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Wrist arthrofibrosisSteve K Lee
New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedics Institute, The New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY 10003, USA
Hand Clin 22:529-38; abstract vii. 2006..For Types IIA, B, and D (dorsal, palmar, and combination extrinsic contracture, respectively), both open and arthroscopic methods are described...
Differential strain of the axially loaded scapholunate interosseus ligamentSteve K Lee
Minimally Invasive Surgery Laboratory and the Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY 10003, USA
J Hand Surg Am 35:245-51. 2010..To directly measure strain changes in the scapholunate ligament via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) when axially loading the wrist in the neutral and extended positions...
Correlation of malrotation deformity in distal radius fractures with radiographic analysis: cadaveric studySteve K Lee
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York University School of Medicine Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY, USA
J Hand Surg Am 35:228-32. 2010..The purpose of this study was to define the appearance of distal fragment malrotation on conventional radiographs and to correlate varying degrees of malrotation with the corresponding radiographic findings...
A biomechanical study of extensor tendon repair methods: introduction to the running-interlocking horizontal mattress extensor tendon repair techniqueSteve K Lee
Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY 10003, USA
J Hand Surg Am 35:19-23. 2010....
The effects of core suture purchase on the biomechanical characteristics of a multistrand locking flexor tendon repair: a cadaveric studySteve K Lee
Division of Hand Surgery, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
J Hand Surg Am 35:1165-71. 2010..To determine the effects of suture purchase on work of flexion (WOF), 2-mm gap force, and load to failure on the combination cross-locked cruciate-interlocking horizontal mattress (CLC-IHM) flexor tendon repair in zone II...
Comparison of radiographic stress views for scapholunate dynamic instability in a cadaver modelSteve K Lee
Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY 10003, USA
J Hand Surg Am 36:1149-57. 2011..The purpose of this study is to compare these stress views and determine which view has the greatest utility for demonstrating SL gap radiographically...
Submuscular versus subcutaneous anterior ulnar nerve transposition: a rat histologic studySteve K Lee
NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY 10003, USA
J Hand Surg Am 34:1811-4. 2009..Controversy exists as to which technique yields superior results. The purpose of this study was to examine the histologic differences between the 2 methods in a rat model...
Thumb metacarpophalangeal ulnar collateral ligament injuries: a biomechanical simulation study of four static reconstructionsSteve K Lee
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029, USA
J Hand Surg Am 30:1056-60. 2005..To determine the optimal tunnel placement positions for tendon graft reconstruction of chronic thumb metacarpophalangeal (MCP) ulnar collateral ligament injuries that would stabilize the joint while maintaining motion...
Biomechanical study of cross-locked cruciate versus Strickland flexor tendon repairMordechai Vigler
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York University, Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY, USA
J Hand Surg Am 33:1826-33. 2008....
Repair of flexor digitorum profundus to distal phalanx: a biomechanical evaluation of four techniquesSteve K Lee
Hospital for Special Surgery, Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Service, 535 East 70th St, New York, NY 10021, USA
J Hand Surg Am 36:1604-9. 2011..The purpose of this study was to test the biomechanical characteristics of an anchor-button (AB) technique, as compared to 3 other techniques...
Avulsion injuries of the flexor digitorum profundus tendonDavid E Ruchelsman
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
J Am Acad Orthop Surg 19:152-62. 2011..Treatment alternatives for the chronic avulsion injury remain patient-specific and include nonsurgical management, distal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis, and staged reconstruction...
Evaluation and treatment of injuries of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb metacarpophalangeal jointMichael A Baskies
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, 301 East 17th Street, New York, NY 10003, USA
Bull NYU Hosp Jt Dis 67:68-74. 2009..A review of the literature regarding the pertinent anatomy, injury mechanism, diagnostic modalities, and treatment options may yield a better understanding for future management...
Modern tendon repair techniquesSteve K Lee
Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA
Hand Clin 28:565-70. 2012..This article evaluates modern tendon repair techniques. Early clinical experience using such methods have shown clinical success of improved motion and no known ruptures...
Restoration of pinch in intrinsic muscles of the handSteve K Lee
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA
Hand Clin 28:45-51. 2012..Both require use of extension tendon grafts. In cases of joint instability or arthrosis, arthrodesis of the thumb and index finger MP or IP joints, alone or in combination, may be indicated...
Radial collateral ligament injuries of the thumbDavid M Edelstein
New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY 10003, USA
J Hand Surg Am 33:760-70. 2008..This article reviews the anatomy, physiology, diagnosis, and treatment, including surgical technique, for RCL injuries of the thumb...
Management of the distal radioulnar joint in rheumatoid arthritisSteve K Lee
Hand and Upper Extremity Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029, USA
Hand Clin 21:577-89. 2005..For either procedure, if there is evidence of pre-existing radiocarpal instability, partial or total wrist arthrodesis or arthroplasty should bea concomitant procedure...
Fixation of tendon grafts for collateral ligament reconstructions: a cadaveric biomechanical studySteve K Lee
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029, USA
J Hand Surg Am 30:1051-5. 2005..To compare the biomechanical properties of 4 methods of fixation of tendon grafts to bone as used for ligament reconstructions...
Perilunate dislocationsGeorge Kardashian
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY, USA
Bull NYU Hosp Jt Dis 69:87-96. 2011..This review explores the anatomy, pathoanatomy, and biomechanics, as well as the diagnoses and different treatment options for perilunate wrist injuries available to date and their complications and outcomes...
Comparative biomechanic performances of locked cruciate four-strand flexor tendon repairs in an ex vivo porcine modelAlexander Croog
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY 10003, USA
J Hand Surg Am 32:225-32. 2007..To investigate the effects of 3 different locking configurations on repair strength when used in a cruciate four-strand repair...
Ulnar variance: correlation of plain radiographs, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging with anatomic dissectionDaniel K Laino
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY, USA
J Hand Surg Am 37:90-7. 2012..The purpose of this study was to correlate ulnar variance measurements on plain radiographs, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and anatomic dissection...
Failed surgery for ulnar nerve compression at the elbowDavid E Ruchelsman
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, 301 East 17th Street, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10003, USA
Hand Clin 23:359-71, vi-vii. 2007..Although the techniques available for revision decompression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow are similar to those used in the primary setting, the results after repeat surgical intervention are less predictable...
Nerve transfers for the upper extremity: new horizons in nerve reconstructionSteve K Lee
Hospital for Special Surgery and Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
J Am Acad Orthop Surg 20:506-17. 2012..A thorough diagnostic workup and intraoperative assessment help guide the surgeon in their use. Nerve transfers have made a positive impact on the outcomes of nerve surgery and are essential tools in complex nerve reconstruction...
Snowboard wrist guards--use, efficacy, and design. A systematic reviewSuezie Kim
NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 301 East 17th Street, New York, NY 10003, USA
Bull NYU Hosp Jt Dis 69:149-57. 2011..There is no consensus as to what type or design of wrist guard is the most effective and which wrist guards are available for use by the consumer...
Arthroscopic reduction-association of the scapholunateAlberto J Aviles
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
Arthroscopy 23:105.e1-5. 2007..Arthroscopy facilitates anatomic reduction of the joint, as well as the critically important, precise placement of the cannulated HBS screw, by use of 3 portals rather than the traditional 2-incision approach...
Carpal fractures excluding the scaphoidMordechai Vigler
Hand Surgery Service, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY 10003, USA
Hand Clin 22:501-16; abstract vii. 2006..This article organizes current knowledge of these potentially difficult fractures, with a table of diagnosis and treatment guidelines...
Release of the transverse carpal ligament alone is associated with elevated pressure beneath the distal volar forearm fascia in a cadaver model of carpal tunnel syndromeKenneth R Means
Curtis National Hand Center, Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
J Hand Surg Am 32:1533-7. 2007..The purpose of this study is to determine whether release of the distal volar forearm fascia (DVFF) is necessary at the time of median nerve decompression for carpal tunnel syndrome...
