Flexor Sheath: Purposes, Repairs, and the Importance of Finger Mobility
One of the most common side-effects of flexor tendon laceration or injury left unchecked is sheath retraction. This is a phenomenon wherein the flexor sheath pulls back and becomes inoperable,
Flexor Tendon Injuries: The Consequences
Flexor tendon injuries are damaging for one very important reason. These flexible cords attach to our muscles and bones in configurations that allowing for all varieties of bending. Without them,
Under the Microscope: Comminuted Fracture Treatment
What most people get wrong about a broken bone is thinking of it like a pretzel, snapped neatly in two. This could be the case, depending on how you go
Forearm Fracture Symptoms for Adults and Children
So your doctor’s just informed you you’ve sustained a forearm fracture. Congratulations – you’re probably in quite a lot of pain. The thought of breaking your arm isn’t something most
What Are Proximal Humerus Fractures?
Proximal humerus fractures are one of the more common varieties of bone fracture out there, and with good reason. The upper arm bone, or humerus, connects to the shoulder blade
Wolf Plate Bone Fracture Repair
Cast immobilization still has a place in the treatment of long bone fractures. With that said, orthopaedic surgeons today are increasingly inclined to recommend surgery geared at restoring function as
Long Bone Fractures and the Wolf Plate
In the bone plate industry, innovation is the name of the game. And there are very few products that come from a history of innovation like the Wolf long bone
Proximal Humerus Fractures
These injuries are more commonly referred to as shoulder fractures. In fact, proximal humerus fractures represent the majority of fractures in the area around the shoulder, including the scapula. Medical
On Flexor Tendon Injuries: Part 2
Flexor tendon injuries refer to deep cuts in the muscles that bend your fingers (the titular flexor tendons). Complications from these can range from severe pain and tenderness to a