Background: Salvage procedures for distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) arthritis, like the Darrach or Sauvé-Kapandji (S-K) procedures, often result in extensor tendon ruptures at ulnar stump. Radioulnar instability is considered underlying cause and stump stabilization techniques are employed. This study investigated instability, irritation, effectiveness of following salvage procedures. Methods: Si...

First metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis has been used to treat end-stage arthritis of the great toe (e.g., gout, post-traumatic, infection), severe hallux valgus deformity, caused by neuromuscular disorders, rheumatoid forefoot primary varus, and rigid plantarflexion deformities, as well a salvage procedure for failed previous operation toe. As with any procedure, proper positioning in first is u...

Abstract Aim There are various surgical options for the management of thumb carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ) arthritis. These include first metacarpal osteotomy, trapeziectomy with or without ligament reconstruction, CMCJ arthrodesis and arthroplasty. However, if these operations fail, salvage limited. The authors aim to offer ‘first second (FSMA)’ as a procedure failed CMC surgeries. also reviewed...

staple transection as a salvage procedure after failure of acute in]ection sclerotherapy. It is not clear which therapy should be used in patients with bleeding esophageal varices that are not controlled by emergency sclerotherapy. This is a high-risk group with reported mortality rates of between 70% and 90%. We report our 7-year experience with staple transection of the esophagus in this pati...