Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to W M Jenkin.
The authors presented a study of 93 patients who underwent a total of 183 nail matricectomies. The study was undertaken to establish the incidence of postoperative epidermal inclusion cysts, which was 5.5%.
Implant arthroplasty was introduced with the intention that it would relieve pain, provide stability, provide motion, and allow the part to be mobilized. It is a relatively recent phenomenon and long-term results remain difficult to predict.
The intermediate phalangectomy is discussed as an alternative to resection of the head of the proximal phalanx when surgically addressing the hammered digit syndrome. Its use in several other clinical settings is presented along with its contraindications and potential complications.
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