The scaphoid is the part of the complex bone structure of the wrist that is injured most often. It is located in the carpus, a
Tendons are bands of tissue whose main function is to connect muscle and bone, transmitting the impulse of muscular contraction that facilitates movement. Therefore, any
There are several fractures of the upper limb with profoundly limiting effects on the patient’s daily life, if they are not treated as required. One
Microsurgery opens up new horizons for the future to people who have had the misfortune to suffer traumatic amputations, as a result of work accidents
Antonio Fernández, Santander, 44, crushing amputation to the wrist of his left hand, labor accident. “I’ll be able to drive, use cutlery… Dr. Del Piñal
El cirujano cántabro ha reconstruido la extremidad empleando una técnica pionera en el mundo, a partir de la transferencia de tres dedos del pie a
Oscar, Vitoria, lost all the right hand fingers in a labor accident. In his case, the replantation technique was combined with toe-to-hand transfer, since the
The Spanish surgeon already operated on the bullfighter of an injury in his left hand, last November
Functional recovery of the mutilated hand (pinch gripping function) by toe-to-hand transfer. The lower extremity (foot) remains perfectly operational despite acting as a donor zone.
Mikel Herrera, 17, Vitoria, amputation of eight fingers in accident during professional internship: “After the accident, I thought, what am gonna do without hands. I