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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 95-B, Issue SUPP_16 | Pages 81 - 81
1 Apr 2013
Suganuma S Tada K Segawa T Yamauchi D Tsuchiya H
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Introduction

The flexor carpi radialis (FCR) approach is widely used for volar plate fixation of distal radius fractures. However, patients sometimes complain of postoperative numbness at the thenar eminence. We propose this is derived from injury to the palmar cutaneous branch of the median nerve (PCBm).

Materials and methods

From March 2010 to March 2012, we performed 10 operations of volar plate fixation for distal radius fractures using the FCR approach. We detected the PCBm intraoperatively and investigated the anatomy.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_XXXVII | Pages 59 - 59
1 Sep 2012
Demura S Kawahara N Murakami H Fujimaki Y Kato S Okamoto Y Hayashi H Inoue K Tsuchiya H
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Introduction

Correction and arthrodesis for cervical kyphosis associated with atetoid cerebral palsy has been considered to be difficult because of their involuntary neck movements and severe deformity. The aim of this study is to evaluate the surgical outcome of midline T-saw laminoplasty and posterior arthrodesis using pedicle screws.

Methods

15 patients were retrospectively reviewed. There were 6 women and 9 men, with a mean age 52.9 years (range 31–71 years). Mean follow-up period was 43 months (range 24–84 months). For clinical evaluation, the Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score and Barthel index (BI) which shows independence in ADL were used. For radiographic evaluation, change of C2–C7 Cobb angle of sagittal alignment, adjacent segment instability after the surgery were evaluated.