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Structural properties of reconstruction constructs for the interosseous ligament of the forearmKathryne J Stabile
Musculoskeletal Research Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
J Hand Surg [Am] 30:312-8. 2005..CONCLUSIONS: All graft constructs tested were inferior structurally to the intact IOL. The results of this study provide a biomechanical basis for graft selection for reconstruction of the IOL...
Ulnar impaction syndromeMatthew M Tomaino
Division of Hand, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
Hand Clin 21:567-75. 2005....
Suspensionplasty for basal joint arthritis: why and howMatthew M Tomaino
Department of Orthopaedics, Division of Hand, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 665, NY 14642, USA
Hand Clin 22:171-5. 2006..Maximal grip and pinch strength require suspensionplasty, which can be performed using a variety of techniques. The author's current technique for suspensionplasty is described...
Thumb by metacarpal extension osteotomy: rationale and efficacy for Eaton Stage I diseaseMatthew M Tomaino
Department of Orthopaedics, Division of Hand, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 665, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
Hand Clin 22:137-41. 2006..This procedure alters forces, shifts load away from the volar compartment, and further engages the dorsoradial ligament. Clinical outcomes are favorable, and no bridges are burned should arthritic changes develop in the future...
Reconstruction of the interosseous ligament of the forearm reduces load on the radial head in cadaversMatthew M Tomaino
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Musculoskeletal Research Center, University of Pittsburgh Health System, USA
J Hand Surg Br 28:267-70. 2003..Interosseous ligament reconstruction reduced proximal radius loading by transferring force to the proximal ulna, but force transfer by the reconstruction was only half that by the intact ligament...
Distal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis with screw fixation: why and howMatthew M Tomaino
University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 665, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
Hand Clin 22:207-10. 2006..This device is contraindicated, obviously, if future PIP joint arthro-plasty is anticipated in the same finger (Fig. 3)...
Neurophysiologic and clinical outcome following medial pectoral to long thoracic nerve transfer for scapular winging: a case reportMatthew M Tomaino
Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
Microsurgery 22:254-7. 2002..Neurophysiologic and clinical outcome 18 months postoperatively revealed successful reinnervation of the serratus anterior muscle, decreased scapular winging, and symptomatic improvement from the patient's perspective...
Preliminary lunate reduction and pinning facilitates restoration of carpal height when treating perilunate dislocation, scaphoid fracture and nonunion, and scapholunate dissociationMatthew M Tomaino
Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York 14642, USA
Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ) 33:153-4. 2004..This simple technique is described...
Reconstruction of the interosseous ligament restores normal forearm compressive load transfer in cadaversH James Pfaeffle
Musculoskeletal Research Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
J Hand Surg [Am] 30:319-25. 2005..These data help provide a biomechanical basis for IOL reconstruction. Further research on the biomechanics of IOL reconstruction in the setting of radial head replacement along with clinical evaluation is needed...
Reconstruction of the interosseous ligament unloads metallic radial head arthroplasty and the distal ulna in cadaversH James Pfaeffle
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
J Hand Surg [Am] 31:269-78. 2006..CONCLUSIONS: Interosseous ligament reconstruction may help improve treatment of longitudinal radioulnar dissociation but remains an experimental procedure...
Passive strain distribution in the interosseous ligament of the forearm: implications for injury reconstructionMary T Gabriel
Musculoskeletal Research Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
J Hand Surg [Am] 29:293-8. 2004..Our data also suggest that a 2-bundle IOL reconstruction may be necessary for proper load transfer between the radius and ulna in both supination and pronation...
Anatomic parameters for planning of interosseous ligament reconstruction using computer-assisted techniquesJustin W Chandler
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Musculoskeletal Research Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
J Hand Surg [Am] 28:111-6. 2003..CONCLUSIONS: These data will help to provide a basis for planning and performing IOL reconstruction in cases of longitudinal radioulnar dissociation...
The Essex-Lopresti fracture-dislocation factors in early management and salvage alternativesKathryne J Stabile
Musculoskeletal Research Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, P.O. Box 71199, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
Hand Clin 18:195-204. 2002..In the short term, the Essex-Lopresti lesion continues to challenge clinicians...
Bi-directional mechanical properties of the human forearm interosseous ligamentKathryne J Stabile
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Musculoskeletal Research Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, P.O. Box 71199, Pittsburgh, PA 151213, USA
J Orthop Res 22:607-12. 2004..The results of this study can be used to generate mathematical models of stress and strain in the IOL...
Finger metacarpophalangeal joint disease: the role of resection arthroplasty and arthrodesisMatthew M Tomaino
University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave, Box 665, NY 14642, USA
Hand Clin 22:195-200. 2006..So long as the MP joint is pain-free and relatively stable, most patterns of functional prehension can be maintained...
Brachial artery rupture without median nerve dysfunction after closed elbow dislocationNatalie A Squires
Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA
Am J Orthop 32:298-300. 2003..We underscore the importance of appropriate vascular assessment and describe surgical treatment...
Basal metacarpal osteotomy for osteoarthritis of the thumbMatthew M Tomaino
Tomaino Orthopaedic Care for Shoulder, Hand and Elbow, Rochester, NY, USA
J Hand Surg Am 36:1076-9. 2011..Clinical outcomes are favorable and, should symptoms persist, the procedure does not jeopardize satisfactory execution of trapezial resection arthroplasty in the future...
The emerging role for Uni-Elbow arthroplastyMatthew M Tomaino
Tomaino Orthopaedic Care for Shoulder, Hand, and Elbow, LLC, Rochester, New York, USA
Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ) 37:26-8. 2008....
Breakage of a 1.3-mm AO/ASIF titanium plate after phalangeal osteotomy in two patientsMatthew M Tomaino
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pennsylvania 15213, USA
Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ) 31:353-5. 2002..3-mm plate. The failure of this plate after the initiation of early range of motion therapy warrants further evaluation regarding its inherent strength and clinical application...
Patient-reported outcome after carpal tunnel release for advanced disease: a prospective and longitudinal assessment in patients older than age 70Michael E Leit
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
J Hand Surg [Am] 29:379-83. 2004..Although grip strength did not improve at final follow-up evaluation, symptom severity and functional status did improve from the patient's perspective. We conclude that carpal tunnel release is efficacious in this subset of patients...
Clinical presentation and radiographic findings of distal biceps tendon degeneration: a potentially forgotten cause of proximal radial forearm painMatthew M Tomaino
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Rochester, New York, USA
Am J Orthop 33:31-4. 2004..In this article, we describe the clinical presentation and radiographic findings for 5 patients who presented with distal biceps degeneration...
Management of peroneal nerve injuries associated with knee dislocationsRobert J Goitz
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Am J Orthop 32:14-6. 2003....
Treatment of radiation-induced soft-tissue fibrosis and concomitant acetabular osteonecrosis: a case reportRobert J Goitz
Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
Am J Orthop 36:E56-8. 2007
Complete sciatic nerve palsy after open femur fracture: successful treatment with neurolysis 6 months after injuryMatthew M Tomaino
Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA
Am J Orthop 31:585-8. 2002..Neurolysis resulted in full motor and sensory recovery below the knee. Accurate interpretation of physical findings and neurophysiologic tests in the management of fractures associated with nerve injury is emphasized...
Principles of limb salvage surgery of the upper extremityMichael E Leit
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 665, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
Hand Clin 20:v, 167-79. 2004..Because preservation of hand function, even modest levels thereof, is clearly superior to amputation from a functional standpoint, the authors review the principles of limb salvage in this article...
Upper extremity peripheral nerve injuryMatthew M Tomaino
Division of Hand, Shoulder and Elbow, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York, USA
Am J Orthop 34:60-1. 2005
