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Bundling method to treat extensive thumb fingertip pulp incisions: A case report [PDF]
Introduction. Thumb fingertip injuries, often combined with phalanx fracture or torn ligament, are very common. The focus of treatment is on how to rebuild the function and shape of the thumb. Single thumb fingertip pulp injury is more common.
Li Shao-Guang+2 more
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McBride et al describe an innovative method that simplifies plaster immobilisation of the thumb but could be improved by limiting the distal extent of the dressings to allow unrestrained mobilisation of the finger metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints. Although the plaster component of the dressing appears to stop at the MCP joint crease of the index and ...
T. J. McBride, AW Simons, B. Rand
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Triggering Thumb Is Not Always a Trigger Thumb
Although rare, the thumb can trigger because of de Quervain disease. An 18-year-old woman presented with painful triggering during thumb movements. Physical examination revealed locking upon thumb extension and painful snapping upon thumb flexion, with tenderness over the first extensor compartment.
Egemen Ayhan, Kadir Cevik
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Suspension arthroplasty in the treatment of thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis
Literature presents several examples of surgical techniques for the treatment of carpometacarpal osteoarthritis. In our study we used a modified Ceruso’s suspended arthroplasty technique.
Gianfilippo Caggiari+9 more
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Osseointegrated Metallic Implants for Finger Amputees: A Review of the Literature
Digital trauma amputations and digital agenesis strongly affect the functionality and aesthetic appearance of the hand. Autologous reconstruction is the gold standard of treatment.
Chiara Bregoli+8 more
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BackgroundThere is no consensus on the best surgery option for thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis (CMC OA). The traditional method has the risk of large trauma, obvious metacarpal subsidence, and decreased stability.
Wan-Ling Zheng+15 more
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In this study, we measured and analyzed the degree of posture discomfort with respect to the coordinated range of motion (ROM) of the thumb. For ergonomic assessment of a product CAD model using a digital hand model, such joint properties are necessary ...
Yuya YONEOKA+2 more
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Coarticulation of Handshape in Sign Language of the Netherlands: A Corpus Study
This article investigates the articulation of the thumb in flat handshapes (B handshapes) in Sign Language of the Netherlands. On the basis of phonological models of handshape, the hypothesis was generated that the thumb state is variable and will ...
Anne de Meijer+3 more
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The advent of 3D printing technologies has enabled the development of low-cost prosthetic underactuated hands, with cables working as tendons for flexion.
Javier Andrés-Esperanza+3 more
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