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Injury 2020 Apr 11;51(4):878-886. Epub 2020 Feb 11.

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Korea University College of Medicine, Guro Hospital, Guro-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea. Electronic address:

Purpose: Miniplates were initially developed as targets for foot and hand fractures, but they have been used in the treatment of fixation of small bone fragments, reduction of long bone fractures and non-union treatment, which have been difficult to treat. In this study, the authors used miniplates to treat fractures of the upper extremities, lower extremities, and pelvis obtained good outcomes. Herein, the authors report these good outcomes and review the current concept of miniplates. Read More

Acta Dermatovenerol Croat 2019 Dec;27(4):270-272

Assoc. Prof. Suzana Ljubojević Hadžavdić, MD, PhD, Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Zagreb University Hospital Center, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, Šalata 4, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;

The prevalence of psoriasis is 2% of the world's population (1). Inverse psoriasis is characterized by the development of erythematous shiny plaques at intertriginous areas of the body. The prevalence of only anogenital involvement appears to be low, but involvement of the anogenital area together with other areas is found in up to 45% of patients with psoriasis (2). Read More

Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi 2019 Nov;33(11):1394-1398

Department of Orthopaedics, the 9th People's Hospital of Wuxi (Wuxi Orthopedic Hospital), Wuxi Jiangsu, 214062,

Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of Nice knot combined with elastic intramedullary nailing fixation in treatment of Robinson type 2B midshaft clavicular fracture in adults.

Methods: Between March 2016 and January 2018, 20 patients with Robinson type 2B midshaft clavicular fractures were treated with reduction and internal fixation by Nice knot and elastic intramedullary nailing. There were 13 cases and 7 cases, with an average age of 43 years (range, 18-56 years). Read More

Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 2020 Apr 9;52(2):147-150. Epub 2019 Oct 9.

Department of Hand Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Jiefang Ave 1277, Wuhan, Hubei, 430022, P. R. China.

Background:  Thumb duplication is one of common anomalies of the hand. Among of Wassel type IV subtypes, type IV-D duplication with a zigzag deformity is most challenging for reconstructing. Several factors may affect the surgical outcomes. Read More

Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg 2019 Sep;23(3):102-110

Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital.

Fractures of the proximal humerus are relatively common injuries in adults accounting for 5% of fractures. Nowadays the most common technique used is open reduction internal fixation with LCP plates. The risks associated with open reduction internal fixation had led us to develop and apply a "hybrid" system, which is based on external fixation and closed surgery principles. Read More

Orthop Surg 2019 Oct 20;11(5):903-905. Epub 2019 Aug 20.

Department of Orthopaedics, 313rd Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Huludao, Liaoning, China.

The purpose of this study was to present a surgical technique for taking out universal screw and nail caps which were difficult to removed. We used a variety of industrial hex wrenches, dental drills, and other equipment to take out internal hex nuts with different specifications (32 pieces) and universal screws (15 pieces) in 28 patients. A total of 32 nuts were taken out, 3 of which were polished by the industrial drill. Read More

Appl Spectrosc 2019 Dec 14;73(12):1436-1450. Epub 2019 Aug 14.

Laboratorio Nacional CI3M, Facultad de Ciencias & CICSaB, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, SLP, México.

A novel method based on the Vancouver Raman algorithm (VRA) and empirical mode decomposition (EMD) for denoising Raman spectra of biological samples is presented. The VRA is one of the most used methods for denoising Raman spectroscopy and is composed of two main steps: signal filtering and polynomial fitting. However, the signal filtering step consists in a simple mean filter that could eliminate spectrum peaks with small intensities or merge relatively close spectrum peaks into one single peak. Read More

Eye Contact Lens 2020 May;46(3):166-173

Centre for Ocular Lens Research & Education (CORE) (D.L., K.v.D., C.M., S.S., L.J.), School of Optometry & Vision Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada; and Currently Alcon Laboratories, Inc (S.S).

Purpose: Contact lens wearers may inadvertently expose their lenses during the lens insertion and removal process or while wearing their lenses to cosmetic products being used. This study investigated the impact of various cosmetics on the physical dimension and optical properties of three recently marketed monthly replacement silicone hydrogel contact lenses.

Methods: In this in vitro study, three monthly replacement silicone hydrogel lens types including senofilcon C (ACUVUE VITA, Johnson & Johnson), samfilcon A (Bausch+Lomb ULTRA, Bausch+Lomb), and lotrafilcon B+EOBO (polyoxyethylene-polyoxybutylene) (AIR OPTIX plus HydraGlyde, ALCON), were individually coated with cosmetic products followed by a 1-hr soak in phosphate-buffered saline. Read More

Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi 2019 May;33(5):537-541

Department of Orthopedics, Yanshi City People's Hospital, Yanshi Henan, 471900, P.R.China.

Objective: To explore the effectiveness and safety of closed reduction combined with Taylor three-dimensional space stent fixation in treatment of supracondylar femoral fractures in children.

Methods: Between July 2008 and July 2016, 20 patients with supracondylar femoral fractures were treated with closed reduction combined with Taylor three-dimensional space stent fixation. There were 14 males and 6 females, with an average age of 10. Read More

Acta Dermatovenerol Croat 2019 Mar;27(1):51-52

Assist. Prof. Krešimir Bulić, MD, PhD, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Department of Plastic Surgery, Kišpatićeva 12 , 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia;

Dear Editor, The main challenge in the treatment of subungual melanoma in situ is obtaining adequate oncological resection while preserving the aesthetics and functionality of the affected digit (1). Traditionally, subungual melanoma in situ was treated with amputation of the distal phalanx of the digit, but management has recently become more conservative, attempting to preserve the full length of the digit (1). Although many recent studies support more conservative treatment by demonstrating successful results of the digit salvaging approach for both in situ and invasive subungual melanoma (1-3), there is still no agreed consensus in terms of the optimal surgical approach for this condition (1). Read More

Hand Surg Rehabil 2019 06 25;38(3):174-178. Epub 2019 Feb 25.

Department of hand surgery, SOS main, CCOM, university hospital of Strasbourg, FMTS, university of Strasbourg, Icube CNRS 7357, hôpital de Hautepierre, 1, avenue Molière, 67200 Strasbourg cedex, France. Electronic address:

Arthrodesis of the thumb metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint usually leads to satisfying results when performed with an open technique. The main complication is adhesion of the extensor tendons that sometimes requires hardware removal associated with tenolysis. The goal of this study was to assess whether a minimally invasive technique could reduce the risk of this complication. Read More

J Cosmet Dermatol 2019 Jan 9. Epub 2019 Jan 9.

Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Cosmetology and Aesthetic Dermatology, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.

Background: Hybrid manicure is now a popular method of nail care and nail art, which is associated with its durability. Unfortunately, it has an adverse effect on pH, TOWL and overall nail plates condition and has not been investigated in detail so far.

Aims: The aim of this study was to compare the pH and TOWL of the hand nails after using different primers. Read More

Int J Dermatol 2019 Mar 23;58(3):311-318. Epub 2018 Sep 23.

Department of Cosmetology and Aesthetic Dermatology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of nail polish, gel polish hybrid, gel nail, and acrylic nail powder and the removal of these formulas on the nail plates properties, particularly the influence of different coatings on morphology and pH.

Methods: The morphology and structure of nail plates were analyzed with use of scanning electron microscopy. The pH values of the nail plates of hands were measured using the system Courage & Khazaka. Read More

BMC Cancer 2018 05 2;18(1):505. Epub 2018 May 2.

Department of Hand Surgery, Zhejiang Province People's Hospital, #158 Shang Tang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, People's Republic of China, 310014.

Background: Glomus tumor is a rare benign neoplasm, which most frequently occurs in the subungual regions of digits. Tumor rupture and infection occurred in one patient with a glomus tumor have never been reported.

Case Presentation: We report a 59-year-old female presented to our hospital with a five-year history of progressively sharp pain and severe tenderness in the tip of her right middle finger. Read More

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2018 06 14;71(6):876-882. Epub 2018 Feb 14.

Department of Hand Surgery, Tokyo Hand Surgery & Sports Medicine Institute, Takatsuki Orthopaedic Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.

Background: Extension block pinning is a simple and reliable technique for mallet fractures, but poor results are sometimes obtained. The predictors of postoperative range of motion after extension block pinning of mallet fingers were investigated.

Methods: The outcomes for postoperative active motion of the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint, such as flexion angle, extension loss, and total range of motion, were examined. Read More

Dermatol Pract Concept 2018 Jan 31;8(1):22-27. Epub 2018 Jan 31.

Department of Hand Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, P.R. China.

Background: Our routine treatment for ingrown toenail was removal of the surrounding soft tissue and shortening the bone of the distal phalanx. We determined the range and volume of excision based on our experience without an objective standard and routinely performed avulsion of the nail plate.

Objective: To take the nail plate as an objective mark during surgical treatment of ingrown toenail to ensure accurate excision. Read More

J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol 2018 Mar;23(1):71-75

† Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.

Background: Intramedullary fixation for distal radius fractures is reported to be free of hardware irritation and less invasive than other fixation methods. Some specific complications associated with intramedullary fixation, such as radial nerve sensory neuritis, have been reported, but no study has focused on the complication rates of intramedullary fixation for distal radius fractures in the elderly population. Furthermore, no studies have analyzed common complications, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and flexor tenosynovitis including trigger finger, among patients with distal radius fractures treated by intramedullary fixation based on a comprehensive complication checklist. Read More

Indian J Orthop 2017 Nov-Dec;51(6):697-703

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Dicle University Medical Faculty, Diyarbakır, Turkey.

Background: The treatment of diaphyseal forearm fractures using open reduction and plate fixation is generally accepted as the best choice in many studies. However, periosteal stripping, haematoma evacuation may result in delayed union, nonunion and infection. Refracture after plate removal is another concern. Read More

Acta Med Croatica 2016 09;70(3):191-5

With this clinical observation we would like to bring to mind osteoid osteoma as a possible cause of problems of distal phalanx of the fingers. Osteoid osteoma occurs rarely at this location and has atypical presentation. The main symptoms are swelling and redness of the fingertip with nail deformity, while typical night pain may not be present. Read More

Hand (N Y) 2018 09 6;13(5):563-571. Epub 2017 Sep 6.

1 Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

Background: Distal ulna fractures at the ulnar neck can be seen in association with distal radius fractures, and multiple techniques have been described to address the ulnar neck component of these injuries. We have found that treatment of ulnar neck fractures can be challenging in terms of anatomy and fracture fixation. We present a new percutaneous fixation technique for ulnar neck fractures commonly seen with distal radius fractures. Read More

Medicine (Baltimore) 2017 Apr;96(14):e6532

aSándor Péterfy Street Hospital and Casualty Centre bSurgical Department of Heim Pál Children's Hospital, Budapest cDepartment of Pediatrics, Surgical Unit, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.

Rationale: Short double elastic nailing is a minimal invasive, modified ESIN (elastic stable intramedullary nailing) technique for severely displaced distal radial fracture in children. The aim of this technical report is to introduce our new method and evaluate the final results of the procedure.

Patient Concerns: We reviewed retrospectively 24 patients who underwent short double elastic nailing due to distal radial fractures between November 2012 and December 2015. Read More

Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2017 09 19;103(5):765-770. Epub 2017 Mar 19.

Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital of Split, Spinčićeva 1, 21000 Split, Croatia.

Background: The aim of this study was to analyze outcomes of treatment and complications in children treated with flexible intramedullary nailing (FIN) due to humeral fracture.

Hypothesis: The FIN for treatment of humeral fractures in children would allow an early functional and cast-free follow-up with a quick pain reduction and low complication rate.

Patients And Methods: From May 2002 until May 2016 case records of all children who underwent fixation with titanium intramedullary nails because of humeral fracture were retrospectively reviewed. Read More

Injury 2017 Feb 23;48(2):557-559. Epub 2016 Dec 23.

Yonsei University College of Medicine, Republic of Korea. Electronic address:

Implant breakage is a serious complication after cephalomedullary nailing for unstable intertrochanteric fracture. Failure usually occurs at the lag screw hole in the nail body. On the other hand, lag screw failure is extremely rare and occurs around the nail-lag screw junction. Read More

Injury 2016 Dec;47 Suppl 7:S31-S35

Department of Trauma, Orthopedic and Reconstructive Surgery, Munich Municipal Hospital Group, Harlaching Clinic, Munich, Germany.

Introduction: Distal radius fracture are common injuries but no gold standard for their therapy exists. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of fracture care in distal radius fractures using an intramedullary implant (Targon DR interlocking nail). The nail had been developed to minimize the surgical exposure, increase fixation strength, to prevent tendon irritations and to allow for a fast return to activity. Read More

Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg 2016 Sep;22(5):483

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine, Konya-Turkey.

Background: Supracondylar humerus fracture is the most common fracture of the elbow in children. Closed reduction and percutaneous pinning is considered to be the optimal treatment strategy; however, in some instances, open reduction may be necessary. The aim of this retrospective study was to compare clinical and functional results of triceps-splitting posterior versus lateral approach in pediatric supracondylar humerus fracture surgery. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2016 Oct 15;50(5):494-500. Epub 2016 Oct 15.

Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, China. Electronic address:

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical results of a new design titanium elastic nail (TEN) for displaced midshaft clavicular fractures.

Patients And Methods: Between February 2012 and December 2013, a total 36 patients with displaced midshaft clavicular fractures were treated with intramedullary nailing stabilization with our new design TEN. Blood loss, mean times of operation, postoperative complications, hospital stays and time to bone union was recorded. Read More

JBJS Rev 2016 05;4(5)

1UC Davis School of Medicine, 2101A Education Building, 4610 X Street, Sacramento, CA 958172Boston Children's Hospital, HUN 213, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115.

Seymour fractures are open juxta-physeal fractures of the distal phalanx. A true lateral radiograph should be obtained for diagnosis, and treatment should include removal of the nail, irrigation and debridement of the fracture, and percutaneous Kirschner wire stabilization. Mallet fractures are more common in children than adults, and treatment is generally nonoperative for nondisplaced or minimally displaced fractures without volar subluxation of the distal phalanx; however, splinting compliance should be carefully assessed in younger populations. Read More

Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 2016 Dec 26;26(8):831-836. Epub 2016 Jul 26.

Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Klinikum Augsburg, Stenglinstr.2, 86156, Augsburg, Germany.

Introduction: The objective of this study was to assess the clinical outcome of displaced proximal humerus fracture treated with a new locking blade nail.

Materials And Methods: This prospective study included a series of 92 patients with acute fracture of the proximal humerus treated in one hospital level I trauma centre with locking blade nail between December 2010 and December 2013. According to the Neer classification, all fractures were two- to four-part fractures. Read More

New Solut 2016 Aug 12;26(2):208-19. Epub 2016 Jun 12.

International Labour Organization, Geneva, Switzerland

A participatory training program, Work Improvement in Small Construction Sites, was developed to provide practical support measures to the small construction sector. Managers and workers from selected small sites were interviewed about their occupational safety and health risks. The Work Improvement in Small Construction Sites training program comprised a 45-item action checklist, photos, and illustrations showing local examples and group work methods. Read More

Chest 2016 May;149(5):e147-50

Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Elmhurst Hospital Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY.

An 80-year-old man presented because of superficial head trauma sustained after falling from bed. On review of systems, he reported worsening dyspnea on exertion, nonproductive cough, and weight loss over the preceding 2 to 3 months. There was no report of chest pain or leg swelling. Read More

Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi 2016 May;30(5):529-531

Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, the Second Hospital of Tangshan, Tangshan Hebei, 063000, P. R. China.

Objective: To discuss the treatment method and effectiveness of Seymour fracture in children and adolescents.

Methods: Between January 2013 and November 2015, 26 children and adolescents with Seymour fractures were treated. There were 18 males and 8 females, aged from 1 year and 1 month to 17 years (median, 8. Read More

Acta Biomater 2016 05 31;36:350-60. Epub 2016 Mar 31.

Helmholtz Virtual Institute for Magnesium-based Bio-degradable Materials, Germany; Heisenberg-Group for Molecular Skeletal Biology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany; Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany; Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA. Electronic address:

Unlabelled: Intramedullary stabilization is frequently used to treat long bone fractures. Implants usually remain unless complications arise. Since implant removal can become technically very challenging with the potential to cause further tissue damage, biodegradable materials are emerging as alternative options. Read More

Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 2016 Jul 17;26(5):453-9. Epub 2016 Mar 17.

Pediatric Surgery Department, University Hospital Estaing, 1 Place Lucie et Raymond Aubrac, 63003, Clermont-Ferrand, France.

Purpose: The objectives of this study were to retrospectively investigate the clinical and radiological outcome of humeral shaft fractures treated by ESIN in children <16 years old and to evaluate the functional outcome of these injuries using the short version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Outcome questionnaire (Quick DASH(®)).

Methods: We retrospectively evaluated children with fractures of the humeral shaft, surgically treated by ESIN. All the patients were regularly followed clinically and radiographically for at least 1 year after their index surgery. Read More

Orthopedics 2016 Jan-Feb;39(1):e98-103. Epub 2015 Dec 30.

This study investigated the outcomes of extra-articular distal radius fractures and simple intra-articular radial styloid fractures stabilized with a novel threaded cannulated device. This was a retrospective study of 24 distal radius fractures treated with the T-Pin device (Union Surgical LLC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), with a minimum of 1 year of postoperative follow-up. Outcome data included wrist range of motion, grip strength, and pinch strength. Read More

J Hand Surg Am 2016 Feb 22;41(2):196-202. Epub 2015 Dec 22.

Department of Surgery, Central Hospital of Central Finland, Jyväskylä, Finland.

Purpose: To evaluate the outcomes of extension block pinning used to treat unstable dorsal fracture dislocations of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. The factors affecting the functional outcome were analyzed.

Methods: A series of 53 patients with 55 dorsal fracture dislocations of the PIP joint treated with closed reduction and extension block pinning were retrospectively reviewed. Read More

J Plast Surg Hand Surg 2016 5;50(2):111-4. Epub 2015 Nov 5.

a Department of Orthopedic Surgery , Nara Medical University , Kashihara , Nara , Japan.

Purpose: The purpose of this prospective cohort study was to evaluate patient-based outcomes and complications following excision of mucous cysts, joint debridement, and closure with one of three types of local flaps.

Methods: From 2000-2011, 35 consecutive patients with 37 digital mucous cysts were treated surgically. The surgical procedure included excision of the cyst together with the attenuated skin, joint debridement on the affected side including capsulectomy, and removal of osteophytes. Read More

AORN J 2015 Jun;101(6):709-12

This systematic review revealed that there remains no evidence to indicate whether removing nail polish and finger rings affects the rate of SSIs after surgery. Given that there are no new studies on this topic, there is insufficient evidence to determine whether wearing finger rings or nail polish affects the number of bacteria on the skin after surgical hand scrubbing. Read More

J Bone Joint Surg Am 2015 Apr;97(8):613-9

Department of Surgery, Diakonessenhuis Utrecht, P.O. Box 80250, 3508 TG Utrecht, the Netherlands. E-mail address for E.J.M.M. Verleisdonk:

Background: Over the past decades, the operative treatment of displaced midshaft clavicular fractures has increased. The aim of this study was to compare short and midterm results of open reduction and plate fixation with those of intramedullary nailing for displaced midshaft clavicular fractures.

Methods: A multicenter, randomized controlled trial was performed in four different hospitals. Read More

Clin Orthop Relat Res 2015 May 11;473(5):1747-54. Epub 2014 Dec 11.

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, Ewha Womans University Medical Center, 1071, Anyangcheonro, Yangcheongu, Seoul, 158-710, South Korea,

Background: Severe angulation or shortening can be a surgical indication for fifth metacarpal neck fracture. In a previous meta-analysis, antegrade intramedullary pinning was shown to produce better hand function outcomes than percutaneous transverse pinning or miniplate fixation for treatment of fifth metacarpal neck fractures. However, the outcomes of retrograde intramedullary pinning, to our knowledge, have not been compared with those of antegrade intramedullary pinning. Read More

J Mycol Med 2014 Dec 20;24(4):296-302. Epub 2014 Nov 20.

Laboratoire de mycologie et polyclinique de dermatologie, hôpital Saint-Louis Paris, 1, avenue Claude-Vellefaux, 75475 Paris cedex 10, France. Electronic address:

A positive mycological examination is required before discussion of treatment of onychomycosis. Onychomycosis is most commonly due to dermatophytes in association with tinea pedis and/or tinea manuum. It is a catched infection. Read More

Arch Plast Surg 2014 Nov 3;41(6):768-72. Epub 2014 Nov 3.

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Gwangmyeong Sungae General Hospital, Gwangmyeong, Korea.

Background: To compare clinical and radiographic outcomes between intramedullary nail fixation and percutaneous K-wire fixation for fractures in the distal third portion of the metacarpal bone.

Methods: A single-institutional retrospective review identified 41 consecutive cases of metacarpal fractures between September 2009 and August 2013. Each of the cases met the inclusion criteria for closed, extra-articular fractures of the distal third of the metacarpal bone. Read More

J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2014 Aug;22(2):195-8

Queens Hospital, Burton on Trent, United Kingdom.

PURPOSE. To report the outcomes of Polarus nail fixation for displaced proximal humeral fractures. METHODS. Read More

Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2014 Aug 4(8):CD003325. Epub 2014 Aug 4.

c/o Cochrane Wounds Group, University of York, Heslington, York, UK, YO10 5DD.

Background: Surgical wound infections may be caused by the transfer of bacteria from the hands of surgical teams to patients during operations. Surgical scrubbing prior to surgery reduces the number of bacteria on the skin, but wearing rings and nail polish on the fingers may reduce the efficacy of scrubbing, as bacteria may remain in microscopic imperfections of nail polish and on the skin beneath rings.

Objectives: To assess the effect of the presence or absence of rings and nail polish on the hands of the surgical scrub team on postoperative wound infection rates. Read More

Occup Med (Lond) 2014 Sep 1;64(6):468-9. Epub 2014 Jul 1.

Wrightington Hospital, Lancashire WN6 9EP, UK.

Chronic paronychia is a common occupational disease. It is multifactorial and affects a number of different groups of workers. However, the condition is not described as affecting hairdressers although hairdressing is associated with a range of other occupation-related hand conditions. Read More

Clin Orthop Relat Res 2014 Jul;472(7):2049-60

The Miami Hand and Upper Extremity Institute, 8905 SW 87th Avenue, Suite 101, Miami, FL, 33176, USA,

Background: Nonsurgical and surgical treatments such as immobilization, transarticular pinning, and hinged or nonhinged external fixation have been used to treat unstable elbows. These methods all have drawbacks. We thought that a bent Steinmann pin introduced through the axis of ulnohumeral rotation and attached to the ulna could provide an improved method of treatment and that this could result in the development of a proper internal joint fixator that may have widespread application. Read More

J Hand Surg Am 2014 Jun 29;39(6):1063-7. Epub 2014 Apr 29.

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan.

Purpose: To describe the technique of total dorsal capsulectomy alone for mucous cysts of the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint and evaluate its outcomes and complications.

Methods: Nineteen patients (18 women and 1 man) with 19 mucous cysts were treated by a total dorsal capsulectomy without cyst excision or osteophyte removal. The average age at surgery was 63 years. Read More

J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2014 Oct 13;23(10):1462-7. Epub 2014 Apr 13.

Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.

Background: Significantly displaced juvenile proximal humeral fractures (Neer-Horowitz type 3 and 4) usually require reduction and fixation. The most commonly used fixation methods are Kirschner wire (K-wire) pinning or retrograde elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN). However, results comparing the long-term outcome of both methods are absent in the literature. Read More

Clin Orthop Relat Res 2014 Jul;472(7):2044-8

Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Service, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.

Background: Elbows that are unstable after injury or reconstructive surgery often are stabilized using external fixation or cross-pinning of the joint supplemented by cast immobilization. The superiority of one approach or the other remains a matter of debate.

Questions/purposes: We compared patients treated with external fixation or cross-pinning in terms of (1) adverse events, (2) Broberg and Morrey scores, and (3) ROM. Read More

Indian J Dermatol 2014 Jan;59(1):15-20

Director Professor and Head, MAMC, VMMC and Safdurjung Hospital, Delhi, India.

Chronic paronychia is an inflammatory disorder of the nail folds of a toe or finger presenting as redness, tenderness, and swelling. It is recalcitrant dermatoses seen commonly in housewives and housemaids. It is a multifactorial inflammatory reaction of the proximal nail fold to irritants and allergens. Read More