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Video: Mike Hayton performs a Brunelli procedure for a chronic scapho-lunate ligament rupture.

Excision, or amputation, of a toe refers to the surgical removal of a toe or a portion of a toe (e.g., distal phalanx). Fusion (arthrodesis) of a toe refers to the permanent fusing and immobilization of a joint or joints in a toe. Repair of a toe refers to the...

he extensor tendons of the hand are in a relatively superficial position; thus, they are highly susceptible to injury from lacerations, bites, burns, or blunt trauma. Extensor tendon injuries are commonly diagnosed in the emergency department (ED). Certain injuries can be repaired in the ED1 , others should be repaired...

Extensor hallucis longus tendon injuries are uncommon, representing <2% of tendon injuries.1 Lacerations are more common than spontaneous ruptures,2-4 and if neglected are often difficult to primarily repair because of tendon retraction and scarring.
Few reports address the operative treatment of chronic extensor hallucis longus tendon injuries. To our knowledge the...

Surgical repair of an acute proximal hamstring tear By: Peter Salla
This 6 min. video illustrates the key steps in performing primary repair of the acutely torn proximal hamstring tendon. Imaging and postoperative care are also discussed.