What is the lasso procedure?

The Zancolli lasso procedure is easy to perform and does not require extensive postoperative training. It restores synchronous finger flexion and spares other superficialis tendons, thus avoiding swan neck deformity of the fingers. Key words: leprosy; tendons; ulnar nerve.

Can claw hand be fixed?

Claw hand is often treatable. With treatment, your symptoms may improve or completely disappear, depending on the cause and severity of your condition.

What is an Opponensplasty?

Opponensplasty, originally described by Steindler (1917), is a salvage tendon transfer procedure to reanimate thumb opposition and restore tip and key pinch in median nerve palsy.

Why is my hand curling up?

Dupuytren’s contracture (also called Dupuytren’s disease) is an abnormal thickening of the skin in the palm of your hand at the base of your fingers. This thickened area may develop into a hard lump or thick band. Over time, it can cause one or more fingers to curl (contract), or pull sideways or in toward your palm.

Why are my hands clawing up?

Claw hand deformity is a condition where your fingers are bent into a position that looks like a claw. It may affect all of your fingers or only some of them. The cause is usually related to damage to a major nerve that starts at the neck and controls the muscles in your hand and arm.

What is a palmaris longus?

The Palmaris longus (PL) muscle is a long, slender muscle which is usually present in the superficial volar compartment of the forearm, interposed between the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris and the Flexor Carpi Radialis muscles. The absence of the palmaris longus does not have an effect on grip strength.

What is clenched fist syndrome?

Background. The Clenched Fist Syndrome (CFS) is a type of a psychiatric disorder, in which the patients show flexion finger contractures. Although no organic etiology can be identified, the syndrome in most cases presents with pain and paradoxical stiffness.

What is Viking finger?

Dupuytren’s contracture (also called Dupuytren’s disease, Morbus Dupuytren, Viking disease, and Celtic hand) is a condition in which one or more fingers become permanently bent in a flexed position.