Translation and cultural adaptation of the Brief Michigan Hand Questionnaire to Brazilian Portuguese language
This study aimed to translate the BMHQ to Portuguese to permit cross-cultural adaptation to Brazilians patients.
Methods
We translated the Brief Michigan Hand Questionnaire from the original version (English) to Brazilian Portuguese. The translation and cultural adaptation of the content of this tool consisted of six stages, according to the methodology proposed by medical literature: (1) initial translation of the questionnaire by two independent translators; (2) synthesis of translations and reconciliation; (3) back-translation to Engli...
Source: Hand - September 1, 2014 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Excisional biopsy of suspected benign soft tissue tumors of the upper extremity: correlation between preoperative diagnosis and actual pathology
Conclusions
A hand surgeon’s preoperative diagnosis without imaging is usually correct prior to excision of a mass in the hand. Discrepant diagnoses are usually benign and do not alter treatment.
Level of evidence: Prognostic II (Source: Hand)
Source: Hand - September 1, 2014 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Outcomes after repair of subacute-to-chronic grade III metacarpophalangeal joint collateral ligament injuries in fingers are suboptimal
Discussion
Primary repair of complete MPJ collateral ligament injuries of the fingers may be performed in the subacute to chronic setting. Although joint stability was restored, patients continued to have decreased grip strength and residual disability. (Source: Hand)
Source: Hand - September 1, 2014 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
First carpometacarpal arthroplasty with ligamentous reconstruction: a long-term follow-up
Conclusions
This study demonstrates the consistent short, intermediate, and long-term clinical, functional, and radiographic outcomes following a trapeziectomy with FCR suspension arthroplasty. (Source: Hand)
Source: Hand - September 1, 2014 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Reconstruction of malunited diaphyseal fractures of the forearm
Abstract
The forearm is a complex anatomical and functional unit with unique osseous, soft tissue and articular relationships. Disruption of these important relations can have a significant impact, leading to pain, instability of the radio-ulnar articulation and reduced range of motion. The gold standard for treating forearm fractures in adults remains anatomic reduction, stable plate fixation and preservation of the surrounding blood supply. Failure to achieve these goals may lead to malunion, requiring reconstructive surgery, which can be technically challenging. In this review, we discuss the essenti...
Source: Hand - September 1, 2014 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
