In the clinical evaluation of upper extremity embolism cases, the anamnesis should focus on identifying potential triggering risk factors. The physical examination may reveal sensory deficits, aiding in the determination of ischemia stages. Imaging diagnosis is crucial, with computed tomography (CT) angiography being the preferred examination due to its ability to provide detailed information about arterial anatomy across multiple planes and clear visualization of adjacent structures. Compared to magnetic resonance imaging angiography, CT angiography offers faster results with minimal distortion, despite the exposure to radiation and contrast use. Doppler ultrasonography is another valuable tool in suspected arterial thromboembolism cases, particularly in emergency settings. It offers advantages over CT angiography as it is non-invasive, cost-effective, and does not involve radiation or contrast administration. We present the case of a 68-year-old man who reported a nodule in the medial region of his right thumb for three months. Initially, he experienced significant local pain and limited movement, which gradually improved over time with the use of analgesic medication. Ultrasonography revealed thrombosis in the princeps pollicis artery, and the patient commenced treatment with acetylsalicylic acid. After four months, the patient reported a marked reduction in the nodule size along with pain improvement.
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- lidé MeSH
- palec ruky * krevní zásobení MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- trombóza * diagnóza diagnostické zobrazování MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- kazuistiky MeSH
Infekce ruky je běžný a častý problém, se kterým se setkává chirurg ve své ambulanci. Příčiny jsou pestré – od poranění přes chirurgický zákrok po šíření infekce z jiného místa na těle. Také původci infekce jsou různí, nejčastěji jsou to sice bakterie, ale je potřeba myslet i na viry, plísně a samozřejmě i na problém diagnostiky po napadení parazity a také na vzácné příčiny infektů. Diagnostika musí být rychlá, léčba bez zbytečného otálení a v odůvodněné situaci co nejagresivnější. Tím se vyhneme závažným komplikacím a následkům infekce na tak složité struktuře, jako ruka je. Cílem článku je poskytnout přehled o problematice, potažmo poskytnout informace umožňující včasnou diagnostiku. Jsou navrženy terapeutické možnosti a výkony s důrazem na moderní, tedy aktivní přístup k této problematice, zmíněna je možná prevence infekce na ruce. Článek si klade za cíl zlepšit klinickou praxi v péči o ruku s infektem.
Hand infection is a common and frequent problem encountered by surgeons in their outpatient clinics. The causes are varied, ranging from trauma to surgical intervention and to the spread of infection from elsewhere on the body. The causative agents of infection are also varied, and although bacteria are the most common ones, viruses, fungi, and, of course, the problem of diagnosis after parasite infestation as well as rare causes of infections must also be considered. The diagnosis should be quick and the treatment should be as aggressive as possible without undue delay in a justified situation. This will avoid serious complications and consequences of infection on such a complex structure as the hand. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the problem, and to provide information to support early diagnosis. Therapeutic options and interventions are proposed, with an emphasis on a modern, i.e. active, approach to the problem. Possible prevention of infection on the hand is mentioned. The article aims to improve clinical practice in the care of the hand with infection.
PURPOSE: Arterial variations of the upper limb may bear high importance for many clinical procedures, including the use of flaps in plastic surgery. We present a feasible way for visualization and confirmation of presence of these variations. METHODS: All variations were detected by ultrasonography and confirmed by Color Doppler Imaging. Proper documentation was taken in order to present our findings. RESULTS: We report a case of a 19-year-old female who showed two concomitant arterial variations of the forearm and the hand bilaterally. These two variations were the persistent median artery and the superficial dorsal branch of the radial artery which both significantly contributed to the blood supply of the hand. All examinations were performed by the same investigator and all findings were reviewed by an experienced sonographist. CONCLUSION: An unusual arrangement of the arterial system can be easily detected. We present a feasible way to prevent iatrogenic injuries and increase utilization of anatomical variants knowledge in surgery by using ultrasound prior to planning surgical procedures.
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- arteria radialis * diagnostické zobrazování chirurgie MeSH
- chirurgické laloky krevní zásobení MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- paže MeSH
- ruka diagnostické zobrazování krevní zásobení MeSH
- zápěstí * diagnostické zobrazování chirurgie MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- kazuistiky MeSH
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to illustrate the (potential) diagnostic role of high resolution US images in assessing the elementary lesions of dactylitis. METHODS: Using high-frequency US machines/probes, we matched the micro-anatomical cadaveric architecture of the digit with multiple sonographic findings of dactylitis. High-sensitive color/power Doppler assessments have also been performed to evaluate the digital microvasculature. DISCUSSION: Modern US equipment/features guarantee prompt and in-depth B-mode and color/power Doppler imaging of tiny anatomical structures of the digit which are usually not properly visible with standard US machines. More specifically, hypervascularization of the digital subcutaneous tissue, fibrous pulleys of flexor tendons, dorsal synovial pads as well as pathological changes of the distal entheseal anchorage network can be accurately detected. CONCLUSION: In clinical practice, high-end US equipment can be used to accurately assess the digits in patients with dactylitis. This way, simple and convenient sonographic diagnosis of different elementary lesions can be timely established.
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- diferenciální diagnóza MeSH
- fibróza diagnóza terapie MeSH
- kalcinóza diagnóza patologie terapie MeSH
- kožní manifestace * MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- prsty ruky krevní zásobení patologie MeSH
- Raynaudova nemoc MeSH
- systémová sklerodermie * komplikace MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé MeSH
- Publikační typ
- práce podpořená grantem MeSH
- přehledy MeSH
- MeSH
- cvičení psychologie MeSH
- duševní zdraví * MeSH
- jóga MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- pohybová aktivita * MeSH
- prsty ruky MeSH
- qigong MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé MeSH
BACKGROUND: Tremor is commonly found among healthy humans or prevalently a symptom of neurological dysfunctions. However, the distinction between physiological and pathological tremor is dependent on the examiner's competence. Archimedes Spiral Rating (ASR) is a valid and reproducible semi-quantitative method to assess the severity of action tremor. OBJECTIVES: (1) To assess the range and percentiles of ASR in a large sample seemingly free of tremor-related conditions or symptoms from the population-based CHRIS-study. (2) To analyze the influence of sex, age, and the drawing hand on ASR. (3) To define ASR limits of normal. (4) To supply exemplary Archimedes spiral drawings by each rating to favor consistent and proficient clinical evaluation. METHODS: Accurately investigated participants were randomly sampled over 14 sex-age strata. 2686 paired spirals drawn with both hands by 1343 participants were expertly assessed on a tremor rating scale from 0 to 9. RESULTS: ASR had a quadratic increase with age in both sexes, while it was relatively lower in the dominant compared to the non-dominant hand and in women compared to men. ASRs above sex-age specific 97.5th percentiles of 4 and 5, below and above 60 years of age, respectively, were conceivably of non-physiological nature. CONCLUSIONS: In a large population-based sample we show a steeper increase of action tremor by age as age progresses. Relatively higher ratings among the elderly, males and the non-dominant hands, appear compatible with ASR limits of "normal" across sex-age groups. The current operational evidence may support practitioners differentiating physiological and pathological hand tremor.
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- dospělí MeSH
- funkční lateralita fyziologie MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mladiství MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- referenční hodnoty MeSH
- ruka fyziologie MeSH
- senioři nad 80 let MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- sexuální faktory MeSH
- stupeň závažnosti nemoci MeSH
- tremor * patofyziologie diagnóza MeSH
- věkové faktory MeSH
- Check Tag
- dospělí MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mladiství MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- senioři nad 80 let MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
The hand is a unique structure in human body performing complex activities of daily life making it prone to injuries. While operating on zone VI extensor tendon injury, a surprising entity was observed. The extensor digitorum to the right index finger was absent. This is an extremely rare entity in the literature. Also, all previous studies on the extensor digitorum are cadaveric. Our findings are first of its kind intraoperative, incidental, and confirmed on MRI. Thus, it becomes a case report of special worth mentioning in literature.
- Klíčová slova
- extensor digitorum communis,
- MeSH
- anatomická variace MeSH
- dospělí MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- poranění prstů ruky * chirurgie diagnóza MeSH
- poranění šlachy chirurgie diagnóza MeSH
- prsty ruky abnormality chirurgie diagnostické zobrazování MeSH
- šlachy * abnormality chirurgie diagnostické zobrazování MeSH
- Check Tag
- dospělí MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- kazuistiky MeSH
Acral fibrochondromyxoid tumor (AFCMT) is a recently described likely benign mesenchymal neoplasm arising in the distal extremities with distinctive histologic features and a recurrent THBS1::ADGRF5 fusion. We studied an additional 37 cases of AFCMT and expanded on the so-far reported clinicopathologic and molecular findings. Tumors occurred in 21 females and 16 males, ranging in age from 17 to 78 years (median age: 47), and solely involved the hands (24/37, 65%) or feet (13/37, 35%). Histologic examination revealed well-delineated uni- or multinodular tumors with prominent vasculature-rich septa and bland, chondrocyte-like tumor cells set within abundant chondromyxoid stroma. Immunohistochemical studies showed that tumor cells were positive for CD34 (25/27; 93%) and ERG (27/27; 100%), whereas negative for S100 protein (0/31). Molecular analysis revealed evidence of a THBS1::ADGRF5 fusion in 17 of 19 (89%) successfully tested tumors. Clinical follow-up was available in 8 cases (median: 97 months), with multiple local recurrences in 1 case at 276, 312, and 360 months. We conclude that AFCMT is a distinct entity with reproducible morphologic, immunohistochemical, and molecular genetic features that should be differentiated from other similar appearing acral mesenchymal neoplasms.
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- dospělí MeSH
- hybridizace in situ fluorescenční MeSH
- imunohistochemie MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mladiství MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- nádorové biomarkery * genetika analýza MeSH
- nádory měkkých tkání genetika patologie MeSH
- noha (od hlezna dolů) patologie MeSH
- ruka patologie MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- thrombospondin 1 genetika MeSH
- Check Tag
- dospělí MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mladiství MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: The purpose of this study was to assess the patient experience of trapeziectomy under WALANT for trapeziometacarpal joint (TMJ) osteoarthritis (OA) in a prospective study with 2-year follow-up. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study included 23 patients with TMJ OA undergoing trapeziectomy with WALANT. All patients were seen by a hand therapist preoperatively and at 3, 12, and 24 months postoperatively. At each visit, VAS pain scores, thumb range of motion, grip strength, and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score were assessed. The Picker Patient Experience (PPE-15) questionnaire was administered within 2 weeks of surgery. RESULTS: All 23 patients completed the PPE-15 questionnaire. Their mean age was 64 years. The 21 patients who remained at the 24-month follow-up all said they would choose the same anaesthesia method again. At this follow-up, VAS pain scores, thumb range of motion, key pinch grip and DASH scores had improved significantly, while thumb opposition and hand grip strength remained largely unchanged. The majority of patients felt well informed before and during the procedure, and all patients rated pain relief as good or satisfactory. Nearly 40% of patients reported receiving inadequate information about the postoperative medications. DISCUSSION: Patients have a positive attitude to trapeziectomy with WALANT, and seem to prefer WALANT over other methods of anaesthesia. Trapeziectomy with WALANT for TMJ OA is a safe procedure and appears to give a functional outcome similar to trapeziectomy under general anaesthesia. CONCLUSIONS: Trapeziectomy with WALANT for TMJ OA is safe, preferred by patients and has similar clinical outcome as trapeziectomy in general anesthesia. KEY WORDS: trapeziectomy, osteoarthritis, WALANT.
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- karpometakarpální klouby chirurgie patofyziologie MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- lokální anestezie * metody MeSH
- měření bolesti MeSH
- metakarpální kosti chirurgie MeSH
- následné studie MeSH
- osteoartróza * chirurgie patofyziologie MeSH
- palec ruky chirurgie patofyziologie MeSH
- prospektivní studie MeSH
- průzkumy a dotazníky MeSH
- rozsah kloubních pohybů * MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- síla ruky MeSH
- spokojenost pacientů MeSH
- trapézová kost * chirurgie MeSH
- výsledek terapie MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
