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Forearm muscle herniae and their treatment
J O Roberts1, P J Regan, J C Dickinson
1Department of Plastic Surgery, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.
Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|August 1, 1989
Summary
Forearm muscle hernias, also known as myocoeles, can cause severe symptoms impacting work. Surgical repair using grafts or tendon interweave effectively resolves symptoms, allowing patients to return to full employment.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
Background:
- Forearm muscle hernias (myocoeles) are rare conditions.
- Symptoms can be debilitating, affecting patient function and employment.
Observation:
- Three distinct cases of forearm muscle hernia were analyzed.
- Etiologies varied among the cases.
- All patients presented with severe symptoms significantly interfering with their work.
Findings:
- Surgical repair involved closing fascial defects.
- Techniques included using lata onlay grafts or palmaris longus tendon interweave.
- All surgical interventions resulted in complete symptom resolution.
Implications:
- Surgical repair is an effective treatment for forearm muscle hernias.
- Restoration of function and return to employment are achievable outcomes.
- This approach highlights successful management of myocoeles.