Search Results - "The Journal of hand surgery (American ed.)"

Flexor Tendon Repair Rehabilitation Protocols: A Systematic Review by Starr, Harlan M., MD, Snoddy, Mark, MD, Hammond, Kyle E., MD, Seiler, John G., MD

“…Purpose To systematically review various flexor tendon rehabilitation protocols and to contrast those using early passive versus early active range of motion…”
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Flexor Pulley System: Anatomy, Injury, and Management by Zafonte, Brian, MD, Rendulic, Dora, MD, Szabo, Robert M., MD

“…Flexor pulley injuries are most commonly seen in avid rock climbers; however, reports of pulley ruptures in nonclimbers are increasing. In addition to…”
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Simple Assessment of Global Bone Density and Osteoporosis Screening Using Standard Radiographs of the Hand by Schreiber, Joseph J., MD, Kamal, Robin N., MD, Yao, Jeffrey, MD

“…Purpose Osteoporosis and fragility fractures have consequences both at the individual level and to the overall health care system. Although dual-energy x-ray…”
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Homing of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells to a Tendon-Derived Hydrogel: A Potential Mechanism for Improved Tendon-Bone Interface and Tendon Healing by Franklin, Austin, Gi Min, Jung, Oda, Hiroki, Kaizawa, Yukitoshi, Leyden, Jacinta, Wang, Zhen, Chang, James, Fox, Paige M.

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Camitz Tendon Transfer Using Flexor Retinaculum as a Pulley in Advanced Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by Hattori, Yasunori, MD, PhD, Doi, Kazuteru, MD, PhD, Sakamoto, Sotetsu, MD, Kumar, Kannan, MD, Koide, Satomi, MD

“…Purpose To report the outcomes of modified Camitz abductor plasty using the released flexor retinaculum as a pulley in patients with advanced carpal tunnel…”
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Semmes-Weinstein Monofilaments: Influence of Temperature, Humidity, and Age by Haloua, Max H., MSc, Sierevelt, Inger, MSc, Theuvenet, Willem J., MD, PhD

“…Purpose To determine whether the buckling force of Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments is influenced by changes in temperature, humidity, and aging. Methods We…”
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Long-Term Results of Periarterial Sympathectomy by Hartzell, Tristan L., MD, Makhni, Eric C., BS, Sampson, Christian, MD

“…Purpose To compare long-term results (minimum follow-up of 23 months) of periarterial sympathectomy for patients with digital vasospasm secondary to either an…”
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Validity and Responsiveness of the Jebsen–Taylor Hand Function Test by Davis Sears, Erika, MD, Chung, Kevin C., MD

“…Purpose The aim of this study was to demonstrate the validity and responsiveness of the Jebsen–Taylor Hand Function Test (JTT) in measuring hand function in…”
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Modified Camitz Opponensplasty for Severe Thenar Wasting Secondary to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Case Series by Naeem, Rahil, MBBS, Lahiri, Anindya, MBBS

“…The Camitz procedure is a simple tendon transfer for patients who have loss of opposition in longstanding carpal tunnel syndrome. Historically, the Camitz…”
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Mini-Open Blind Procedure Versus Limited Open Technique for Carpal Tunnel Release: A 30-Month Follow-Up Study by Cellocco, Paolo, Rossi, Constantino, Bizzarri, Francesco, Patrizio, Luigi, Costanzo, Giuseppe

“…To evaluate prospectively the safety and effectiveness of a mini-open blind technique for carpal tunnel release (group A) when compared with a limited open…”
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Development of flexor tendon surgery: Twenty-five years of progress by Strickland, James W.

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Risk of Prolonged Opioid Use Among Opioid-Naïve Patients Following Common Hand Surgery Procedures by Johnson, Shepard P., MBBS, Chung, Kevin C., MD, MS, Zhong, Lin, MD, MPH, Shauver, Melissa J., MPH, Engelsbe, Michael J., MD, Brummett, Chad, MD, Waljee, Jennifer F., MD, MPH, MS

“…Purpose To evaluate prolonged opioid use in opioid-naïve patients after common hand surgery procedures in the United States. Methods We studied insurance…”
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Causes of ulnar tunnel syndrome: a retrospective study of 31 subjects by Murata, Keiichi, Shih, Jui-Tien, Tsai, Tsu-Min

“…Purpose: The purposes of this study were to determine the distribution of causes and sites of nerve compression in the ulnar tunnel (Guyon’s canal), and…”
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Use of a 5-Item Modified Frailty Index for Risk Stratification in Patients Undergoing Surgical Management of Distal Radius Fractures by Wilson, Jacob M., Holzgrefe, Russell E., Staley, Christopher A., Schenker, Mara L., Meals, Clifton G.

“…Compared with cast treatment, surgery may expose patients with distal radius fractures to undue risk. Surgical intervention in this cohort may offer less…”
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Cost Savings and Patient Experiences of a Clinic-Based, Wide-Awake Hand Surgery Program at a Military Medical Center: A Critical Analysis of the First 100 Procedures by Rhee, Peter C., DO, MS, Fischer, Michelle M, Rhee, Laura S., DO, MHA, McMillan, Ha, Johnson, Anthony E., MD

“…Purpose Wide-awake, local anesthesia, no tourniquet (WALANT) hand surgery was developed to improve access to hand surgery care while optimizing medical…”
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Dupuytren Contracture Recurrence Following Treatment With Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum (CORDLESS [Collagenase Option for Reduction of Dupuytren Long-Term Evaluation of Safety Study]): 5-Year Data by Peimer, Clayton A., MD, Blazar, Philip, MD, Coleman, Stephen, MBBS, Kaplan, F. Thomas D., MD, Smith, Ted, PhD, Lindau, Tommy, MD, PhD

“…Purpose Collagenase Option for Reduction of Dupuytren Long-Term Evaluation of Safety Study was a 5-year noninterventional follow-up study to determine…”
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Exploring the Role of a Large Language Model on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Management: An Observation Study of ChatGPT by Seth, Ishith, Xie, Yi, Rodwell, Aaron, Gracias, Dylan, Bulloch, Gabriella, Hunter-Smith, David J., Rozen, Warren M.

“…Recently, large language models, such as ChatGPT, have emerged as promising tools to facilitate scientific research and health care management. The present…”
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Imaging of the Peripheral Nerve: Concepts and Future Direction of Magnetic Resonance Neurography and Ultrasound by Holzgrefe, Russell E., Wagner, Eric R., Singer, Adam D., Daly, Charles A.

“…Advanced imaging is increasingly used by upper extremity surgeons in the diagnosis and evaluation of peripheral nerve pathology. Ultrasound and magnetic…”
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The Effect of an Educational Program on Opioid Prescription Patterns in Hand Surgery: A Quality Improvement Program by Stanek, Joel J., BA, Renslow, Mark A., BS, Kalliainen, Loree K., MD, MA

“…Purpose To assess the variability of opioid prescription patterns among hand surgeons in a single practice and to attempt to standardize postoperative…”
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Opioid Consumption Following Outpatient Upper Extremity Surgery by Rodgers, Jeffrey, MD, Cunningham, Kimberly, MS IV, Fitzgerald, Keely, MS IV, Finnerty, Edward, PhD

“…Purpose After elective outpatient upper extremity surgery, patients' need for opioid analgesic medication may be considerably less than typically dispensed…”
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