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J de Godebout

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PubMed1992

[Radio-carpal amputation and prosthesis].

Radio-carpal amputation was rejected for a long time because of the difficulties of fitting both myoelectrical and mechanical prostheses, only allowing a purely aesthetic prosthesis. As a result of miniaturization of control systems and the progress in computers, we believe that this now constitutes the best site for amputation whenever it is possible. Preservation of the antero-posterior bony contours of the radius allows the use of short sockets attached by a system of clips. In this way, flexion-extension of the elbow is left free and the movements of pronation and supination can be used. Liberation of the proximal joints facilitates integration of the prosthetic hand.

Amputation, Surgical↗
PubMed1991

["Desensitization" technique in the rehabilitation of the painful hand].

Hand injury patients fairly frequently develop, soon after the injury, hypersensitivity phenomena on contact of the hand with the environment, which may lead to exclusion of the hand. The authors attempt to explain this syndrome on the basis of the pathophysiological theories concerning pain. American authors have proposed an original desensitization treatment based on simple and varied techniques, which provides extremely encouraging results.

Desensitization, Psychologic↗
PubMed1987

[Total paralysis of the brachial plexus. Value of the preservation of the limb and the restoration of active flexion of the elbow].

Twenty-six cases of complete brachial plexus paralysis treated surgically have been studied with particular regard to the function of the preserved limb after at least four years. A partial reinnervation was attempted in 27 cases including six neurotisations in the absence of a useful nerve stump. Out of these 28 patients, 14 remained completely paralysed and 14 recovered active elbow flexion equal to or greater than grade 3. Examination of these young injured patients showed that: 1. The preservation of the limb was always preferable to amputation which was only requested by one patient. 2. Active flexion of the elbow greatly improved the functional result by allowing certain types of holding and gripping activity and the ability to put the paralysed and insensitive hand into the pocket or supported on a surface. It also limits downward dislocation of the shoulder which is often painful.

Adolescent↗