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The Role of Morphology of the Thumb in Anthropomorphic Grasping: A Review
The unique musculoskeletal structure of the human hand brings in wider dexterous capabilities to grasp and manipulate a repertoire of objects than the non-human primates.
Visakha K. Nanayakkara+5 more
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Severe Type 1 Thumb Boutonniere Deformity with Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation in a Young Patient: A Case Report [PDF]
Introduction: Thumb boutonniere deformity, commonly associated with autoimmune arthropathies, presents as metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint flexion and interphalangeal (IP) joint hyperextension.
Sarthak Aggarwal, Jeffrey G Stepan
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A Case of VACTERL Association With Thumb Polydactyly Requiring Surgical Treatment [PDF]
We report a case of a rare type of polydactyly associated with VACTERL association (verebral defects, anal atresia, cardiac defects, tracheo-esophageal fistula,renal anomalies, and limb abnormalities) that was treated surgically in infancy with good ...
Kazuki Shimada, MD, PhD+5 more
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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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Designing Soft Pneumatic Actuators for Thumb Movements
Studies have developed various types of soft robotic gloves for hand rehabilitation in recent years. Most soft actuators achieved a sufficient thumb flexion assist while lacking opposition support, which requires the coordination of thumb flexion and ...
Yuanyuan Wang+5 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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