Latest updates, developments, and news from the world of Hand and Orthopaedic Surgery. Helpful and interesting info and anecdotes from Chicago’s North Shore and around the globe. RobGrayMD.com
I have done the majority of my hand surgeries without heavy sedation or general anesthesia for nearly a decade now. Having done thousands of surgeries this way, I have found some distinct advantages for my patients. This article from Mayo Clinic describes the technique and goes over many of the Frequently Asked Questions.
Read MoreBlood flow restriction therapy may have a use after wrist fracture surgery.
Read MoreVolar Barton fractures are a subtype of distal radius fractures where the front or volar half of the joint shears off and the wrist follows it. These are nearly universally considered operative fractures as there will be significant shortening and loss of function of the wrist and hand without surgical stabilization.
Read MoreDistal biceps tendon ruptures are common injuries, usually caused by lifting or catching a heavy object. Patients are typically male and in their 40s or older, feel a pop, and have bruising of their elbow and forearm. A Popeye deformity of the muscle rolling up the arm is common. Early evaluation with exam and MRI are key to good outcomes with early surgery
Read MoreDigital nerve repairs with nerve allograft do better than those with conduit.
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