Hand Surgery
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Lateral Epicondylopathy (Epicondylopathia radialis humeri)
Synonyms for this term are tennis elbow and lateral epicondylitis Definition: Painful inflammation of the extensor carpi radialis brevis and the extensor…
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Wilhelm Denervation: Pain Treatment for the Wrist and Tennis Elbow
In Wilhelm denervation, the pain-conducting nerve branches of a joint are selectively divided – mobility is preserved. Indications, test block, the ten…
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Fractures of the Thumb Base: Bennett, Rolando and Winterstein Fractures – Diagnosis and Treatment
Bennett, Rolando and Winterstein fractures affect the base of the first metacarpal. How they differ, which imaging is needed, when surgery is…
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Cross-Finger Flap: An Effective Solution for Soft Tissue Defects on the Finger
Performing the dorsal cross-finger flap Fig. a) Preoperative defect, b) raising the flap taking the mid-lateral line into account, c) transposition of…
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The Foucher Flap (Kite Flap): Covering Thumb Defects with an Island Flap from the Index Finger
The Foucher flap is a sensate island flap from the dorsum of the index finger, pedicled on the first dorsal metacarpal artery.…
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Treatment of Fractures of the Proximal and Middle Phalanges of the Fingers
Fractures of the proximal and middle phalanges of the hand A basic distinction is made between fractures in the shaft area and…
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Extensor Tendon Injuries of the Hand
As with all injuries, the history is very important for the surgeon in injuries of the hand. The type of injury and…
