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{"title":"Development of a Patient Decision Aid for Distal Radius Fractures in Patients Aged ≥65 Years","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.04.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.04.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><p>The ideal management of distal radius fractures<span> (DRFs) in patients aged 65 years and older is debated. Acknowledging the evidence that both nonsurgical and surgical treatment yield similar outcomes one year after injury, a patient decision aid (PDA) could facilitate patient engagement in treatment decision-making. The purpose of this study was to develop a PDA to guide patients in the treatment of DRFs in patients ≥65 years of age.</span></p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>The DRF PDA was developed using an established decision sciences framework. The PDA included an overview of DRFs, treatment options (casting vs surgery), risk/benefits, and a values clarification section. During the development phase, hand surgeons and patients reviewed the PDA; then, semistructured interviews were performed with participants to elicit feedback.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Eleven patients and 11 hand surgeons participated in the study. All patients found the PDA useful and almost all stated it would make the treatment decision easier. Most patients believed that there was enough information in the PDA, but one desired more information about surgical risks. Almost all surgeons stated the PDA would be easy for patients to use and understand, and approximately half believed that it would help patients make a more informed decision. Most surgeons expressed that the PDA would complement their usual approach to counseling patients, but some noted it would involve changes to their workflow. Most participants believed the information presented was unbiased, but one patient thought it was biased toward surgery, whereas a few surgeons believed that it was biased toward nonsurgical treatment.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>All patients expressed that the PDA was informative, comprehensive, and easy to understand and would be helpful if they were deciding about DRF treatment. Surgeons believed that patients would find the PDA easy to use and understand, but some had concerns about incorporating it into their clinic workflow.</p></div><div><h3>Clinical relevance</h3><p>A decision aid for the treatment of DRFs in patients aged ≥65 years can be used to engage patients in the shared decision-making process.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54815,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141460819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Medial Femoral Trochlea Osteochondral Flap Reconstruction of the Previously Unsalvageable Kienbock-Associated Lunate With a Coronal Split","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.04.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.04.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><p>Patients with Kienbock disease<span> can present with coronal fracture and collapse of the proximal lunate (Unified B2/Bain grade 1, 2B). Traditionally, this was considered unsalvageable. However, medial femoral trochlea (MFT) osteochondral reconstruction, used to recreate the proximal lunate surface, can be paired with reduction and repair of the coronal plane fracture, thus restoring midcarpal congruity. The purpose of this study was to report radiographic and clinical outcomes following lunate coronal fracture fixation at the time of MFT osteochondral reconstruction.</span></p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>This was a retrospective study performed at a single institution. We identified patients with Kienbock disease who underwent MFT osteochondral reconstruction from 2014 to 2023. Patients were included if they had a coronal fracture of the lunate distal articular surface<span> fixed at the time of surgery. Radiographic and clinical parameters were evaluated, including carpal height ratio, union rate, presence of heterotopic ossification, need for revision surgery, and patient-reported outcome measures.</span></p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Thirty-three patients were included, with a mean age of 27.5 years (range: 15–41); 19 (58%) were women. Mean radiographic follow-up time was 5.8 months, and mean clinical follow-up time was 22.6 months. Union was achieved in 30/33 patients (91%). Carpal height ratio improved from 1.32 to 1.4. Two patients (6%) required reoperation, one for removal of heterotopic ossification and another for conversion to proximal row carpectomy. Patients demonstrated meaningful improvement in brief Michigan Hand Questionnaire and Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information Upper Extremity scores. Range of motion before and after surgery was similar.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Lunate coronal fracture fixation with MFT osteochondral reconstruction represents an additional management option in select patients with Kienbock disease. This technique restores the midcarpal joint during lunate reconstruction and may allow patients to avoid salvage procedures. Early radiographic and clinical outcomes are promising.</p></div><div><h3>Type of study/level of evidence</h3><p>Therapeutic IV.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54815,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141460839","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Flexor Tendon Injuries","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.05.013","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.05.013","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Flexor tendon injuries are complex, and management of these injuries requires consideration of the surgical timing, injury location, approach, and soft tissue handling. Complications are common, including adhesions, tendon rupture, infection, and a high reoperation rate for zone 2 repairs. Special considerations are given to chronic ruptures, concomitant fractures, and pediatric cases. We discuss current concepts that may improve patient outcomes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54815,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141876754","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Letter Regarding “Necrotic Upper Extremity Infections in People Who Inject Drugs: A Case Series”","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.05.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.05.006","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54815,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142128925","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Journal CME Questions","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.07.014","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.07.014","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54815,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142128817","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Distal Metaphyseal Ulnar Shortening Osteotomy Fixation: A Biomechanical Analysis","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.11.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.11.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><p>Ulnar shortening osteotomy<span> can be used to treat ulnar impaction syndrome and other causes of ulnar wrist pain. Distal metaphyseal ulnar shortening osteotomy (DMUSO) is one technique that has been proposed to reduce the complications seen with a diaphyseal USO or a wafer resection. However, to our knowledge, the optimal fixation construct for DMUSO has not been studied. We sought to characterize the biomechanical stiffness and rotational stability of different DMUSO constructs.</span></p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A DMUSO was performed on 40 human cadaveric ulnas using 4 different fixation constructs (10 specimens per group): one 3.0 mm antegrade screw; two 2.2 mm antegrade screws; one 3.0 mm retrograde screw; and two 2.2 mm retrograde screws. Biaxial testing using axial load and cyclical axial torque was performed until failure, defined as 10° of rotation or 2 mm displacement. Specimens were assessed for stiffness at failure. Bone density was assessed using the second metacarpal cortical percentage.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Bone density was similar between all 4 testing groups. Of the 4 groups, the 2 antegrade screw group exhibited the highest rotational stiffness of 232 ± 102 Nm/deg. In paired analysis, this was significantly greater than 1 retrograde screw constructs. In multivariable analysis, 2-screw constructs were significantly stiffer than 1 screw and antegrade constructs were significantly stiffer than retrograde. Maximum failure torque did not differ with orientation, but 2 screws failed at significantly higher torques.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Using 2 screws for DMUSO fixation constructs may provide higher stiffness and maximum failure torque, and antegrade screw constructs may provide more stiffness than retrograde constructs.</p></div><div><h3>Clinical relevance</h3><p>Antegrade screw fixation using 2 screws may provide the strongest construct for DMUSO. Antegrade fixation may be preferred because it avoids violating the distal radioulnar joint<span> capsule and articular surface of the ulna.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":54815,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9983966","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Long-Term Functional and Radiological Results in Tonkin Type 3B Thumb Hypoplasia Treated With Nonvascularized Toe Phalanx Transfer as an Alternative to Pollicization.","authors":"Anil K Bhat, Ashwath M Acharya, Mithun Pai G","doi":"10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.06.011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.06.011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Parents of children with hypoplastic thumbs often reject the option of pollicization for various reasons and enquire about alternate choices. Our study aimed to assess the outcome in children who underwent nonvascularized toe phalanx transfer for Tonkin type 3B thumb hypoplasia and compare it with a similar cohort of children treated with pollicization.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>At an average follow-up of 7 years for toe phalanx transfer and 6 years of pollicization, five children from each group were tested for thumb length, stability of the first carpometacarpal (CMC) joint, mobility, opposition, and donor-site morbidity. Parents were asked to report improvements in function and appearance. All cases were Tonkin type 3B thumb hypoplasia.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The CMC joint was found to be stable in all children, and the Kapandji score was 6 in 3 children and 5 in 2 children with toe phalanx transfer compared to 9 in all children with pollicization. The average palmar abduction was 24°, and the average radial abduction was 36° in the toe phalanx transfer group compared to 40° and 45°, respectively, in children with pollicization. The average thumb length was 50.8% of the index finger's proximal phalanx in the toe phalanx group compared to 60 % in the pollicization group. The mean visual analog scale scores for the thumb's function and appearance were 6.8 and 6.4, respectively, compared to 9.2 and 8.8, respectively, in the pollicization group. No resorption was noted in the donor phalanx at a mean follow-up of 7 years with no donor-site morbidity other than mild shortening of the toes.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>We noted increased palmar abduction and radial abduction in the pollicization group. No resorption was noted in the donor toe phalanx at the longest follow-up of 9 years. Toe phalanx can be considered an alternative for those children in whom a five-finger hand is a priority.</p><p><strong>Type of study/level of evidence: </strong>Therapeutic V.</p>","PeriodicalId":54815,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142114901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Three-Dimensional Relationship of the Axes of the Capitate and Third Metacarpal.","authors":"Amy M Morton, Scott W Wolfe, Leon Zhao, Joseph J Crisco","doi":"10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.07.008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.07.008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>We quantified the morphology and angulation of the third metacarpal (MC3) relative to the capitate using three-dimensional computed tomography data to inform surgical procedures such as total wrist arthroplasty and wrist arthrodesis. Specifically, we report the three-dimensional location of the intersections of the long axis of MC3 axis with the capitate cortical surface, the sagittal and coronal angles between the MC3 and capitate axes, and the MC3 shaft angle in the sagittal plane. We tested the hypothesis that these metrics did not differ between women and men.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Three-dimensional bone models of the capitate and MC3 were analyzed in 130 subjects (61M and 69F). Long axes of the MC3 and capitate were computed. The intersection of the metacarpal long axis with the cortical surface of the capitate, the angle between the metacarpal-capitate axes, and metacarpal shaft angle were calculated and compared between men and women.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The long axis of the MC3 intersected the capitate at two locations on the outer cortical surface of the capitate. The proximal intersection was located near the midportion of the capitate, whereas the distal intersection was typically located within the capitate-MC3 articulation. The angle between the axes of the capitate and MC3 in the sagittal plane was a mean of 15°, ranging from 5° to 23°. The mean sagittal MC3 shaft angle was 166° and ranged from 158° to 173°.There were only subtle differences in these metrics between the sexes.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The long axis of the MC3 penetrates the dorsal surface of the capitate about its midportion, but there is notable variation in this location as well as in the angular relationships.</p><p><strong>Clinical relevance: </strong>Three-dimensional measurements of the relationships between the third metacarpal and the capitate may serve as an important reference for the placement of intramedullary wires, plates, devices, and prosthetics.</p>","PeriodicalId":54815,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142037805","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A New Classification System for Forearm Deformities Caused by Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas.","authors":"Chloe Xiaoyun Chan, Jun Song, Chin Yee Woo, Kai Yet Lam, Mark Edward Puhaindran, Bo Ning, Hoi Po James Hui","doi":"10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.07.010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.07.010","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The objective of this study was to evaluate the Masada and Jo classifications for clinical use in patients with forearm deformity caused by hereditary multiple osteochondroma and propose a new classification system that is all-inclusive and can guide clinical management.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective review of 275 forearms was performed. A split-sample approach was used, where 138 forearms were analyzed to create a new classification, which was then validated on the remaining 137 forearms. Radiographs were reviewed to determine the number and location of osteochondromas and the presence of radial head dislocation (RHD) and to measure radiographic parameters. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify radiological parameters associated with RHD.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>According to the Masada and Jo classifications, 95 of 275 forearms (34.5%) were unclassifiable. Analyses of the split group (n = 138) revealed 42 forearms with RHD. All these had distal ulna lesions, qualifying as the greatest associated factor for RHD. Further subgroup multivariable logistic regression analysis of forearms with distal ulna lesions identified radiological parameter proportional ulna length as a statistically significant association of RHD, qualifying as \"at-risk\" criteria. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve for proportional ulna length was 0.89, with a receiver operating characteristic-derived ideal value of ≤ 0.95 (sensitivity 0.86 and specificity 0.86).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>We proposed a new classification system stratified into three groups-high, moderate, and low-risk of RHD-based on the identified factors associated with RHD. Type 1 comprises forearms with distal ulna osteochondromas-subdivided into type 1A (high-risk), where forearms meet the at-risk criteria for RHD and type 1B (moderate-risk), where forearms do not meet the at-risk criteria. Type 2 (low-risk) comprises forearms without distal ulna osteochondromas.</p><p><strong>Clinical relevance: </strong>Our classification system addresses the limitations of existing classifications by risk stratifying forearms into three groups-high, moderate, and low-risk of RHD.</p>","PeriodicalId":54815,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142037803","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of Injured Structures and Circulation of Fingers From Photos Taken in the Emergency Department After Hand Injury.","authors":"Osman Orman, Baki Avşar Uzun, Ali Aydoğdu, Ethem Ayhan Ünkar, Mehmet Baydar, Gokhan Pehlivanoğlu","doi":"10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.07.009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.07.009","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aimed to assess the diagnostic accuracy of smartphone photographs, taken at the emergency department (ED) and shared with hand surgeons, in identifying critical circulatory issues and neurovascular bundle injury, as well as tendon and bone injuries.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The photographs of hand injuries of 50 patients who were referred to our ED between January 2020 and January 2022 were used to design a questionnaire. This questionnaire, including closed-ended questions about the injured structures, was shared with a group of hand surgeons via a WhatsApp group in Turkey. The experience levels of the surgeons were categorized as 0-5 years, 5-10 years, and above 10 years. Diagnostic accuracy was assessed by comparing the results with surgery notes as the reference standard.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 94 hand surgeons participated in the study. The accuracy of predicting critical circulatory issues in the hand/fingers from the smartphone photographs was 81.9%, with a sensitivity of 48.0% and a specificity of 91.4%. For neurovascular bundle injuries, the accuracy was 63.0%, with a sensitivity of 63.9% and a specificity of 61.5%. The accuracy of predicting tendon injuries was 64.9%, with a sensitivity of 81.1% and a specificity of 42.5%. The accuracy of predicting fracture was 74.7%, with a sensitivity of 70.9% and a specificity of 79.9%.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Identifying critical circulatory issues solely based on the shared photograph is inadequate. Similarly, evaluation based only on the photograph was insufficient for the detection of neurovascular bundle injuries, tendon ruptures, and fractures.</p><p><strong>Clinical relevance: </strong>Digital images acquired in an ED setting and subsequent review of these images by hand surgeons may not be an adequately reliable strategy for determining the necessity of patient transfer.</p>","PeriodicalId":54815,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142037804","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}