results the mean follow-up duration was 34 ± 23 months. the q-dash scores improved from 70 ± 6 points preoperatively to 13 ± 15 points at final follow-up (p < 0.01). the preopetative range of motion (rom) was 101 ± 26 degrees; whereas the final forearm rom was 140 ± 17 (p = 0.01). all non:union:s united uneventfully (range 3-6 months). at the last follow-up, the grip force was 83% of uninjured ...

Objectives: The patient evaluation measure (PEM) evaluates the hand health profile. Having an appropriate measurement tool for assessment of outcomes in Iranian individuals with wrist disorders is essential clinical and research settings. objective present study was to examine psychometric features PEM disorders. Methods: Ninety were recruited. Hand outcome evaluated PEM, quick-disabilities arm...

BACKGROUND In recent years there has been an increase in the use of self-administered questionnaires to accurately assess intervention outcomes in hand surgery in order to determine the quality of healthcare. This prospective study aims to evaluate and assess the validity, reliability, responsiveness, and bias of a number of outcome measure for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) including the disease...

BACKGROUND Traumatic sternoclavicular joint dislocations are rare; closed reduction is the primary treatment. The failure of closed reduction or a prominent insult to the skin may require surgery to ensure the best possible outcome. METHODS The records of 5 patients operated at our institution for sternoclavicular joint dislocation were reviewed. All patients were treated with open reduction ...

Rheumatoid arthritis affecting the shoulder is typically associated with destruction of the glenohumeral joint and rotator cuff impairment, which can result in severe glenoid erosion. Following hemiarthroplasty, severe glenoid erosion has also frequently been observed. The authors' aim was to retrospectively evaluate the outcome of cemented shoulder hemiarthroplasty in patients with rheumatoid ...

Infection of the shoulder joint is a challenging problem for the orthopaedic surgeon. Several treatment options have been proposed. Here, we evaluate the results achieved following resection arthroplasty of the shoulder in seven patients. We performed resection arthroplasty in seven cases to treat a chronic uncontrollable infection of the shoulder. Three patients had an infected shoulder arthro...

We report the clinical and radiological outcomes of acromioclavicular (AC) joint reconstructive surgery using Arthrex Dog Bone Button FibertapeConstruct. 33 Patients were identified between April 2013 and April 2015 who had undergone AC joint repair using the Dog Bone double Endobutton for Rockwood Grade III-V injuries. Radiological follow up was made by measuring coracoclavicular distance (CCD...

PURPOSE Treatment strategies for complex displaced proximal humeral fractures (DPHF) in elderly patients remain controversial. This meta-analysis was performed to compare the benefits and risks of surgical or conservative methods for these patients. METHODS Pubmed, Cochrane library and EMBASE were systematically searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from their establishment to June...

Background: An effective treatment for the elbow recalcitrant lateral epicondylitis is arthroscopic surgery. This studyevaluated the midterm results of treating recalcitrant lateral epicondylitis with arthroscopic surgery.Methods: A total of 40 subjects with recalcitrant lateral epicondylitis prepared for arthroscopic surgery on their elbowsparticipated in this study. The elbo...

Hand fractures are one of the most common causes for presenting to the emergency room. Metacarpal fractures count about 18 to 44% of all hand fractures, and are most often standalone closed injuries, without misplacement, not needing operative treatment. We present a case in which osteosynthesis with plates and screws was used to reduce two metacarpal fractures in order to allow an early motion...