Publications
Forward and reverse kinematic modelling of normal finger motion, compared to finger motion in entrapment neuropathy Hasselt University
Sonography of the finger flexor and extensor system at the hand and wrist level: findings in volunteers and anatomical correlation in cadavers Vrije Universiteit Brussel
An Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Surgical Technique for Trigger Finger Release Using a Minimally Invasive Surgical Knife Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Triggering of the finger at the A1 pulley is one of the most frequent pathologies encountered in hand surgery and a common cause of hand pain. Open release of the A1 pulley is currently still regarded as the golden-standard procedure. Nevertheless, there is an increasing interest in minimally invasive percutaneous techniques for the treatment of this condition. Current techniques range from percutaneous needle techniques without imaging, to ...
Primary ulnar superficial slip resection in complicated trigger finger KU Leuven
Finger and Hand Vrije Universiteit Brussel
In this chapter we discuss injuries of the fingers. The dorsal hood centers the extensor tendons over the MCP joint and with injuries the tendon may become displaced. Flexor tendon ruptures may occur in the different hand zones but typically in the finger. Retraction may be a very severe complicating surgery. The extensor mechanism is very complex. Ruptures of the central slip may lead to boutonniere deformity and distal slip mallet finger. ...
Palmar Ridges of the Fingers: Radiographic and CT Findings, Correlation with Age, and Histologic Investigation Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Materials and methods: In ...
Bony palmar ridges of the phalanges of the human fingers KU Leuven
Bony palmar ridges of the phalanges of the human fingers Vrije Universiteit Brussel
On imaging studies, bony ridges can be seen at the palmar aspect of the phalanges of the fingers. Our purpose was to address the following: (1) which structures insert on to the ridges and what is the histological appearance? (2) Is there a difference between the different fingers? (3) Is there a correlation between the ridges and age?
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
Two observers retrospectively evaluated 270 radiographs ...
Ultrasound anatomy of the fingers Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Many anatomical details and variants occur in the finger tendons and soft tissue structures. These may lead to misdiagnosis if the radiologist is not well aware of them. We discuss the midhand extensor tendons, dorsal hood, junctura tendinea, conjoint tendons, transverse retinacular ligament, triangular ligament as well as central and distal slip anatomy and ultrasound correlation. The dorsal hood is an important structure to center the ...