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Radiographic Findings and Novel Intraoperative Approach to Saddle Syndrome: A Case Presentation
Olivia A Swaim1, Samuel J Luchsinger2, Edward J Wu1
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
|August 14, 2026
Summary
Saddle syndrome, caused by hand adhesions, can be difficult to diagnose. A new surgical approach using a commissural technique improved visualization and led to full recovery in a repetitive strain case.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Hand Surgery
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
Background:
- Saddle syndrome involves post-traumatic adhesions in hand webspaces, complicating diagnosis due to unclear criteria.
- Repetitive strain injuries, like those from motorcycle use, can precipitate saddle syndrome.