2021
Differential Pulley Release in Trigger Finger: A Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial
Wu RT, Walker ME, Peck CJ, Liu YJ, Hetzler P, Le NK, Smetona J, Thomson JG. Differential Pulley Release in Trigger Finger: A Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial. Hand 2021, 18: 244-249. PMID: 33648377, PMCID: PMC10035080, DOI: 10.1177/1558944721994231.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTrigger fingerA1 pulleyComplete resolutionSymptom resolutionClinical trialsA1 releaseIncomplete resolutionGreater symptom resolutionRandomized clinical trialsTrigger finger releasePulley releaseSurgical releaseLarge trialsFinger releaseActive flexionPalmar aponeurosisPatientsTrialsPrimary causeFingerReleaseSymptomsAponeurosisPathologyFlexion
2013
Experimental Model of Trigger Finger Through A1 Pulley Constriction in a Human Cadaveric Hand: A Pilot Study
Liu KJ, Thomson JG. Experimental Model of Trigger Finger Through A1 Pulley Constriction in a Human Cadaveric Hand: A Pilot Study. The Journal Of Hand Surgery 2013, 38: 1933-1940. PMID: 23978786, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.06.033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWork of flexionHuman cadaveric handsTrigger digitsA1 pulleyCadaveric handsA4 pulleysInvestigation of pathophysiologyNovel treatment strategiesPulley-tendon systemTrigger fingerHistological changesTreatment strategiesDigital flexor tendonFlexor tendonsExperimental modelFlexionPilot studyTrial conditionsConstrictionHuman tissuesPulley systemPathophysiologyA2
2012
The Effects of A1 Pulley Release after Flexor Tendon Repair in a Cadaveric Model
Buonocore SD, Broer PN, Kaldany A, Sawh-Martinez R, Thomson JG. The Effects of A1 Pulley Release after Flexor Tendon Repair in a Cadaveric Model. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2012, 130: 857-864. PMID: 22691846, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0b013e318262f251.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Effects of Edema and Self-adherent Wrap on the Work of Flexion in a Cadaveric Hand
Buonocore S, Sawh-Martinez R, Emerson JW, Mohan P, Dymarczyk M, Thomson JG. The Effects of Edema and Self-adherent Wrap on the Work of Flexion in a Cadaveric Hand. The Journal Of Hand Surgery 2012, 37: 1349-1355. PMID: 22633224, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2012.03.038.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2001
Early Passive Mobilization after Digital Nerve Repair and Grafting in a Fresh Cadaver
Chao R, Braün S, Ta K, Palesty J, Mine R, Syed S, Chang D, Thomson J. Early Passive Mobilization after Digital Nerve Repair and Grafting in a Fresh Cadaver. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2001, 108: 386-391. PMID: 11496180, DOI: 10.1097/00006534-200108000-00017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNerve injuryNerve repairDuran protocolNerve graftsNerve gapsDigital nerveEarly passive mobilizationDigital nerve repairPercent of repairsWeeks of immobilizationRisk of rupturePostoperative mobilizationEarly mobilizationFunctional recoveryPassive mobilizationTendon injuriesClinical managementTreatment strategiesAxon regrowthCadaver handsFresh cadaversInjuryNerveTendonResection