30 research outputs found
Results of Long-Term Follow-Up Observations of Blepharoptosis Correction Using the Palmaris Longus Tendon
Frequency of Agenesis Palmaris Longus through Clinical Examination - An East African Study
INTRODUCTION: The Palmaris longus, one of the most variable muscles in the body both flexes the wrist and tenses the palmar fascia. It is used by surgeons as a source of tendon graft and racial differences in its variation have been documented. We sought to determine the frequency of the absence of the Palmaris longus in an East African population. METHODS: A prospective study was conducted using ten common clinical tests among patients and students in a large teaching hospital in East Africa to determine the presence of a Palmaris longus. RESULTS: The overall rate of absence was 4.4% with unilateral absence at 3.3% and bilateral absence at 1.1%. The overall difference between males and females was not statistically significant (p = 0.605). Participants were more likely to have absence in their non dominant hand. DISCUSSION: Our findings though in contrast to many studies worldwide, it concurs with most studies done in the African setting. These differences may be due to the higher levels of manual labour and the more use of the right hand in these activities. The frequency of the absence of Palmaris longus in East Africa has been determined. Surgeons should acquaint themselves with prevalence in their areas of practice
Significant improvement in nerve conduction, arm length, and upper extremity function after intraoperative electrical stimulation, neurolysis, and biceps tendon lengthening in obstetric brachial plexus patients
Biomechanical Evaluation of the TightRope Versus Traditional Docking Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction Technique
A comparision of functional outcomes of conservatively and surgically treated metacarpal neck fractures with angulation greater than 50 degrees
The Pennington's modification of the Kessler repair: unexpected observations through 3-D modelling
Upper Extremity Innervation Patterns and Clinical Implications for Nerve and Tendon Transfer
10.1097/PRS.0000000000003873Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery14061209-1219complete
The panniculus carnosus muscle: a missing link in the chronicity of heel pressure ulcers?
10.1098/rsif.2021.0631JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY INTERFACE19187completedcomplete