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View article: Mini-Open Partial Fasciotomy for Dupuytren Contracture: Time to Reintervention
Mini-Open Partial Fasciotomy for Dupuytren Contracture: Time to Reintervention Open
Background In younger patients with Dupuytren contracture, recurrence is common over time. Mini-open fasciotomy is a surgical approach that maintains virgin tissue at the palmar digital crease. This study’s primary aim is to determine time…
View article: Characteristics of Intravenous Fluid Infiltration and Factors Associated With Adverse Events: A Multicenter Retrospective Study
Characteristics of Intravenous Fluid Infiltration and Factors Associated With Adverse Events: A Multicenter Retrospective Study Open
Background: Peripheral intravenous (PIV) infiltration and extravasation are common complications of intravenous fluid administration. Here, we aim to investigate risk factors associated with major adverse events following PIV infiltration,…
View article: Long-Term Patient-Reported Outcomes following Proximal Row Carpectomy
Long-Term Patient-Reported Outcomes following Proximal Row Carpectomy Open
Background Proximal row carpectomy (PRC) is a procedure used for pain relief from arthrosis that preserves some degree of range of motion (ROM). Dorsal capsular interposition (DCI) is an option for cases where some chondral loss of the cap…
View article: Social Deprivation is Associated with Increased Pain in Patients Presenting with Neuropathic Pain
Social Deprivation is Associated with Increased Pain in Patients Presenting with Neuropathic Pain Open
Background: Neuropathic pain following nerve injury can be debilitating and negatively impact quality of life. Targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) is an efficacious technique for the management of neuropathic pain. However, this technique …
View article: PROMIS Global Physical Health Subscale Strongly Correlates and Performs Similarly to the QuickDASH in Hand and Upper Extremity Patients
PROMIS Global Physical Health Subscale Strongly Correlates and Performs Similarly to the QuickDASH in Hand and Upper Extremity Patients Open
Background: The Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (QuickDASH) is a validated, static hand and upper extremity patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) commonly used. However, with the growth of PROM implementation across ort…
View article: Recurrence, Reoperation, and Patient-Reported Outcomes after Wrist Ganglion Excision
Recurrence, Reoperation, and Patient-Reported Outcomes after Wrist Ganglion Excision Open
Background Ganglion excision is performed for pain, functional impairment, or cosmetic reasons, with recurrence rates ranging between 9 and 20%. The aim of this study was to evaluate the recurrence and reoperation rates after ganglion exci…
View article: Targeted Muscle Reinnervation of the brachial plexus region
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation of the brachial plexus region Open
Introduction Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) has been shown to prevent and treat neuropathic pain as well as enhance bioprosthetic function. A paucity of data and anatomical description exist regarding TMR in the setting of proximal am…
View article: Factors Related to Neuropathic Pain following Lower Extremity Amputation
Factors Related to Neuropathic Pain following Lower Extremity Amputation Open
Background: Lower extremity amputations are common, and postoperative neuropathic pain (phantom limb pain or symptomatic neuroma) is frequently reported. The use of active treatment of the nerve end has been shown to reduce pain but requir…
View article: Patient-Reported Outcomes After Surgical Treatment of Early Osteoarthritis of the First Carpometacarpal Joint
Patient-Reported Outcomes After Surgical Treatment of Early Osteoarthritis of the First Carpometacarpal Joint Open
Background: The goals of this study are to describe the reoperation rates in patients who underwent Wilson osteotomy compared with patients who underwent carpometacarpal (CMC) arthroplasty for early-stage arthritis and to evaluate the fact…
View article: Prolonged Opioid Use following Hand Surgery: A Systematic Review and Proposed Criteria
Prolonged Opioid Use following Hand Surgery: A Systematic Review and Proposed Criteria Open
Background: Prolonged opioid use after surgery has been a contributing factor to the ongoing opioid epidemic. The purpose of this systematic review is to analyze the definitions of prolonged opioid use in prior literature and propose appro…
View article: Reoperation Following Zone II Flexor Tendon Repair
Reoperation Following Zone II Flexor Tendon Repair Open
Background: The goal of zone II flexor tendon surgery is to perform a repair with sufficient strength to withstand the forces encountered during rehabilitation. Postoperative rerupture and adhesion formation may lead to reoperation. This s…
View article: Forearm Plate Fixation: Should Plates Be Removed?
Forearm Plate Fixation: Should Plates Be Removed? Open
The rate of refracture is higher after plate removal compared to patients who did not have plates removed. Although uncommon, refractures of the radius tend to be more common than a refracture of the ulna. If the implant is symptomatic on …
View article: Soft-tissue coverage for wound complications following total elbow arthroplasty
Soft-tissue coverage for wound complications following total elbow arthroplasty Open
Background: In patients with total elbow arthroplasty (TEA), the soft-tissue around the elbow can be vulnerable to soft-tissue complications. This study aims to assess the outcomes after soft-tissue reconstruction following TEA. Methods: W…
View article: Patient Reported Outcomes of Long Head Biceps Tenodesis after Spontaneous Rupture.
Patient Reported Outcomes of Long Head Biceps Tenodesis after Spontaneous Rupture. Open
Post-operative biceps cramping persists in almost one-third of patients and significantly impacts PROMs. Patient activity level and the use of suture anchor technique for tenodesis were independent predictors of improved biceps tenodesis o…
View article: Risk Factors for Neuropathic Pain Following Major Upper Extremity Amputation
Risk Factors for Neuropathic Pain Following Major Upper Extremity Amputation Open
Background Active treatment (targeted muscle reinnervation [TMR] or regenerative peripheral nerve interfaces [RPNIs]) of the amputated nerve ends has gained momentum to mitigate neuropathic pain following amputation. Therefore, the aim of …
View article: Factors Associated With 30-day Soft Tissue Complications and Reoperation Following Upper Extremity Sarcoma Surgery
Factors Associated With 30-day Soft Tissue Complications and Reoperation Following Upper Extremity Sarcoma Surgery Open
PURPOSE: To identify risk factors for the occurrence of 30-day soft tissue complications and reoperations following upper extremity sarcoma excision. NULL HYPOTHESIS: There are no pre- or perioperative factors associated with a soft tissue…
View article: Cartilage and subchondral bone distributions of the distal radius: a 3-dimensional analysis using cadavers
Cartilage and subchondral bone distributions of the distal radius: a 3-dimensional analysis using cadavers Open
Our data can be applied when treating distal radius fractures. Cartilage thickness was less than 1 mm across the articular surface, which may give an insight into threshold for an acceptable range of step-offs. The combined findings of sub…
View article: Complications and Factors Associated with Reoperation following Total Wrist Fusion
Complications and Factors Associated with Reoperation following Total Wrist Fusion Open
Background Total wrist fusion can be elected to relieve pain in patients with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This study aimed to investigate the overall complications and the factors associated with reoperation and soft tissue co…
View article: Benign Hand Tumors (Part II): Soft Tissue Tumors
Benign Hand Tumors (Part II): Soft Tissue Tumors Open
Background: Benign soft-tissue tumors of the hand are more common than both their benign bone and malignant soft-tissue counterparts. This study evaluates the characteristics and treatment of benign soft tissue tumors in light of 1 institu…
View article: Zone II Flexor Pollicis Longus Repair: Thumb Flexion and Complications
Zone II Flexor Pollicis Longus Repair: Thumb Flexion and Complications Open
Background: The aim of flexor pollicis longus (FPL) repair is to create a construct that is strong enough to withstand forces encountered during rehabilitation and to achieve an optimal active range of motion. The aim of this study was to:…
View article: Benign Hand Tumors (Part I): Cartilaginous and Bone Tumors
Benign Hand Tumors (Part I): Cartilaginous and Bone Tumors Open
Background: Benign tumors of the hand present in a wide array of histological subtypes and compose most of the bony tissue tumors in the hand. This study evaluates the characteristics and treatment of benign bone tumors in light of one ins…
View article: What Factors Are Associated With Response Rates for Long-term Follow-up Questionnaire Studies in Hand Surgery?
What Factors Are Associated With Response Rates for Long-term Follow-up Questionnaire Studies in Hand Surgery? Open
Background Long-term follow-up studies are an important tool in the evaluation of orthopaedic illness and its treatment options. However, a patient’s participation in a follow-up study may be affected by several factors, leading to variabi…