Objective： To investigate the efficacy of buried purse-string suture in the treatment of mallet finger deformities. Methods： From February 2009 to February 2010, 12 patients with closed non-fracture mallet fingers ...Objective： To investigate the efficacy of buried purse-string suture in the treatment of mallet finger deformities. Methods： From February 2009 to February 2010, 12 patients with closed non-fracture mallet fingers were treated by buried purse-string suture. The rupture tendons were sutured by purse-string suture with an atraumatic needle, and the knots were buried under subcutaneous tissue. External fixator was used at the extension position of the finger every night within three weeks after operation. Results： All patients were followed up for 6-12 months, mean 7 months. According to the Patel＇s evaluation criteria, 2 cases （17%） obtained excellent results, 7 good （58%）, 2 fair （17%） and 1 poor （8%）. The overall rate of the cases with excellent and good outcomes was 75%. Conclusion： Buried purse-string suture is an easy and effective way to treat mallet finger deformities, with no serious postoperative complications or no need for reoperation.展开更多
Upper limb length discrepancy is a rare occurrence. Humerus shortening may need specialized treatment to restore the functional and cosmetic status of upper limb. We report a case of humerus lengthening of 9 cm with a...Upper limb length discrepancy is a rare occurrence. Humerus shortening may need specialized treatment to restore the functional and cosmetic status of upper limb. We report a case of humerus lengthening of 9 cm with a monorail external fixator and the result was observed during a 2-year follow-up. Humerus lengthening needs specialized focus as it is not only a cosmetic issue but also a functional demand. The monorail unilateral fixator is more functional and cosmetically acceptable, and thus becomes an effective treatment option.展开更多
文摘Objective： To investigate the efficacy of buried purse-string suture in the treatment of mallet finger deformities. Methods： From February 2009 to February 2010, 12 patients with closed non-fracture mallet fingers were treated by buried purse-string suture. The rupture tendons were sutured by purse-string suture with an atraumatic needle, and the knots were buried under subcutaneous tissue. External fixator was used at the extension position of the finger every night within three weeks after operation. Results： All patients were followed up for 6-12 months, mean 7 months. According to the Patel＇s evaluation criteria, 2 cases （17%） obtained excellent results, 7 good （58%）, 2 fair （17%） and 1 poor （8%）. The overall rate of the cases with excellent and good outcomes was 75%. Conclusion： Buried purse-string suture is an easy and effective way to treat mallet finger deformities, with no serious postoperative complications or no need for reoperation.
文摘Upper limb length discrepancy is a rare occurrence. Humerus shortening may need specialized treatment to restore the functional and cosmetic status of upper limb. We report a case of humerus lengthening of 9 cm with a monorail external fixator and the result was observed during a 2-year follow-up. Humerus lengthening needs specialized focus as it is not only a cosmetic issue but also a functional demand. The monorail unilateral fixator is more functional and cosmetically acceptable, and thus becomes an effective treatment option.
