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Crowe CS, Pino PA, Rhee PC. Expert consensus on the surgical evaluation and management of upper extremity spasticity in adults. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2023; 48:986-997. [PMID: 37717178 DOI: 10.1177/17531934231192843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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In the last decade there has been incredible interest and advancement in the surgical care of adult patients with upper motor neuron (UMN) injuries. Spasticity represents a prevalent and debilitating feature of UMN syndrome, which can result from cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, cerebrovascular accident and traumatic or anoxic brain injury. While several diagnostic tools and management strategies have been described for upper limb spasticity, evidence-based practice guidelines do not currently exist due to low patient volume and a paucity of surgeons routinely performing surgeries in UMN syndrome patients. As such, expert consensus may help provide guidance for patients, therapists and clinicians alike. In this article an expert panel was assembled, and the Delphi method was utilized to present diagnostic considerations, define operative indications, discuss surgical treatment modalities and encourage a standard set of outcome measures for patients with upper extremity spasticity.
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- Christopher S Crowe
- Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Brown E, Kastner T, Harder J, Cox C, MacKay B. Flexor tenotomies for the treatment of bilateral wrist contracture after traumatic brain injury: A case report. Clin Case Rep 2023; 11:e7869. [PMID: 37744617 PMCID: PMC10517200 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.7869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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Traumatic brain injuries have the potential to cause the development of long-term complications. We aim to show that the use of flexor tenotomies in the treatment of flexion contractures following traumatic brain injury is a viable solution.
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- Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterLubbockTexasUSA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Hand SurgeryTexas Tech University Health Sciences CenterLubbockTexasUSA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Hand SurgeryTexas Tech University Health Sciences CenterLubbockTexasUSA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Hand SurgeryTexas Tech University Health Sciences CenterLubbockTexasUSA
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A pilot study on lengthening potentials and biomechanical effects of double and triple hemisection on tendon with slide lengthening. Sci Rep 2023; 13:3922. [PMID: 36894616 PMCID: PMC9998391 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-30791-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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The current study explored the slide-lengthening potentials of double and triple hemisections and the biomechanical effects of different inter-hemisection distances. Forty-eight porcine flexor digitorum profundus tendons were divided into double- and triple-hemisection groups (Groups A and B) and a control group (Group C). Group A was divided into Group A1 (distance between hemisections were the same as Group B) and Group A2 (distance between hemisections corresponded to the greatest distance between hemisections in Group B). Biomechanical evaluation, motion analysis, and finite element analysis (FEA) were performed. Failure load of intact tendon was significantly highest among groups. When the distance was 4 cm, the failure load of Group A increased significantly. When the distance between the hemisections was 0.5 or 1 cm, the failure load of Group B was significantly lower than Group A. Tendon elongation and failure load of Group B were significantly lower than those in Group A when the greatest distance between hemisections was the same. Consequently, Double hemisections had a similar lengthening ability to that of triple hemisections with the same distance, but better when the distances between extreme hemisections matched. However, the driving force for the initiation of lengthening may be greater.
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Management of a Thumb-In-Palm Deformity in Adult Patients With Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome. J Hand Surg Am 2023; 48:91.e1-91.e11. [PMID: 36058766 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The thumb-in-palm (TIP) deformity in adults with upper motor neuron syndrome results from an imbalance of extrinsic and intrinsic muscular forces. Traditionally, the thumb is adducted against the index ray, and flexed to varying degrees at the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints. However, not all TIP deformities result from the same underlying imbalances. The severity of the deformity ranges over a spectrum dependent upon the involved muscle groups and underlying spasticity, myostatic contracture, and/or joint contractures. Surgical procedures for correcting a TIP deformity can be classified broadly as procedures used for functional, present volitional motor control, versus nonfunctional, absent motor control. Techniques include tenotomies, tenodeses, tendon lengthenings, tendon transfers, tendon reroutings, neurectomies, and joint releases. A focused physical examination is key in developing a patient-specific treatment algorithm.
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Munaretto N, Tagliero A, Patel R, Rhee PC. Distal Radius Fracture Treatment Outcomes in Patients With Ipsilateral Hemiplegia or Hemiparesis. Hand (N Y) 2022; 17:19S-24S. [PMID: 33789515 PMCID: PMC9793617 DOI: 10.1177/1558944721999733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Little information exists to guide decision-making with regard to distal radius fractures in the setting of ipsilateral hemiparesis or hemiplegia. METHODS Patients who sustained a distal radius fracture in the setting of ipsilateral hemiparesis or hemiplegia secondary to brain injury were evaluated. Investigated variables included perioperative pain, preinjury House functional classification score, length of immobilization, radiographic outcome measurements, and time to union. RESULTS There were 15 patients with distal radius fractures with a mean age of 65.9 years. The mean clinical and radiographic follow-up was 2.8 and 2.9 years, respectively. Wrists were placed into the nonoperative group (NOG, n = 10) and operative group (OG, n = 5). Pain significantly decreased at final follow-up for both groups. Baseline House functional classification scores averaged 1.3 and 1.6 for the NOG and OG, respectively, and were maintained at final follow-up. Length of immobilization for the NOG was 46 days and OG was 37 days, P = .15. Radiographic outcomes at final follow-up in the NOG and OG, respectively, were a mean radial height of 9.3 versus. 11.6 mm, radial inclination of 18.3° versus 22.3°, 4.2° dorsal tilt versus 5.3° volar tilt, and tear drop angle of 45.6° versus 44.5°. There were no significant differences in these measurements. Time to radiographic union averaged 58 days for the NOG and 67 days for the OG, P = .42. There were no revision surgeries. CONCLUSIONS Based on this small case series, patients with distal radius fracture and ipsilateral hemiparesis or hemiplegia may have similar clinical, functional, and radiographic outcomes, regardless of nonoperative or operative treatment.
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Patel R, Rhee PC. Assessment of 30-Day Adverse Events in Single-Event, Multilevel Upper Extremity Surgery in Adult Patients with Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome. Hand (N Y) 2022; 17:933-940. [PMID: 33305596 PMCID: PMC9465791 DOI: 10.1177/1558944720975151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Upper motor neuron (UMN) syndrome consists of muscle spasticity, weakness, and dyssynergy due to a brain or spinal cord injury. The purpose of this study is to describe the perioperative adverse events for adult patients undergoing single-event, multilevel upper extremity surgery (SEMLS) due to UMN syndrome. METHODS A retrospective case series was performed for 12 consecutive adult patients who underwent SEMLS to correct upper extremity dysfunction or deformity secondary to UMN syndrome. The evaluation consisted of primary outcome measures to identify readmission rates and classify adverse events that occurred within 30 days after surgery. RESULTS All 12 patients were functionally dependent with 50% (n = 6) men and 50% (n = 6) women at a mean age of 43.6 years (range: 21-73) with a mean of 5.92 (range: 0-16) comorbid diagnoses at the time of surgery. There were no intraoperative complications, hospital readmissions, or deaths among the 12 patients. Five patients experienced 5 minor postoperative complications that consisted of cast- or orthosis-related skin breakdown remote from the incision (n = 3), incidental surgical site hematoma that required no surveillance or intervention (n = 1), and contact dermatitis attributed to the surgical dressing that resolved with topical corticosteroids (n = 1). CONCLUSIONS With an appropriate multidisciplinary approach, there is minimal risk for developing perioperative and 30-day postoperative adverse events for adults undergoing SEMLS to correct upper extremity deformities secondary to UMN syndrome. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV.
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- Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Travis Air Force Base, CA, USA
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Fahrenkopf MP, Rhee PC. Surgical Management of Spastic Shoulder Deformities in Adult Patients. J Hand Surg Am 2022; 47:906.e1-906.e9. [PMID: 35660337 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.03.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Spastic shoulder deformity in patients with upper motor neuron syndrome results from an imbalance of muscle forces about the shoulder girdle. In typical spastic deformities, the shoulder assumes an adducted and internally rotated posture. The severity of the deformity can range over a spectrum depending on the involved muscle groups, degree of spasticity, and presence of myostatic and/or joint contractures. Surgical options to correct the spastic shoulder deformity can be broadly classified as procedures for the functional versus nonfunctional shoulder or, in other words, preserved versus absent volitional motor control, respectively. Techniques include tenotomy, fractional lengthening, tenodesis, and periarticular soft tissue release. A focused physical examination is imperative in developing a patient-specific treatment algorithm.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
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Coulet B, Coroian F, Chammas M, Laffont I. What can be expected from tendon transfers in the upper limb in central nervous system disorders? HAND SURGERY & REHABILITATION 2021; 41S:S159-S166. [PMID: 34474171 DOI: 10.1016/j.hansur.2020.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2019] [Revised: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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In addition to motor deficits, central nervous system disorders combine major alterations in the motor pattern with spasticity and over time, contractures. Their varied clinical presentation makes their assessment and the therapeutic strategy more complex. For these reasons, tendon transfers in this population will have more limited indications and above all, will have to be integrated into a complex surgical program combining other procedures such as tendon lengthening, selective neurotomies and joint stabilization. The surgical strategy is far from being obvious. When faced with clinical presentations having very different objectives - functional or comfort only - it is difficult at first sight to build a standardized surgical program. We therefore propose a method to evaluate these patients, thanks to a score (INOM) that integrates prognostic factors and parameters to be corrected surgically. Three components guide this program: a prognostic factor (proximal motor control of the shoulder and elbow), correction of abnormal limb postures and restoration of active elbow, wrist and finger extension. The surgical strategy can be constructed from the INOM score which establishes the priorities for care. Nerve blocks and botulinum toxin injections are essential tools for this analysis. They help distinguish between spasticity and contracture, and can unmask certain antagonistic muscles. A tendon transfer in this population will be just as effective by the function it restores as by the action it suppresses in a malpositioned limb. For each joint, we describe the indications for tendon transfers and their relative role among the techniques with which they must be combined.
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- B Coulet
- Service de chirurgie de la main et du membre supérieur, chirurgie des paralysies, Hôpital Lapeyronie, CHU Montpellier, Avenue du doyen Gaston Giraud, 34295 Montpellier cedex 5, France.
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- Service de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation, Hôpital Lapeyronie, CHU Montpellier, Avenue du doyen Gaston Giraud, 34295 Montpellier cedex 5, France
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- Service de chirurgie de la main et du membre supérieur, chirurgie des paralysies, Hôpital Lapeyronie, CHU Montpellier, Avenue du doyen Gaston Giraud, 34295 Montpellier cedex 5, France
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- Service de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation, Hôpital Lapeyronie, CHU Montpellier, Avenue du doyen Gaston Giraud, 34295 Montpellier cedex 5, France
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Patel R, Rhee PC. Team Approach: Multidisciplinary Perioperative Care in Upper-Extremity Reconstruction for Adults with Spasticity and Contractures. JBJS Rev 2020; 8:e0164. [DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.19.00164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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AlHakeem N, Ouellette EA, Travascio F, Asfour S. Surgical Intervention for Spastic Upper Extremity Improves Lower Extremity Kinematics in Spastic Adults: A Collection of Case Studies. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2020; 8:116. [PMID: 32154240 PMCID: PMC7047100 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.00116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2019] [Accepted: 02/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Spasticity of the upper extremity often occurs after injury to the upper motor neurons (UMN). This condition can greatly interfere with the hand positioning in space and the functional use of the arm, affecting many daily living activities including walking. As gait and balance involve the coordination of all segments of the body, the control of upper limbs movement is necessary for smooth motion and stability. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of surgical interventions on upper extremity spasticity to gait patterns in three spastic patients, as a way to assess the effect on patient's mobility. METHODS Three patients with an anoxic brain injury, upper extremity spasticity, and an altered gait participated in this study. A specific treatment plan based on the patient was tailored by the orthopedic hand surgeon to help release the contractures and spastic muscles. Three-dimensional gait analysis was performed before surgery, 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively. During each experimental session, the patient walked at a self-selected pace in a straight line across four force plates embedded into the floor (Kistler®). Motion data were acquired using Vicon® Motion Capturing System. Spatiotemporal measurements as well as bilateral kinematics of the hip, knee and ankle were studied. The results from matched non-disabled controls were included as reference. RESULTS Overtime, clinical assessment displayed recovery in hand functions and restored sensation in the fingers. Gait analysis results demonstrated overall improvements in spatiotemporal parameters, specifically in cadence and walking speed. Improvements in kinematics of the lower limbs were also evident. CONCLUSION The results of this study indicated that, within a timeframe of one year, gait patterns improved in all patients. These observations suggest that, over time, upper limb surgery has the potential to improve the biomechanics of gait in spastic patients.
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- Nojoud AlHakeem
- Biomechanics Research Laboratory, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, United States
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- Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Coral Gables, FL, United States
- Department of Orthopedics, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL, United States
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- Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, United States
- Mount Sinai Medical Center, Max Biedermann Institute for Biomechanics, Miami Beach, FL, United States
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States
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- Biomechanics Research Laboratory, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, United States
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Rhee PC. Surgical Management of the Spastic Forearm, Wrist, and Hand: Evidence-Based Treatment Recommendations. JBJS Rev 2019; 7:e5. [DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.18.00172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Rhee PC. Surgical Management of Upper Extremity Deformities in Patients With Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome. J Hand Surg Am 2019; 44:223-235. [PMID: 30266480 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2018.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2018] [Accepted: 07/09/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Injury to the central nervous system can create upper extremity deformities and dysfunction, typically caused by a cerebrovascular accident, traumatic brain injury, anoxic brain injury, or spinal cord injury. Regardless of the etiology, disruption of inhibitory upper motor neuron (UMN) pathways can lead to a constellation of symptoms such as muscle weakness, decreased motor control, hyperexcitable tendon reflexes, muscle spasticity, and agonist-antagonist cocontraction that characterizes a condition known as UMN syndrome. The magnitude of neurorecovery varies among patients who have sustained brain injuries and can be classified as having a functional or nonfunctional upper extremity based on the presence or absence of volitional motor control at a specific joint, respectively. Many surgical procedures can be employed to optimize function, decrease pain, improve hygiene, and enhance cosmesis in patients with UMN syndrome.
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Upper motor neuron disease or injury can lead to muscle spasticity or nonfunction throughout the body. Imbalance in muscle forces predisposes patients to development of functional deficiencies, contractures, pain, and poor hygiene. The approach to neuro-orthopaedic patients is by necessity multidisciplinary, because a variety of nonsurgical and surgical options are available. In evaluating each patient, surgeons must consider the extent and quality of any deformity, potential for improvement in function, the ability to alleviate pain, and potential for improvement in hygiene and cosmesis. Surgical techniques include tendon lengthenings, releases, transfers, osteotomies, and bony fusions.
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- Matthew T Winterton
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3737 Market Street, 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, 2 Wood Center, 34th and Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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