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Prashantha Kesari1, Mukund Jagannathan
1Department of Plastic Surgery, Lokamanya Tilak Muncipal Medical College and General Hospital, Mumbai, India. drkesari@yahoo.com
Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
|June 6, 2008
Summary
A versatile steel or aluminum mesh offers an affordable and effective solution for stabilizing the hand and wrist. This mesh aids in Kirschner wire placement and postoperative splinting, proving to be a valuable orthopedic tool.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Biomaterials science
Background:
- Effective hand and wrist stabilization is crucial for surgical outcomes.
- Existing methods may be costly or cumbersome.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and evaluate a novel application of steel or aluminum mesh for hand and wrist procedures.
- To highlight the practical benefits of this mesh in orthopedic settings.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing a moldable steel or aluminum mesh in conjunction with a hand table.
- Employing the mesh as a guide for Kirschner wire insertion.
- Using the mesh for postoperative splinting of the hand and wrist.
Main Results:
- The mesh provides optimal positioning for fingers and wrist.
- It serves as an effective guide for precise Kirschner wire placement.
- The mesh functions as a reliable postoperative splint.
Conclusions:
- Steel or aluminum mesh is an inexpensive, readily available, and autoclavable option.
- Its lightweight, sturdy, yet moldable properties make it highly practical for orthopedic applications.
