PURPOSE To investigate the effects of tendon surface treatment using hyaluronic acid (HA) and lubricin on the gliding resistance of human extrasynovial palmaris longus (PL) tendon in vitro. METHODS Thirty-two fresh-frozen cadaver human fingers and 16 ipsilateral PL tendons were used. Each PL tendon was divided into 2 pieces, which were randomly assigned into 4 experimental groups. After the g...

The palmaris longus (PL) is a slender, spindle-shaped weak flexor of the wrist. Congenital absence of the PL is estimated to occur in 15% among individuals worldwide. However, the frequency of its absence varies considerably among different population groups and with different detection techniques. In the present study, the presence of the PL tendon was examined in a Korean population (n=269) u...

Introduction : Rupture of the Radial Collateral Ligament (RCL) index metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint is mostly related to acute local mechanical causes, which severely affect stability MCP joint. collateral ligament injuries account for 10-40% thumb joint.ere, we present an extremely rare case chronic RCL injury.
 Patient Concern Pain in right hand accompanied by weakness when trying grasp...

INTRODUCTION Lipomas are benign tumors which may appear in almost any human organ. Their diagnosis rate in the hand region is not known. CASE PRESENTATION We present the case of a 63-year-old Greek Caucasian woman with a giant lipoma of the hand and palm which was not initially diagnosed. After repeated surgical decompression of the carpal tunnel the patient was referred with persisting sympt...