Current Measures for Diagnosis, Monitoring, and Outcome Assessment in Orthopedics, Traumatology, and Hand Surgery

A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Orthopedics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2024 | Viewed by 379

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Department of Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Hand Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University and Clinical Department of Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Hand Surgery, University Hospital, Borowska 213, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland
Interests: hand surgery; orthopaedics; peripheral nerve surgery; sports medicine; traumatology
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Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital in Opole, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Opole, Witosa 26, 41-405 Opole, Poland
Interests: Ilizarow method; orthopaedics; peripheral nerve surgery; sports medicine; traumatology
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Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce the call for papers for a Special Issue entitled “Current Measures for Diagnosis, Monitoring, and Outcome Assessment in Orthopedics, Traumatology, and Hand Surgery” to be published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.

The field of orthopaedics, traumatology, and hand surgery continually evolves with advancements in diagnostic tools, monitoring techniques, and outcome assessment measures. This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research and innovations in orthopedics, traumatology, and hand surgery, specifically focusing on developing and applying advanced diagnostic, monitoring, and outcome assessment measures.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Novel diagnostic tools and techniques;
  • Innovations in diagnostic measures;
  • Objective monitoring tools;
  • Patient-reported outcomes and quality of life measures;
  • Advanced monitoring technologies in orthopedics, traumatology, and hand surgery;
  • Outcome assessment methods and criteria;
  • Integrative approaches for comprehensive patient evaluation;
  • Technological advancements, including robotics, computer-assisted surgery, 3D printing, and personalized implants;
  • Challenges and solutions in implementing measures.

We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions and believe that this Special Issue will significantly contribute to advancing knowledge in orthopedics, traumatology, and hand surgery.

Prof. Dr. Paweł Reichert
Prof. Dr. Piotr Morasiewicz
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • clinical evaluation
  • hand surgery
  • orthopaedics
  • performance-based measures
  • physical examination
  • reliability
  • traumatology

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The Direct Tendon Suture and Paratenon Repair Technique for Acute Tendinous Mallet Finger: A Case Series
by Seungjun Lee and Seokchan Eun
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(11), 3215; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13113215 - 30 May 2024
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(1) Introduction: Tendinous mallet finger is a frequent deformity that occurs after an extensor tendon injury during sports or daily life activities. Despite the existence of numerous non-operative and operative techniques to address this deformity, there is a controversy on its optimal management. [...] Read more.
(1) Introduction: Tendinous mallet finger is a frequent deformity that occurs after an extensor tendon injury during sports or daily life activities. Despite the existence of numerous non-operative and operative techniques to address this deformity, there is a controversy on its optimal management. In this study, we aimed to present a direct tendon suture technique using the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint open approach for treating tendinous mallet finger injury. (2) Methods: Between 2019 and 2021, 19 patients with closed non-fracture tendinous mallet fingers underwent the direct tendon and paratenon repair technique. After skin incision, we opened the paratenon with lazy S shape incision and found the ruptured proximal and distal tendon ends. We reapproximated the tendons using a simple interrupted suture with Prolene #6/0. After that, we meticulously performed paratenon repair using PDS #6/0 for preventing readherence. Temporary trans-articular Kirschner wire fixation was used for 4 weeks. (3) Results: All patients were followed-up for 3–8 months (mean: 4.8 months). The mean final extension lag was 6.5 degrees, and the overall rate of cases with excellent and good outcomes using Crawford’s criteria was 85%. (4) Conclusions: In conclusion, this surgical approach could be a reliable alternative for the treatment of tendinous mallet finger injuries. Full article
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