Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to Steven P Sampson.
We performed 100 percutaneous releases of the trigger digits in a cadaveric model using an 18-gauge needle. Successful percutaneous release was achieved for only 59 digits (59%). No neurovascular injury occurred. We found that a percutaneous trigger digit release resulted in high percentage of incomplete releases of A1 pulley, especially in the thumb, index, and little fingers.
Enchondroma protuberans is a rare benign tumor. We present a case of late recurrence of a previously reported enchondroma protuberans in the hand. This was treated successfully with curettage and calcium carbonate grafting.
Giant cell tumour of bone in the phalanx of the hand is extremely rare. A case of giant cell tumour of distal phalanx treated with a ray amputation is presented.