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Validation of Fully Automatic Quantitative Software for Finger Joint Space Narrowing Progression for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
In rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the radiographic progression of joint space narrowing (JSN) is evaluated using visual assessments. However, those...
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Dorsal capsule release and lateral band translocation for a stiff swan neck deformity without articular involvement
BackgroundThe treatment for proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP) stiffness in extension requires extensor tenolysis, concomitant procedures to...
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Flexor Injury Rehabilitation Splint Trial (FIRST): protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial comparing three splints for finger flexor tendon repairs
BackgroundWithout surgical repair, flexor tendon injuries do not heal and patients’ ability to bend fingers and grip objects is impaired. However,...
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Optical spectral transmission to assess glucocorticoid therapy response in patients with arthritis: a longitudinal follow-up comparison with joint ultrasound
BackgroundOptical spectral transmission (OST) is a modern diagnostic modality, able to assess the blood-specific absorption of light transmitted...
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A single K-wire to prevent poor outcomes in closed soft-tissue mallet finger management due to patient non-compliance
IntroductionSoft-tissue mallet finger occurs due to loss of terminal extensor tendon secondary to rupture of distal phalanx. Although using...
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Functional outcomes and complications of hook plate for bony mallet finger: a retrospective case series study
BackgroundThe treatment of mallet fracture using hook plate fixation was first introduced in 2007 and has subsequently shown excellent outcomes....
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Reconstruction of the central slip insertion of the extensor tendon with the partial slip of the flexor digitorum superficialis tendon
IntroductionTo introduce the surgical approach and clinical effect of transferring the partial slips of the flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS)...
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Outcome of proximal interphalangeal joint replacement with pyrocarbon implants: a long-term longitudinal follow-up study
IntroductionThe aim of this study was to compare the short-, mid-, and long-term results of pyrocarbon PIPJ arthroplasty.
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Hand strenght and dexterity in interphalangeal hand osteoarthritis and effects of osteophyte formations
BackgroundHand osteoarthritis (HOA) is a complex disorder with various subtypes characterized with predominance of different features. It is...
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Psoriatic arthritis successfully treated with second-line anti-interleukin-6 treatment: a case report and review of the literature
BackgroundPsoriatic arthritis treatment with antitumor necrosis factor has been shown to reduce disease activity. Nonetheless, more than 30% of...
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Reconstruction of the distal radioulnar joint with rib perichondrium – midterm follow-up
BackgroundReconstruction of an osteoarthritic distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) in patients with high physical demands and a long lifetime expectancy is...
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Demystifying Giant Cell Tumours of Tendon Sheath (GCTTS): A Case Series of 18 Cases with Review of Literature
BackgroundThe giant cell tumour of the tendon sheath (GCTTS) is the second most frequent soft tissue tumour affecting the hand. No consensus exists...
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Two-component surface replacement implants compared with perichondrium transplantation for restoration of Metacarpophalangeal and proximal Interphalangeal joints: a retrospective cohort study with a mean follow-up time of 6 respectively 26 years
BackgroundThe aim of our study was to compare the long-term outcome after perichondrium transplantation and two-component surface replacement (SR)...
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Distal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis using the ADS memory staple – the London experience
BackgroundThe ADS memory staple is the first intramedullary shape device in use for distal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis.
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Needle fasciotomy versus limited fasciectomy for the treatment of Dupuytren’s contractures of the fingers (Hand-2): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
BackgroundDupuytren’s contractures (DC) are fibrous cords under the skin of the hand that cause one or more fingers to curl gradually and...
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A randomised clinical trial comparing outcomes of a single digit volar plate injury — Buddy loops versus dorsal thermoplastic orthosis in a neutral position: study protocol
BackgroundVolar plate injuries are a common hand injury and complications associated with this injury such as a fixed flexion deformity, persistent...
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Innervation of digital joints: an anatomical overview
IntroductionThe innervation of the digital joints as well as the anatomical relationships of the articular branches is present in this anatomical...
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Recurrent Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor (TGCT) in Thumb Treated by Excision and Adjuvant 3DCRT Radiation
Tenosynovial giant cell tumors (TGCT) are benign intra-articular and soft-tissue tumors. However, they are known for recurrence in incomplete...
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Combined with the first dorsal (plantar) metatarsal artery pedicle free bilobed flap with a cell scaffold for the repair of a mid-distal adjacent finger defect: a retrospective study
PurposeAssessing the clinical effectiveness of combining with the first dorsal (plantar) metatarsal artery pedicle free bilobed flap with a cell...
