Outcomes of rigid night splinting and activity modification in the treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome Shah CM, Calfee RP, Gelberman RH, Goldfarb CA. Outcomes of rigid night splinting and activity modification in the treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome. J Hand Surg Am. 2013 Jun;38(6):1125-1130.e1 Abstract PURPOSE To prospectively analyze, using validated outcome measures, symptom improvement in patients with mild to moderate cubital...

Joint leveling for advanced Kienböck's disease Calfee RP, Van Steyn MO, Gyuricza C, Adams A, Weiland AJ, Gelberman RH. Joint leveling for advanced Kienböck's disease. J Hand Surg Am. 2010 Dec;35(12):1947-54 Abstract PURPOSE In practice, the surgeon must rely on screw position (insertion depth) and tactile feedback from the screwdriver (insertion torque) to gauge compression. In this study, we identified the relationship between...

Insertion profiles of 4 headless compression screws Hart A, Harvey EJ, Lefebvre LP, Barthelat F, Rabiei R, Martineau PA. Insertion profiles of 4 headless compression screws. J Hand Surg Am. 2013 Sep;38(9):1728-34 Abstract PURPOSE In practice, the surgeon must rely on screw position (insertion depth) and tactile feedback from the screwdriver (insertion torque) to gauge compression. In this study, we identified the relationship between...

Radiographic outcomes of volar locked plating for distal radius fractures Mignemi ME, Byram IR, Wolfe CC, Fan KH, Koehler EA, Block JJ, Jordanov MI, Watson JT, Weikert DR, Lee DH. Radiographic outcomes of volar locked plating for distal radius fractures. J Hand Surg Am. 2013 Jan;38(1):40-8 Abstract PURPOSE To assess the ability of volar locked plating to achieve and maintain normal radiographic parameters for articular stepoff, volar...

Application of distraction osteogenesis in managing bone cysts Verdiyev V, Verdiyev F. Application of distraction osteogenesis in managing bone cysts. J Orthop Traumatol. 2014 Jun;15(2):103-9 Abstract BACKGROUND Despite the great amount of research concerning bone cysts, there is still no commonly accepted method of treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness managing bone cyst with hybrid external fixator by...

Proximal fractures of the humerus in patients older than 75 years of age: should we consider operative treatment? de Kruijf M, Vroemen JP, de Leur K, van der Voort EA, Vos DI, Van der Laan L. Proximal fractures of the humerus in patients older than 75 years of age: should we consider operative treatment? J Orthop Traumatol. 2014 Jun;15(2):111-5. Abstract BACKGROUND Over 75 % of patients presenting with a proximal humerus fracture are...

Inflation osteoplasty: in vitro evaluation of a new technique for reducing depressed intra-articular fractures of the tibial plateau and distal radius Broome B, Mauffrey C, Statton J, Voor M, Seligson D. Inflation osteoplasty: in vitro evaluation of a new technique for reducing depressed intra-articular fractures of the tibial plateau and distal radius. J Orthop Traumatol. 2012 Jun;13(2):89-95. Abstract BACKGROUND Anatomic reduction of...

Efficacy of different fixation devices in maintaining an initial reduction for surgically managed distal radius fractures Geller L, Bernstein M, Carli A, Berry G, Reindl R, Harvey E. Efficacy of different fixation devices in maintaining an initial reduction for surgically managed distal radius fractures. Can J Surg. 2009 Oct;52(5):E161-6 Abstract BACKGROUND Fracture of the distal radius is a common injury. Many treatment options exist...

Internal fixation of pilon fractures of the distal radius Trumble TE, Schmitt SR, Vedder NB. Internal fixation of pilon fractures of the distal radius. Yale J Biol Med. 1993 May-Jun;66(3):179-91 Abstract When closed manipulation fails to restore articular congruity in comminuted, displaced fractures of the distal radius, open reduction and internal fixation is required. Results of surgical stabilization and articular reconstruction of...

Dorsally displaced extra-articular distal radius fractures fixation: Dorsal IM nailing versus volar plating. A randomized controlled trial. Chappuis J, Bouté P, Putz P. Dorsally displaced extra-articular distal radius fractures fixation: Dorsal IM nailing versus volar plating. A randomized controlled trial. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res. 2011 Sep;97(5):471-8. Abstract INTRODUCTION Fractures of the distal radius are very common and mainly...