Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, plastische Chirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Handchirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Mikrochirurgie der Peripheren Nerven und Gefässe : Organ der Vereinigung der Deutschen Plastischen Chirurgen
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Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir · Apr 2015
Review[Interdisciplinary diagnostic and treatment of bone sarcomas of the extremities and trunk].
Contrary to the relatively common benign bone tumours and tumour-like lesions, bone sarcomas are rare malignancies with an incidence of 0.8 new cases per 100 000 persons per year. The most common primary malignant bone tumour is osteosarcoma, followed by chondrosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma. Osteosarcomas and Ewing sarcomas occur predominantly in children, adolescents and young adults, while chondrosarcomas primarily affect older patients. ⋯ An extensive experience in the clinical and imaging features as well as the interdisciplinary treatment of these tumours is necessary for optimal patient care. Without it mistakes are often made, which can have grave consequences on the patients' prognosis and functional outcome. The centralised treatment of these patients in specialised sarcoma centres is therefore recommended.
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Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir · Oct 2014
Review[Arthroscopic repair for ulnar-sided tears of the TFCC].
Accurately performed anatomic and biomechanical studies as well as clinical experience during the last years have widened our knowledge about function and pathology of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) making a differentiated treatment possible. In cases of trauma a rupture of the ulnar part of the triangular fibrocartilaginous complex (TFCC) frequently occurs. An overview is given on the development of different arthroscopic techniques for repair and the state of the art is presented. ⋯ On arthroscopy the TFCC may be evaluated from the radiocarpal joint as well as from its undersurface, from the DRUJ. In cases of avulsion from the fovea, an anatomic reconstruction with reinsertion of the deep part to the bone is indicated and may be performed successfully according to the published studies and our own experience. If a severe instability is found on clinical examination it is to be supposed that more stabilising structures - then only the radioulnar ligaments - are affected and reinsertion of the deep fibres to the fovea may not be sufficient.
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With the advancements in arthroscopic technique, arthroscopy has become feasible in most human joints, even those as small as the finger joints. The metacarpophalangeal joints are very well suited for arthroscopy and arthroscopic therapy. Good results have been reported on arthroscopic synovectomy of the metacarpophalangeal joints in rheumatoid arthritis. ⋯ The arthroscopic assistance in the treatment of intraarticular fractures and the capsular shrinkage for instability have been described. However, metacarpophalangeal joint arthroscopy has not been popularised up to now and its role in clinical practice remains to be established. Existing indications will be discussed with respect to our own experience.
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Wrist arthroscopy is now widely indicated for diagnosis and treatment of acute or chronic wrist pain, especially for triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) lesions, as a gold standard. In most cases radiocarpal and midcarpal arthroscopy was performed, while DRUJ arthroscopy has been rarely performed because of its difficulties. Recent anatomic and biomechanical studies demonstrated that the radioulnar ligament (RUL), which is the proximal component of the TFCC facing to the DRUJ, is the primary stabilizer of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ). ⋯ Although physical examination and imaging diagnosis may indicate a foveal detachment of the TFCC, DRUJ arthroscopy is potential for visualizing the RUL at the fovea. Role of DRUJ arthroscopy should be more important not only for diagnosis of rupture of the RUL but also for decision making of treatment option for RUL tear. DRUJ arthroscopy also demonstrates the joint surface of both the sigmoid notch and ulnar head, and the proximal surface of the TFCC.
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Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir · Dec 2013
Review[Optimising care structures for severe hand trauma and replantation and chances of launching a national network].
Severe hand traumata have a significant impact on our health system and on insurance companies, respectively. It is estimated that 33% of all occupational injuries and 9% of all invalidity pensions are due to severe hand trauma. Unfortunately, these high numbers are not only due to the severity of the trauma but to organisational deficiencies. ⋯ This article comprises 2 parts. First, the state-of-the-art of acute severe hand trauma care is summarised and explained. Subsequently, the above-mentioned pilot project is described in every detail, including positive effects but also barriers that still have to be overcome.