.1 Because of good vascularity, upper extremity is one of the most suitable part of the body for designing well known and also ad hoc perforator flaps. In this study we aimed to compare of reconstruct...

Venous thrombosis of the upper extremity is a rare disease. Therefore, not as much is known about risk factors, treatment and the risk of recurrence as for venous thrombosis of the leg. Only central venous catheters and strenuous exercise are commonly known risk factors for an upper extremity venous thrombosis. In this review an overview of the different risk factors, possible treatments and th...

Stroke, as a major risk factor for chronic impairment of upper limb function, can severely restrict the activities of daily living. Recently, robotic devices have been used to enhance the functional upper extremity movement of stroke patients. The purpose of the current study was to assess whether a robot-assisted reach training program using a whole arm manipulator (WAM) could improve upper ex...

Currently, there is a lack of data related to differences in symptoms and infection across different types and anatomical sites of lymphedema. The objective of this study was to examine differences in symptoms and infection status among individuals with lymphedema of the upper or lower extremities. The National Lymphedema Network initiated an online survey of self-report lymphedema data from Ma...

BACKGROUND Central venous catheterization is a common tool used in critically ill patients to monitor central venous pressure and administer fluids and medications such as vasopressors. Here we present a case of a missing guide wire after placement of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), which was incidentally picked up by bedside ultrasound in the intensive care unit.  CASE REPORT A ...

7 The nerve anatomy of the upper extremity is studied constantly through surgical findings, electrodiagnostic studies, and cadaveric dissections. Although it is recognized that the anatomy is not changing rapidly, knowledge of the anatomic relationships and their significance is increasing. The purpose of the current study is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the nerve anatomy of the upper...

1 Director, Army Prosthetics Research Laboratory, Walter Reed Army Hospital; member, Upper-Extremity Technical Committee, ACAL, NRC. The word "armamentarium" is defined as "the equipment, instruments, apparatus, or paraphernalia used by the practitioner of medicine." As applied to artificial limbs, it refers to the array of components necessary for the prescription fitting of prostheses in rela...

OBJECTIVES Much attention has been given to lower extremity amputations that occur more than 90 days after injury, but little focus has been given to analogous upper extremity amputations. The purpose of this study was to determine the reason(s) for desired amputation and the common complications after amputation for those combat-wounded service members who underwent late upper extremity amputa...