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Spaghetti wrist injuries, defined by at least three transected structures including nerves and vessels, commonly affect young men. Ulnar structures and nerves are most frequently injured, with functional recovery varying significantly.

Area of Science:

  • Hand surgery
  • Trauma surgery
  • Orthopedic surgery

Background:

  • Spaghetti wrist injuries involve complex lacerations of multiple structures in the distal forearm.
  • These injuries pose significant challenges for surgical repair and functional recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the patterns of injury in spaghetti wrist lacerations.
  • To evaluate the surgical outcomes and functional recovery in patients with these injuries.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of 60 patients with spaghetti wrist injuries treated between 1988 and 1996.
  • Data collected included injury mechanisms, structures involved, and surgical repair outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Accidental glass lacerations were the most common cause (61.0%).

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  • The ulnar nerve, ulnar artery, and flexor carpi ulnaris were most frequently injured.
  • Functional recovery varied, with good range of motion but disappointing sensory return in many patients.

    • Conclusions:

    • Spaghetti wrist injuries often involve ulnar structures, necessitating careful surgical planning.
    • While motor function can recover well, sensory recovery remains a challenge.