Hand Flashcards
PIP joint OA treatment
central fingers with no deformity get arthroplasty; border (index/ring) get fusion - create a cascade with more flexion at pinky PIP 30 to 45 in 5deg increments
tx of a flexible swan neck
PIP splinting to prevent hyperextension
nerve grafting based on trunk
upper and middle trunk do better; lower trunk generall better with transfers - this is bc of the distance from nerve to muscle
tendon nutrition in watershed area
over proximal phalanx via syovial fluid diffusion - called imbibition
consequence of exicsion of distal scaphoid pole in carpal instability
can lead to non-dissociative carpal instability
what is risk of 6U portal
high risk of injury to dorsal sensory branch of ulnar nerve
tx of coller button interwebspace abscess
dorsal and palmar incisions that do NOT cross the webspace
if PIP or DIP stays extended with passive wrist flexion then
there is a flexor tendon injury/discontinuity
bowstringing in thumb caused by
incompetent oblique pulley - equivalent to A2 pulley
Wasse and Flatt classificaiton applies to
PRE-axial (thumb) polydactyly; IV and II are most common
ulnar vs radial perfusion to hand
ulnar is dominant perfusion in most patients
radial digital nerve to thumb course
branch of median nerve that crosses the A1 pulley ulnar to radial
what is clinodactyly and 2 types
radioulnar deviation during development of fingers; usually 5th finger; simple is bony, complex is bony+ soft tissue; uncomplicated 15-45 deg; and complicated > 45deg
clinodactyly
angular deformity; usually only cosmetic; generally does not respond to splinting; 15-45 is uncomplicated; 45+ rotation is complicated
warm ischemia time limit
6 hrs if large amounts of muscle; 12 hrs if NO muscle
what causes Wartenberg sign
overpull of extensor digiti minimi
radial artery course at wrist and palm
cross over FCR and into thenar compartment to make the superficial palmar arch; deep branch passes DEEP to APL/EPB and splits head of 1st Dorsal interosseous splits into princeps policis and branch to deep arch
flexor tenosynovitis w.out improvement
if no change in 24-48 hrs repeat the I&D with extensile incision
tendon transfer for high radial nerve injury
use pronator terres to ERCB; palmaris longus to EPL; variable transfer to EDC
high vs low median nerve injury
high has insensate to the palm; high knocks out all Flexors except ulnar FDP and FCU; low median n injury only knocks out thumb opposition
first step for suspected guyon canal syndrome
EMG - not a CT scan or ultrasound to look for pathology. First need to confirm it_s a LOW ulnar nerve problem
3 zones of guyon canal - zone 1
1 - at proximal edge of volar carpal ligament and ends at nerve burfication (1cm distal to pisiform); ulnar artery bifurcates DISTAL to the ulnar nerve
best prognosis of birth plexus injury
return of biceps by 2 months; if after 5 months then incomplete recover
scapholunate ligament - strongest part
C-shaped on sagittal view, DORSAL third is the strongest part
structure at risk during peds trigger thumb release
radial digital nerve
max distance for nerve conduit
3cm
what tendon makes up the palmar aponeurosis
palmaris longus
low vs high ulnar injury - which has worse clawing
low has worse clawing bc FDP is preserved to ring and little fingers
superifical raidal nerve is how far from styloid
7cm proximal to radial styloid on ulnar side of PIN
tendon adhesions risk factors after repair
gap > 3mm, surgery, crush injury, immobilization
lumbrical anatomy
lumbrical 1 and 2 are innervated by median nerve an unipennate; 3-4 are bipennate and ulnar nerve
PIP arthroplasty criteria
must have good bone stock and sensibility of the joint; normal functioning tendons, if collaterals are out then use silicone; otherwise can use surface
lumbrical plius finger is
paradoxical extension of PIP and DIP due to flexor disruption; tx is release of lumbrical tendon. - can be caused by a long FDP graft
tx for fifth MC fracture
if comminuted and articular - ORIF
STT OA treated with
STT fusion if trapeziometacarpal is NOT involved; if metacarpal is inovlved then CMC arthoplasty or trapeziectomy
SSEP and pre-post ganglionic lesions
absent in post or combo pre/post lesions
acid vs alkali burns
acid is via liquefaction necrosis; alkali burns more subtle initially but penetrate deeper and saponification of adispose
where do the thenar muscles originate
Abductor, Flexor Policis and Opponens policis all start on the transverse carpal ligament - the ADDuctor - starts LONG/middle finger MCP
types of nerve transfers
intra and extra plexal; intral includes phrenic and parts of median or ulnar; extra plexal include intercostals, contralateral C7 and hypoglossal
long thoracic is made up of which roots
C5-6-7
adv of full thickness skin graft
includes sweat, hair, and nerve endings - better sesnation and more durable so less contraction
best conditions for tenolysis
local tendon adhesions, no contractures, full PROM; motivated
MCP collateral ligaments are most taught at what position
MCP flexion at 90
3 zones of guyon canal - zone 2
between palmaris brevis fascia and pisohamate/pisometacarpal ligaments - deep motor branch hooks around the hamate
which ligament stays connected in perilunate dislocation
SHORT radiolunate
mannerfelt lesion
FPL rupture due to bony prominence of scaphoid rubbing on tendon
STAGE 2 SLAC defined by
arthritis of entire radioscaphoid joint - radioLUNATE is spared
wassel IV is
doubel proximal and distal thumb phalanx
FDS rupture in RhA - tx
observation
2 rows of carpal bones
proximal contains the scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform; distal is capitate, hammate, trapezoid; trapezium
transfers for LOW radial nerve injury
same as brand minus those for ERCB - wrist extension is preserved
course of palmar cutaneous branch of median nerve
exits median nerve 5cm proximal to wrist crease; runs in FCR /palmaris longus interval and goes superifical to carpal tunnel to supply sensation to thenar eminence
martin gruber connection
connection between median/ulnar nerve proximal to AIN branch or within FDP (15% of people)
1st step in scaphoid non-union diagnosis
CT through scaphoid axis
froment sign
ulnar nerve injury causing except thumb IP flexion for pinch
what is effect of delayed, >6mons nerve repai
decreases number of regenerating axons and their response to growth factors
tx of scaphoid non union with humpback
MFC graft and fixation
tx of severe wrist-finger contracture
PRC with wrist fusion
tx of boutoneiire
splint for 1st step; then 2nd line is recon of extensor/central slip; 3rd line is generally PIP fusion/arthroplasty if rigid
SNAP testing in pre-vs post-ganglioninc injury
in PRE ganglionic injury patient may be INSESNATE but show a NORMAL SNAP with absent motot
where is 3-4 portal
1cm distal to listers
order of innervation for PIN
ECU is FIRST to return, EIP is LAST
2nd line tx of swan neck
FDS tenodessis, and fowler central slip tenotomy to reduce PIP hyperextension +/- intrinsic release
Dorsal interossei muscle belleies
SUPERFICIAL belly goes UNDER sagittal hood to ABDUCT; DEEP belly goes OVER the sagittal band and helps extend MCP
lunula
white portion of proximal nail
Riche-cannieu connection
connection between median/ulnar nerve in FPB - 50-77% of people
high chance of what with hemidiaphragm paralysis
C5 nerve root avulsion
loss of finger extension in RhA Differential
Sagital band rupture, extensori tendon rupture, PIN palsy due to elbow synovitis, or MCP flexion contracture;
concern for gout and infection what next
start abx and get Cx as first next step
most common pattern fo supraclavicular BPI
all roots avulsed - up to 75-80% of traumatic BPI
FCR tendonitiis is a/w
Scaphotrapezial OA
stage 3 SLAC tx
Fourc corner fusion; then PRC; total wrist fusion
FCR in LRTI resotres which ligament
the intermetacarpal ligament
spiral bands relationship to NV bundler
it is DORSAL to NV bundle and inserts on lateral digital sheet
denervation changes in EMG are seen when
as early as 10-14 days in proximal musclce; and 4-6 weeks in distal - look for fibrillations and sharp waves
axonotmesis and wallerian degen
DOES occur on the part NOT connected to the cell body
brachial artery and median nerve anatomy
brachial Aa is LATERAL to medial nerve at elbow/antecubital fossa
after burn care what position to splint hand
splint in intrinsic plus to AVOID intrinsic minus
thoracodorsal comes off which cord
POSTERIOR cord
VISI vs DISI
SL is strong dorsally so if its out you get DISI; LT is strong volarly so if its out you get VISI
what stimulates tendong fibroblasts
platelet-derived GF stimulates fibroblasts to proliferate and make collagen I
pre-axial polydactyly
thumb side; more common in white; generally SPORADIC
weakest link at tendon repair is
suture KNOT
vascular supply of the hypogastric aa flap
superficial inferior epigastric artery
MSC nerve gets contributions from which roots
C5-7
nerve action potentials positivs vs negative
negative indicates neuropraxia; positive indicates axonotmesis (good recovery)
which is more pain full - pre or post ganglioninc
pre ganglionic is more painful with more dysesthesias etc
central cord vs spiral cord in Dupuytrens
central cord does NOT involve NV bundle and causes MCP contracture; spiral cord is PIP contracture and will merge with grayson lig
why does raidal nn injury above elbow lead to weak grip
secondary to lost wrist extension
tendon transfer for high radial nn injury
pronator terres to ERCB, Palmaris longus to EPL; and FCR to EDC
characterisitic of radial longitutidinal deficiency
thumb aplasia or hypoplasia; elbow contracture and radial deviation of hand
tx of radial longitudinal deficiency
stretch the radial soft tissue with casting then centralize ulna with ring MC or index MC
typical nerve transfers for C5-6 injuries
spinal accessory to suprascapular; triceps branch of radial to axillary and ulner nerve fasical to help biceps
most common congential hand difference
syndactyly
paronychium
lateral nail fold
radial nerve injury timing of tendon transfers
can do early within a week with single extensor to behave as a splint; delayed is generally performed at 6-18months
steroid for lateral epicondylitis - outcomes
better relief at 6 weeks; but increased persistent pain at 1 year
best case for nerve conduit
sensory nerve with gap < 10mm
what transfer for axillary n injury
use triceps branch of radial nn to axillary (leechavengvang transfer)
most common extra articular manifestation of RhA
subQ nodules
pediatri trigger finger treatment
relase of A1 and partial A2, A3 release AND release of 1 slip of FDS
with ulnar drift without MCP disease what is the soft tissue recon
address the extensor subluxation; collateral ligament laxity; synovitis, and volar plate disruption
lumbicals start and insert WHERE
start on FDP and insert on RADIAl side of extensor apparatus
what is assoc with failure of inject DeQ
EPB subsheaths
opponens digit minimi role
supinates litter finger MCP to allow thumb opposition
FDP rupture in RhA
fusion of DIP
PRC vs 4 Corner
PRC disadvantages - lost wrist ROM and grip strength; AVOID if capitate head has degen; 4 Corner - lunate; capitate; hamate; triquetrum - keeps 60% of motion; 80% grip strength
intrinsic vs extrinsinc tendon healing
intrinsic is from within tendon and predominates with early motion; extrinsic is from tendon sheath and predominates with immobilization
tx for stage 3b keinboch
PRC; preserves grip strength and motion.
in RhA - tx of FPL rupture
if advanced disease just do IP fusion; otherwise FDS transfer or graft with spur resection
principles of distal forearm or wrist replant
bone shortening to allow tension free anastomosis; repair ALL cutaneous sensory branches
thumb hypoplasia epidemiology
bilateral and M=F incidence
median nn route into forearm
through sup, and deep heads of pronator terres
max time to mobilize after collagenase for duputrens
up to 7 days; best time is 24-48hrs
median ulnar interconnections called
martin-gruber in forearm; riche cannieu in hand. Motor interconnections from median to ulnar
thumb hypoplasia classification
Buck -Gramcko - 1 is smaller but normal; 2 is skinny phalanx and small with variable thena muscles and CMC instability; III is missing proximal metacarpal and thenars; IV is a floating/thumb nubbin; V is most common - absent thumb
tx of raynaud vasospasm
ca channel blocker, then botox A injection
what nerve is at risk with 3-4 portal
Sup radial sensory nn about 16mm away
extrinsic wrist ligaments whats stronger
VOLAR
stennar lesion
thumb ucl tears and flips outside the joint and lays on TOP of the adductor apponeurosis- needs surgery will not heal on its own
what is pathologic widening on SL gap
> 3mm; if a NON-stress xray its automaticlally static unstable or DISI
tx of lupus in hadn
spinting and MCP soft tissue treatments have HIGH failure rates; generally arthroplasty or fusion for MCP; and fusion of PIP/DIP
lowest revision rate for PIP arthroplasty
silicone volar approach is best; surface replacement dorsal is worst
minimum nerv graft length
10% longer than the gap to avoid tension
surgery for herpetic whitlow
CONTRAindicated due to bacterial superinfection
epitendinous repair points
improves tendon contour, enhances repair strength, and reduces gap formation; running stitch has lower tensile strength than crossed stich or locked mattress
extensor tendon repairs
if > 50% then repair otherwise observe. Proximal injuries do better
x finger vs rev x finger flap
rev is the adipofascial tissue used to cover the DORSAL aspect of adjacent finger. X-finger is for the volar side only
most common carpal coalition
lunotriquetral - most common in blacks; usually Asx
macrodactyly epidemiology
typically UNIlateral; radial digits