Flexor Pollicis Longus Tendon Rupture in the Rheumatoid Patient (Mannerfelt Syndrome): Evaluation and Surgical Management
This video discusses management of FPL rupture in the rheumatoid patient. The author's preferred technique is FDS to FPL tendon transfer combined with open carpal tunnel release and flexor tenosynovectomy.
Orthopaedic surgeon, fellowship trained in hand, wrist, shoulder and elbow surgery, treating upper extremity injuries for patients of all ages. Accepting New Patients: (617) 965-HAND (4263).
Clinical faculty member at Tufts University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
This video demonstrates the utility and surgical technique for radial forearm flap harvest, including step-by-step instructions as well as tips and tricks. Following this, the posterior interosseous artery flap is described in a similar fashion. Cadaveric dissection of both flaps is then demonstrated. This lab is from "The Complete Hand Surgeon: Flaps You Should Know After Fellowship (Lab)," recorded at the 74th
Annual Meeting of the ASSH in 2019