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background:  this study tested the null hypothesis that nonoperatively treated patients would not show disease progression of carpal tunnel syndrome (cts) over time according to median nerve distal motor latency (dml) on two electrodiagnostic tests.   methods:  this retrospective study analyzed sixty-two adult nonoperatively treated patients who were diagnosed with cts confirmed by a minimum of...

Lymphedema remains a poorly understood entity that can occur after lymphadenectomy. Herein, we will review the pathogenesis of lymphedema, diagnostic modalities and the natural history of extremity involvement. We will review the incidence of upper extremity lymphedema in patients treated for breast malignancies and lower extremity lymphedema in those treated for gynecologic malignancy. Finally...

OBJECTIVE To assess the relative importance of personal and occupational risk factors for upper-extremity musculoskeletal disorders in the working population. METHODS A total of 3,710 workers (58% men) participating in a surveillance program of musculoskeletal disorders in a French region in 2002-2005 were included. Upper-extremity musculoskeletal disorders were diagnosed by 83 trained occupa...

introduction: breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women. one complication after mastectomy following breast cancer is ipsilateral upper extremity lymphedema. this study aims to compare the effect of complex decongestive physical (cdp) therapy with a combination of intermittent pneumatic compression pump and cdp therapy on secondary upper extremity lymphedema volume and quality...

Upper extremity amputations are most frequently indicated by severe traumatic injuries. The location of the injury will determine the level of amputation. Preservation of extremity length is often a goal. The amputation site will have important implications on the functional status of the patient and options for prosthetic reconstruction. Advances in amputation techniques and prosthetic reconst...

PURPOSE: Venous compromise is the most common reason for perioperative free flap complications. The dependent nature of the lower extremity likely increases this risk, especially following significant lower extremity trauma with superficial or deep venous injury and immobilization of the soleal muscle venous pump. The benefit of a second venous anastomosis, however, remains unclear in lower ext...

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...

ACR Appropriateness Criteria 1 Recurrent Symptoms–Lower-Extremity Angioplasty American College of Radiology ACR Appropriateness Criteria Clinical Condition: Recurrent Symptoms Following Lower-Extremity Angioplasty Variant 1: Claudication. Radiologic Procedure Rating Comments RRL* Segmental Doppler pressures and pulse volume recordings 9 Usual first tests. O MRA lower extremity without and with ...