BACKGROUND Disruption of the plantar plate of the lesser metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints leads to significant instability. Despite the fact that plantar plate disorders are common, the best mode of treatment remains controversial with operative treatments having variable and somewhat unpredictable clinical outcomes. METHODS Lesser MTP joints from the second, third, and fourth toes from fresh...

twelve left camel forelimbs were collected, and ultrasonography was performed at five different levels around the metacarpal region. limbs were then cut in the transverse plane at levels corresponding to the ultrasound images. transverse and sagittal plane images were taken at each of the five levels, keeping all ultrasound imaging factors constant. echogenicity, diameter, width and cross secti...

objectives: the objective was to determine the results of early active controlled motion in the patients rehabilitated by our new protocol. methods: 91 fingers in 64 patients with flexor tendon repair in all zones were enrolled in a single group (quasi-experimental) clinical trial. 58 fingers in 43 patients were assessed at least three months postoperatively. outcomes were defined using the ‘wh...

abstract   background: the pathophysiology of carpal tunnel syndrome is associated with increased intracarpal canal pressure. recently, palmaris longus has been introduced as an independent risk factor for the development of carpal tunnel syndrome. the purpose of this study was to assess the association of carpal tunnel syndrome with the presence of palmaris longus tendon and functional superfi...

Flexor tendon injuries still remain a challenging condition to manage to ensure optimal outcome for the patient. Since the first flexor tendon repair was described by Kirchmayr in 1917, several approaches to flexor tendon injury have enabled successful repairs rates of 70-90%. Primary surgical repair results in better functional outcome compared to secondary repair or tendon graft surgery. Flex...

Twelve left camel forelimbs were collected, and ultrasonography was performed at five different levels around the metacarpal region. Limbs were then cut in the transverse plane at levels corresponding to the ultrasound images. Transverse and sagittal plane images were taken at each of the five levels, keeping all ultrasound imaging factors constant. Echogenicity, diameter, width and cross secti...

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background: peritendinous adhesions after repairing an injury to the digital flexor tendons are a major problem in hand surgery. non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug therapy may affect tendon healing and the development of peritendinous adhesions. the aim of this study was to evaluate ibuprofen effect in patients function after flexor tendon surgical repair.   method: thirty-five patients, who ...