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Ultrasound-Guided Needle Release Combined with Corticosteroid Injection for the Treatment of Supinator Syndrome

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[Syndactyly].

P Samson¹, B Salazard

¹Institut de la main et du membre supérieur, clinique Monticelli, 88, rue du Commandant-Rolland, 13008 Marseille, France. philippe.samson@wanadoo.fr

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Syndactyly, a common congenital hand anomaly, is surgically treated in infants. Surgical outcomes for syndactyly are generally excellent for simple cases but depend on underlying abnormalities in complex cases.

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Ultrasound-Guided Needle Release Combined with Corticosteroid Injection for the Treatment of Supinator Syndrome

Ultrasound-Guided Needle Release Combined with Corticosteroid Injection for the Treatment of Supinator Syndrome

Published on: May 26, 2023

Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Pediatric Surgery
Plastic Surgery

Background:

Syndactyly is a frequent congenital hand anomaly.
It can occur in isolation or as part of broader genetic syndromes.
Surgical intervention is typically recommended between 6 and 18 months of age.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the surgical management of syndactyly.
To discuss treatment strategies based on syndactyly type and severity.
To evaluate factors influencing functional and cosmetic outcomes.

Main Methods:

Surgical techniques including local flaps and direct closure for commissure construction.
Use of full-thickness skin grafts for complex or extensive syndactyly.
Assessment of outcomes based on case complexity and underlying abnormalities.

Main Results:

Simple syndactyly cases typically yield excellent functional and cosmetic results.
Local flaps and direct closure are effective for commissure construction.
Skin grafts are valuable for complex cases involving adjacent web spaces.

Conclusions:

Surgical correction of syndactyly can achieve excellent outcomes, particularly in simpler presentations.
Prognosis in complex syndactyly is significantly influenced by the degree of skeletal, articular, and tendinous involvement.
Timely surgical intervention is crucial for optimal hand function and aesthetics.