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Management of thumb hypoplasia in Vietnam: Challenges in a developing country and future directions. 越南拇指发育不全的管理:发展中国家的挑战和未来方向。
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Journal of Hand and Microsurgery Pub Date : 2025-03-18 eCollection Date: 2025-05-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jham.2025.100249
Phi Duong Nguyen, Takehiko Takagi, Terry Richard Light, Dinh Quang Truong, Nam Quang Dinh Vo, Tai Chieu Vo, Tuan Ngoc Le, Ha Dinh Doan, Khang Trien Truong, Man Duc Minh Phan
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Improvement of thenar bulk appearance in index finger pollicization with adipofascial flap fashioned from pouce flottant/rudimentary thumb. 用脂肪筋膜瓣形成的浮凸/原始拇指皮瓣改善食指分化时大鱼际大块外观。
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Journal of Hand and Microsurgery Pub Date : 2025-03-17 eCollection Date: 2025-05-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jham.2025.100248
Caleb Bercu, Brianna Rosner, Hannah Korah, Weston Thomas, Aaron Berger
{"title":"Improvement of thenar bulk appearance in index finger pollicization with adipofascial flap fashioned from pouce flottant/rudimentary thumb.","authors":"Caleb Bercu, Brianna Rosner, Hannah Korah, Weston Thomas, Aaron Berger","doi":"10.1016/j.jham.2025.100248","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jham.2025.100248","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Index finger pollicization is a surgical technique used for Blauth Types IIIB and IV thumb hypoplasia reconstruction. Traditionally, index finger pollicization techniques have not addressed management of the rudimentary thumb/pouce flottant; with no improvements made to the thenar eminence, it often remains flat and hypoplastic. This case series aims to contribute to the body of literature supporting the technique of index finger pollicization with use of the pouce flottant to create a vascularized adipofascial flap for reconstruction of the thenar eminence.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>From 2018 to 2024, a single surgeon performed a modified index finger pollicization technique on seven patients with Blauth Type IIIB and IV thumb hypoplasia. The skin incision technique incorporates the vascular pedicle to the pouce flottant to allow for creation of a vascularized adipofascial flap. This approach utilizes the soft tissue components of the remnant thumb to reconstruct the thenar eminence with a filet flap derived from portions of the typically discarded hypoplastic thumb. Cosmetic and functional outcomes were evaluated by the surgeon, the occupational therapist and the patients' parents. Functional outcomes assessed include evaluation of thumb opposition, stability, and pinch.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The use of an adipofascial flap from the rudimentary thumb provided sufficient bulk to improve the appearance of the thenar eminence and hand without complications. All patients achieved satisfactory cosmetic results. All the parents were satisfied with the appearance of the hand. Two patients initially showed disfavor to utilizing the newly created thumb and restraint therapy was successfully employed to encourage use of the new thumb. The thenar eminence was maintained at latest follow-up for all patients. At one-year follow-up, all seven patients demonstrated opposition, strong pinch, flexion, and extension with continued satisfactory cosmetic results.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>For patients with Type IIIB and IV thumb hypoplasia, soft tissue components of the remnant thumb/pouce flottant can be used as an adipofascial flap to improve the cosmetic result of pollicization. All patients demonstrated satisfactory functional and cosmetic results with improved appearance of the thenar eminence. The technique was reproducible, suggesting its implementation should be incorporated into standard practice for treatment of Types IIIB and IV thumb hypoplasia.</p>","PeriodicalId":45368,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand and Microsurgery","volume":"17 3","pages":"100248"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11982962/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144049934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Arthroscopic bone grafting in scaphoid fracture nonunion: Is it a universal solution? 关节镜下植骨治疗舟状骨骨折不愈合:是一个普遍的解决方案吗?
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Journal of Hand and Microsurgery Pub Date : 2025-03-15 eCollection Date: 2025-07-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jham.2025.100245
Michelle Kar Lam Li, Pak-Cheong Ho, Wing-Lim Tse, Michael Chu-Kay Mak, Jeffrey Justin Siu Cheong Koo
{"title":"Arthroscopic bone grafting in scaphoid fracture nonunion: Is it a universal solution?","authors":"Michelle Kar Lam Li, Pak-Cheong Ho, Wing-Lim Tse, Michael Chu-Kay Mak, Jeffrey Justin Siu Cheong Koo","doi":"10.1016/j.jham.2025.100245","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jham.2025.100245","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Since 1997, arthroscopic bone grafting has offered hand surgeons a solution to the riddle of scaphoid fracture nonunion. The intended merit of an arthroscopic approach for scaphoid fracture nonunion management lies in its minimal invasiveness, which preserves the tenuous vascularity of the scaphoid, poses minimal disturbance to carpal ligaments, and allows comprehensive evaluation in diagnostic uncertainty. What does the evidence tell us about its outcomes and limitations compared to open techniques? Level III evidence suggests that arthroscopic bone graft yields similar union rates and potentially earlier time to union compared to open bone graft, at an average union rate of 96 % and union time of 13.5 weeks. It offers a universal solution to scaphoid fracture nonunion, with similar union rate and time achieved regardless of smoking, chronicity, proximal fracture or avascular necrosis. Radiological correction of humpback deformity and dorsal intercalated segment instability (DISI) may be inferior compared to an open technique, but correction to within normal range is still possible. Hence, it's long term clinical implication remains unclear. Perhaps the only true contraindications to arthroscopic bone grafting are proximal pole fragmentation due to unsalvageable necrosis, or advanced scaphoid nonunion advanced collapse (SNAC). While it is easy to get lost in the debate of biology and the necessity of vascularized bone graft, ultimately, fracture healing is multifactorial and surgeons must not neglect the mechanical importance of well placed instrumentation.</p>","PeriodicalId":45368,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand and Microsurgery","volume":"17 4","pages":"100245"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12056396/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143986955","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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"World understandings for thumb hypoplasia"- the German view. “世界对拇指发育不全的理解”——德国人的观点。
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Journal of Hand and Microsurgery Pub Date : 2025-03-15 eCollection Date: 2025-05-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jham.2025.100244
Wiebke Huelsemann
{"title":"\"World understandings for thumb hypoplasia\"- the German view.","authors":"Wiebke Huelsemann","doi":"10.1016/j.jham.2025.100244","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jham.2025.100244","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In Germany and other European countries, pollicization is still indicated for thumb hypoplasia Manske type IIIB, IV and V. The one-stage procedure is well established and only the details have been refined over the years. In experienced hands, it is a safe operation with few complications. European surgeons focus on overall function combined with the best possible appearance when treating congenital malformations. With pollicization, we can create a thumb that looks and works like a thumb, that can spread, pinch and grasp objects. The function of a Manske type IV with pollicization is better than that of a thumb reconstruction. The European centres for congenital malformations prefer pollicization of the index finger for Manske type IIIB due to good function, growth and having experienced disappointing results after reconstruction with an avascular toe phalanx transfer. The benefit of the complex reconstruction technique with a vascularized hemimetatarsal has not yet been demonstrated. For a fair comparison, we need more data on adult patients with a long follow-up and using the same evaluation scores to determine the correlation between function, appearance, and health-related quality of life in both techniques.</p>","PeriodicalId":45368,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand and Microsurgery","volume":"17 3","pages":"100244"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11964530/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143781569","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Treatment of mild hypoplasia. 治疗轻度发育不全。
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Journal of Hand and Microsurgery Pub Date : 2025-03-14 eCollection Date: 2025-05-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jham.2025.100243
Victoria Robbins, Steven M Koehler
{"title":"Treatment of mild hypoplasia.","authors":"Victoria Robbins, Steven M Koehler","doi":"10.1016/j.jham.2025.100243","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jham.2025.100243","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Functionally, the thumb is the most important digit of the hand, allowing for numerous precise movements used in daily life. The thumb is a key factor in our ability to have a prehensile hand, the cornerstone of human evolution. The prehensile hand provides a variety of fine movements allowing for grasp, pinch, and the manipulation of objects. However, children with congenital anomaly of the hand, specifically thumb hypoplasia, have suboptimal thumb functioning. Depending on the severity of thumb hypoplasia, children may have hypoplastic or absent structures and joint instability. Many surgeons, including our practice, opt for early intervention to reconstruct the prehensile hand prior to developmental thumb use. Treatment of mild hypoplasia (types IIa, IIb, and IIIa) focuses on restoring thumb function and prehension, deepening the thumb-index webspace, and stabilizing the metacarpophalangeal joint. Herein we focus on our approach to creating a prehensile hand whilst specifically utilizing the abductor digiti minimi transfer.</p>","PeriodicalId":45368,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand and Microsurgery","volume":"17 3","pages":"100243"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11964535/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143781613","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Current surgical outcomes of free functional muscle transfer for Volkmann's ischemic contracture: A scoping review. 目前自由功能肌肉转移治疗缺血性Volkmann挛缩的手术效果:范围回顾。
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Journal of Hand and Microsurgery Pub Date : 2025-03-06 eCollection Date: 2025-05-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jham.2025.100242
John R Vaile, John A Tipps, Sarah L Struble, Niki K Patel, Anchith Kota, Shaun D Mendenhall
{"title":"Current surgical outcomes of free functional muscle transfer for Volkmann's ischemic contracture: A scoping review.","authors":"John R Vaile, John A Tipps, Sarah L Struble, Niki K Patel, Anchith Kota, Shaun D Mendenhall","doi":"10.1016/j.jham.2025.100242","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jham.2025.100242","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Free functional muscle transfer (FFMT) is a versatile surgical option for restoring function in cases of acute trauma, ischemic contracture, or tumor resection. FFMT is often considered a last resort due to procedural complexity and lack of microsurgical availability. While FFMT is well described for brachial plexus injury and facial trauma, its application in Volkmann's ischemic contracture (VIC) is underexplored, with variable operative timelines and postoperative outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Following PRISMA-ScR guidelines, PubMed and Ovid electronic databases were searched using the following keywords: \"Volkmann,\" \"compartment syndrome,\" \"muscle transfer,\" \"muscle transplantation,\" and/or \"reconstruction.\" Studies were imported into Covidence, and screening was performed by two independent reviewers. Patient characteristics, surgery information, and postoperative clinical data were extracted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The scoping review included 21 studies. In total, 163 FFMTs for VIC were performed, most commonly using the gracilis muscle (64.4 %) for finger flexion deficits (91.4 %). Nerve selection was variably reported, with the anterior interosseus nerve (AIN) used most frequently. Grip strength, range of motion, and total active motion were the most frequently utilized outcome measures. FFMT success rates were high (96 %), and 34.6 % of all-comers experienced tendon or muscle adhesions that required subsequent tenolysis or adhesiolysis. Several studies recommended early exploration within 3 weeks, and FFMT within 6 months of the initial injury; however, successful FFMT cases were reported up to 20 years post-injury.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>FFMT remains a viable option for VIC treatment, with a 96 % success rate. There is a relatively high incidence of tendon or muscle adhesions (34.6 %) that require secondary procedures.</p>","PeriodicalId":45368,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand and Microsurgery","volume":"17 3","pages":"100242"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11994305/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143990782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Longitudinal management trends of basilar thumb arthritis: A national epidemiologic analysis. 拇指基底关节炎的纵向管理趋势:全国流行病学分析。
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Journal of Hand and Microsurgery Pub Date : 2025-03-01 eCollection Date: 2025-05-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jham.2025.100240
Taylor Manes, Davis Hedbany, Hursch Patel, Sylvester Okoro, Michael Anderson, Nithin Gupta, Morgan Turnow, Bryan G Beutel
{"title":"Longitudinal management trends of basilar thumb arthritis: A national epidemiologic analysis.","authors":"Taylor Manes, Davis Hedbany, Hursch Patel, Sylvester Okoro, Michael Anderson, Nithin Gupta, Morgan Turnow, Bryan G Beutel","doi":"10.1016/j.jham.2025.100240","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jham.2025.100240","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Osteoarthritis (OA) of the first carpometacarpal (CMC) joint, or basilar thumb arthritis, is the most common symptomatic hand arthritis, leading to significant healthcare costs. This study analyzed trends in managing basilar thumb arthritis and determined approaches linked to favorable outcomes to guide future treatments.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective cohort study queried the TriNetX United States Collaborative Network from 2013 to 2023. Patients with primary OA of the first CMC joint were identified using International Classification of Diseases-10 codes, and surgical interventions were classified using Current Procedural Terminology codes. Patients were stratified by surgical status and age groups (18-59 years and 60 years or older). Baseline demographic characteristics, risk factors, and mortality rates were compared between surgical and non-surgical cohorts. The incidence and prevalence of surgical interventions for basilar thumb arthritis were also determined.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study included 213,881 patients with primary basilar thumb arthritis (12,923 in the operative group and 195,820 in the non-operative cohort). Obesity (BMI 30-39), nicotine dependence, and Type 2 diabetes mellitus were more prevalent in the operative group (p < 0.01). The non-operative cohort had a lower average BMI (20-29, p = 0.04). Surgery incidence rose from 0.13 % in 2013 to 1.13 % by 2023, while prevalence increased from 0.45 % to 5.93 %. The matched odds ratios were 0.652 for 1-year, 0.763 for 3-year, and 0.818 for 5-year mortality.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Management of basilar thumb arthritis is shifting towards more surgical interventions. Identifying optimal patient profiles for surgery will refine management strategies for this condition.</p>","PeriodicalId":45368,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand and Microsurgery","volume":"17 3","pages":"100240"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11925507/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143693920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Semi-occlusive dressings for the management of fingertip amputations: A systematic review. 半封闭敷料治疗指尖截肢:系统回顾。
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Journal of Hand and Microsurgery Pub Date : 2025-03-01 eCollection Date: 2025-05-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jham.2025.100241
Ali Esmaeil, Abdulrahman O Al-Naseem, Ali Lari, Carlos Prada
{"title":"Semi-occlusive dressings for the management of fingertip amputations: A systematic review.","authors":"Ali Esmaeil, Abdulrahman O Al-Naseem, Ali Lari, Carlos Prada","doi":"10.1016/j.jham.2025.100241","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jham.2025.100241","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Fingertip amputations can be managed using a number of surgical and nonsurgical techniques including semi-occlusive dressings.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The aim of this systematic review is to assess the efficacy and safety of semi-occlusive dressings for fingertip amputations.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The following databases were searched: Medline, Embase and CINAHL. The primary outcomes included healing rate and time to epithelialization. Secondary outcomes included patient satisfaction, finger range of motion (ROM), patient reported outcome measures (PROMs), fingertip sensitivity, need for surgical intervention and complications.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 15 studies met the inclusion criteria with a total of 611 fingertip amputations. The mean overall healing rate was 97.4 % and the mean time to complete epithelialization was 30 days. Ninety three percent of patients achieved full ROM. A 96.5 % of patients reported being either satisfied or very satisfied with their outcome. Mean time to return to work was 22.3 days. Complications were reported in 31 % of patients, most of which were considered minor. Only 1.5 % of patients required surgical intervention.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Semi-occlusive dressing therapy is a safe and effective treatment modality for patients with fingertip amputations without bone exposure. Further comparative studies are needed to outline the role and protocols of semi-occlusive dressings in fingertip amputations.</p>","PeriodicalId":45368,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand and Microsurgery","volume":"17 3","pages":"100241"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11964534/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143781612","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Modified double fascicular nerve transfer to restore elbow flexion in brachial plexus injuries - A series of 32 cases. 改良双束神经移植恢复臂丛损伤肘关节屈曲32例。
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Journal of Hand and Microsurgery Pub Date : 2025-02-20 eCollection Date: 2025-05-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jham.2025.100239
Kannan Karuppiah Kumar, Thomas Chandy, Krishan Prasad, Tejus Ganesh
{"title":"Modified double fascicular nerve transfer to restore elbow flexion in brachial plexus injuries - A series of 32 cases.","authors":"Kannan Karuppiah Kumar, Thomas Chandy, Krishan Prasad, Tejus Ganesh","doi":"10.1016/j.jham.2025.100239","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jham.2025.100239","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Elbow flexion restoration is one of the most important objectives of brachial plexus surgery in upper root injuries. Many authors have shown very good results with double fascicular nerve transfers and it has become the mainstay of nerve transfers for elbow flexion restoration. We present the results of a modified version of this double fascicular transfer.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective study of 32 patients who underwent the modified double fascicular nerve transfer(i.e median n to n to biceps and ulnar n to n to brachialis) was done. The average duration for delay in surgery from the time of injury was 5.6 months. The average age of the patients was 35.84. The average follow up of the patients was 39.3months.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All patients had M0 or M1 power preoperatively. Eight patients had M3 power and 22 patients had M4 or M4+ power post operatively. Two patients did not recover meaningful elbow flexion. The results were similar to the original double fascicular nerve transfer for elbow flexion.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The modified version of the double fascicular nerve transfer is as reliable and produces similar results to the original double fascicular transfer. The theoretical advantages include the ease of doing the operation - (i) The n to biceps and median n are closer. (ii) The length of the n to brachialis allows it to be swung across the arm to reach the more posterior and medial ulnar nerve.</p>","PeriodicalId":45368,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand and Microsurgery","volume":"17 3","pages":"100239"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11910703/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143651380","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Education and training in hand surgery: Upper limb cadaveric dissection course improves the learning curve. 手外科教育和培训:上肢尸体解剖课程提高了学习曲线。
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Journal of Hand and Microsurgery Pub Date : 2025-02-14 eCollection Date: 2025-05-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jham.2025.100238
Francesco De Francesco, Luciana Marzella, Rocco De Vitis, Alberto Lazzerini, Giancarlo Caruso, Michele Riccio
{"title":"Education and training in hand surgery: Upper limb cadaveric dissection course improves the learning curve.","authors":"Francesco De Francesco, Luciana Marzella, Rocco De Vitis, Alberto Lazzerini, Giancarlo Caruso, Michele Riccio","doi":"10.1016/j.jham.2025.100238","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jham.2025.100238","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Anatomy is vital for integrating basic science with clinical practice, particularly for surgeons specializing in hand, orthopedic, and plastic surgery. Traditional teaching methods often lack the hands-on experience needed for a thorough understanding. To address this issue, the Italian Society of Hand Surgery (SICM) designed a course focused on cadaveric dissection aimed at enhancing anatomical knowledge and surgical skills. This study assessed the perceptions and knowledge gains of medical residents and specialists in a 4-day intensive course, which included 21 h of dissections, 9 h of video demonstrations, and 4 h of lectures. Participants were evaluated through pre- and post-course exams and a survey using a five-point Likert scale. Out of 280 participants, post-course scores improved significantly (mean increase of 11.14 points, p < 0.00001), with 85 % finding the practical dissection approach most effective. The course was particularly beneficial for those with lower initial scores, indicating the need for tailored instruction for varying specialties.</p>","PeriodicalId":45368,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand and Microsurgery","volume":"17 3","pages":"100238"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11880601/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143574284","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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