PURPOSE: This study continued our previous investigations of the ligaments stabilizing the
scaphoid and lunate in which we examined the scapholunate interosseous ligament, the …

Purpose: Infection rates following median sternotomy vary between 0.2% and 10%. These
cases are associated with morbidity and mortality rates between 10% and 25% and 5% and …

PURPOSE: Arthrodesis of the distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) or thumb interphalangeal
joints can be necessary to treat pain, deformity, or instability associated with arthritis. …

Introduction – Atypical mycobacteria are an uncommon cause of hand infections in
immunocompetent patients. Diagnosis is often delayed, with consequent increased morbidity. Better …

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the results of percutaneous fixation
of undisplaced or minimally displaced fractures of the scaphoid using the first generation …

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to identify the skills found most important to
gain patient's trust from a patient's perspective. METHODS: One hundred and twenty-two …

OBJECTIVES: The use of antimicrobial prophylaxis against surgical site infection (SSI) is
widespread in plastic surgery, while results from prospective randomised controlled trials in …

BACKGROUND: Flap failure is a major complication in reconstructive plastic surgery. One
of the most frequent etiologies of flap failure is venous thrombosis. However, infrequent …

Two cases of orbital complications secondary to functional endoscopic sinus surgery are
presented. One case was complicated in the immediate post-operative period with an orbital …

Results The results of this procedure were found to be excellent for pain, mobility and
strength. Recovery was judged fast and patient satisfaction was high. The most frequent …