Post-traumatic osteonecrosis of the metacarpal head is a challenging problem, particularly
in younger patients in whom arthroplasty may not be a durable option. Although several …

In digital joint defects, reconstruction is meant to obtain a stable, mobile and pain-free finger.
Six patients aged 29 years in average (15–46) and who were prospectively followed-up …

PURPOSE: Traumatic defects of the condyles of the proximal phalanx (P1) are challenging
injuries. Use of osteochondral grafts from the hamate had been described for defects of the …

Interventions: OATS was planned as a surgical treatment. Surgery uncovered a 10× 10 mm
2, isolated cartilage defect of the 3rd MCP head that had an irregular margin and a loose …

Treatment of a large articular cartilage defect in the distal radius poses a significant
challenge to hand surgeons. To reduce the development of secondary degenerative …

Osteonecrosis of the metacarpal head is a rare condition reported to occur spontaneously or
in association with steroid medication, systemic lupus erythematosus, and hypercoagulable …

Обосновывается анатомическая возможность формирования несвободных костных
трансплантатов в нижней трети предплечья и их перемещения. Доказано, что …

The management of articular cartilage defects continues to be one of the most challenging
clinical problems for orthopaedic surgeons. Many surgical procedures have been described …

Osteochondral injuries of the metacarpal head require anatomical restoration to prevent
limitations in range of motion and osteoarthritis. Osteochondral bone grafting is a viable …