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M Solomons

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PubMed2006

A one-stage shoulder arthrodesis and Brooks Seddon pectoralis major to biceps tendon transfer for upper brachial plexus injuries.

Reconstructive procedures to optimise the function of patients with upper brachial plexus injuries are well described. From 1999 to 2005, nine patients underwent a single stage Brooks Seddon pectoralis major to biceps tendon transfer with a glenohumeral arthrodesis for restoration of elbow flexion and shoulder stability. All of these patients had sustained traumatic upper trunk brachial plexus injuries which had not responded to nerve repair, grafting or neurotisation or had a delayed presentation. Results were assessed using a goniometer and the Medical Research Council strength grading. At follow-up of 28.5 months, the average arc of elbow flexion was 103 degrees and eight had good elbow flexion power. There was one failure. We had two complications, both related to humerus fractures below the arthrodesis plate. Both united with conservative treatment. Our experience has given encouraging results with a high level of patient satisfaction. Our indications, operative technique and results are presented.

Adult↗
PubMed2004

Juvenile lunatomalacia is this Kienböck's disease?

An 8-year-old boy with stage III Kienböck's disease was treated by immobilization of the wrist. He made a complete clinical recovery and serial X-rays and MRI scans demonstrated complete revascularization of the lunate which regained near normal architecture.

Casts, Surgical↗
PubMed2004

Clinical experience with end-to-side nerve transfer.

A retrospective study was undertaken to determine the effectiveness of end-to-side nerve transfer. Twenty patients with peripheral nerve lesions of varying aetiology underwent 23 end-to-side nerve transfers over a 15-month period. The mean patient age was 30 years and 18 were male. The mean delay in presentation was 2.4 months. All underwent end-to-side nerve repairs and were reviewed in outpatients at regular intervals. Ten patients were lost to follow-up before 12 months and were therefore excluded from the study. The remaining ten patients, who had undergone 13 end-to-side procedures, had a mean follow-up period of 16 months. None demonstrated objective evidence of motor recovery at the end of the study period. Four patients had modest recovery of deep protective sensation, and two patients suffered a subtle degree of "donor" nerve morbidity. We have abandoned this technique in our centre in preference for standard nerve grafting techniques.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2001

Gluteus minimus: observations on its insertion.

In 17 adult and 3 full term fetuses the hip joints were dissected to expose the insertion of gluteus minimus. An attachment of the deep surface of the tendon as it passes over the hip joint capsule was found in every case. Histological examination of this insertion confirmed the presence of short intramuscular tendons firmly anchoring the tendon to the capsule. It is suggested that this attachment retracts the capsule during hip joint motion, thereby preventing capsular entrapment.

Adult↗
PubMed1974

Family planning.

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Contraceptives, Oral↗