Qing Zhong Chen, Qian Qian Yang, You Lang Zhou, Jin Bo Tang
{"title":"Effects of hyperuricemia on injured tendon healing: an <i>in vivo</i> study in a chicken model.","authors":"Qing Zhong Chen, Qian Qian Yang, You Lang Zhou, Jin Bo Tang","doi":"10.1177/17531934251353701","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934251353701","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>It is unknown whether hyperuricemia is associated with tendon healing. An animal study showed that injured tendons in chickens with hyperuricemia had severe adhesions and decreased gliding excursions, however, the healing strength was not significantly different from that in normal chickens.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"17531934251353701"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144556360","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mary Rose Harvey, Jeremy Rodrigues, Jane McEachan, Simpson Shiu Chung Tam, Conrad Harrison
{"title":"Computerized adaptive testing for PRWHE measurements using domains of pain and motor function.","authors":"Mary Rose Harvey, Jeremy Rodrigues, Jane McEachan, Simpson Shiu Chung Tam, Conrad Harrison","doi":"10.1177/17531934241306287","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934241306287","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Patient-Rated Wrist and Hand Evaluation is an outcome measure for patients with conditions affecting the wrist or hand. We evaluated the structural validity of the Patient-Rated Wrist and Hand Evaluation using psychometric techniques, then developed computerized adaptive testing algorithms. Factor analysis found two health constructs consistent with 'Pain' and 'Motor Function'. Two computerized adaptive tests were developed, which reduced the number of items from five to a median of one ('Pain'), and from 10 to two ('Motor Function'). Both computerized adaptive tests achieved high levels of precision (standard error of measurement <0.3) and similar scores to the full-length measure, demonstrated by Bland-Altman analysis. Dividing the Patient-Rated Wrist and Hand Evaluation into two subscales could reduce the response burden, improve standardization of outcome measurement for clinicians and provide precise insight into patient symptoms.<b>Level of evidence:</b> N/A.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"940-948"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142960835","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Therese Ramström, Lina Bunketorp Käll, Jennifer Dunn, Carina Reinholdt, Johanna Wangdell
{"title":"Expected outcome for reconstructive hand surgery after spinal cord injuries related to level of injury and sex.","authors":"Therese Ramström, Lina Bunketorp Käll, Jennifer Dunn, Carina Reinholdt, Johanna Wangdell","doi":"10.1177/17531934241281173","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934241281173","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This retrospective, multicentre study maps grip strength and grasp ability after tendon transfer surgery in patients with tetraplegia. Data were analysed in the whole group and in subgroups stratified into the International Classification for Surgery of the Hand in Tetraplegia (ICSHT) and sex. In total, 200 arms (143 patients) had tendon transfer surgery to restore grip and pinch function, 74% were men, 42% were ICSHT group ≤3 and 58% ICSHT were group ≥4. The one-year outcome across all participants for grip strength was 5.2 kg, pinch strength 2.1 kg and a score of 108 for the Grasp and Release test. Men had significantly higher grip and pinch strength compared to women, while there was no significant difference with respect to grasp ability. ICSHT group ≥4 had significantly higher grip strength and grasp ability compared to ICSHT group ≤3, whereas no significant difference in pinch strength between ICSHT groups was seen.<b>Level of evidence:</b> III.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"965-971"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142335588","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Laima Bandzaite, Miriam Marks, Stephan Schindele, Daniel B Herren
{"title":"Proximal interphalangeal surface replacement in patients with severe longitudinal joint axis deviation.","authors":"Laima Bandzaite, Miriam Marks, Stephan Schindele, Daniel B Herren","doi":"10.1177/17531934241305801","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934241305801","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We compared the 2 year outcomes after proximal interphalangeal joint surface replacement in 68 joints with severe (>15°) preoperative longitudinal axis deviation and 50 joints without (<5°) preoperative deviation. Patients in both groups had a mean preoperative brief Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire score of 47 and had similar 2 year scores of 72 (95% CI 68-77) (severe deviation) and 70 (95% CI 65-76) (no deviation). Pain, proximal interphalangeal joint range of motion, grip strength and complications did not differ between the groups at 2 years. Ninety per cent of the severely deviated joints had a deviation of less than 15° at follow-up. The revision rates were 5.9% and 1.8% for deviated and non-deviated joints, respectively. We recommend a surface replacing implant to correct severe preoperative axis deviations of the proximal interphalangeal joint, but the risk of revision surgery needs to be considered.<b>Level of evidence:</b> IV.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"949-955"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142820539","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bente A van den Berge, Hosniya Habibi, Pieter U Dijkstra, Isam Atroshi, Tim Rc Davis, Per Jenmalm, Annet van Rijssen, Ruud W Selles, Peter Scherman, Joakim Strömberg, Simon T Skov, Esther Vögelin, Paul Mn Werker, Dieuwke C Broekstra
{"title":"Outcomes of limited fasciectomy, needle fasciotomy and collagenase injection for Dupuytren's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of individual patient data.","authors":"Bente A van den Berge, Hosniya Habibi, Pieter U Dijkstra, Isam Atroshi, Tim Rc Davis, Per Jenmalm, Annet van Rijssen, Ruud W Selles, Peter Scherman, Joakim Strömberg, Simon T Skov, Esther Vögelin, Paul Mn Werker, Dieuwke C Broekstra","doi":"10.1177/17531934251338349","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934251338349","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This systematic review and meta-analysis of individual patient data evaluates the outcomes of treatment for Dupuytren's disease using limited fasciectomy (LF), percutaneous needle fasciotomy (PNF) and collagenase clostridium histolyticum (CCH) injection. A total of 1423 studies were identified, of which 15 met the eligibility criteria for meta-analysis. The postoperative total extension deficit was smaller after LF than after PNF or CCH, but the difference was not clinically relevant. Minor complications were more frequent after CCH than after LF and PNF. The risk of major complications did not differ between the treatments. Recurrence occurred earlier after PNF and CCH than after LF during 36 months of follow-up. Patient-reported outcome measures showed substantial heterogeneity, which precluded meta-analysis. Overall, the clinically relevant contracture correction was comparable between LF, PNF and CCH, but CCH had a higher risk of minor complications and LF had the longest time to recurrence. Treatment decisions should consider the trade-off between complications and recurrence risk.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"878-890"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12149465/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144102952","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}
{"title":"Using ring-pins for the treatment of ulnar styloid fractures.","authors":"Sotetsu Sakamoto, Yasunori Hattori, Kazuteru Doi","doi":"10.1177/17531934241300513","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934241300513","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We report the use of 1.0 mm ring-pins for ulnar styloid fractures. Ten patients treated with ring-pins showed good clinical results, achieving bone union without complications. Ring-pins offer a simple, reliable alternative to traditional tension band wiring.<b>Level of evidence:</b> IV.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"976-978"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142782326","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Re: van der Heijden EPA, Dailiana ZH, Giele HP. State of the art review. Upper extremity revision nerve compression surgery. J Hand Surg Eur. 2024, 49: 687-97.","authors":"Vaikunthan Rajaratnam, Usama Farghaly Omar","doi":"10.1177/17531934241311822","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934241311822","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"990-991"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143019385","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effectiveness of adjuvant leukocyte-poor platelet-rich plasma in carpal tunnel release: a randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Korawish Mekariya, Yuwarat Monteerarat, Chayaporn Chotiyarnwong, Roongsak Limthongthang, Torpon Vathana, Panai Laohaprasitiporn","doi":"10.1177/17531934241312322","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934241312322","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study assessed the effectiveness of adding leukocyte-poor platelet-rich plasma (PRP) during carpal tunnel release surgery for patients with moderate to severe carpal tunnel syndrome. In a randomized controlled trial, 70 patients were assigned to either standard carpal tunnel release (control group) or release with leukocyte-poor PRP applied to the median nerve (PRP group). Primary outcomes were measured using the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire at 3 months, and secondary outcomes included pain, strength, sensation and electrodiagnostic examinations at multiple time points. Both groups showed similar improvements in pain, function, grip and pinch strength and electrophysiological recordings. However, the PRP group had better resolution of numbness at 3 months. These findings suggest that local PRP augmentation does not provide significant additional benefits beyond those of carpal tunnel release alone, apart from some improvement in patients' perception of numbness.<b>Level of evidence:</b> II.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"907-913"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142960839","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Re: Sakamoto S, Hattori Y, Doi K. Using ring pins for the treatment of ulnar styloid fractures. J Hand Surg Eur. 2024. doi: 10.1177/17531934241300513.","authors":"Shunpei Hama, Koji Moriya, Kiyohito Takamatsu","doi":"10.1177/17531934251313971","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934251313971","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"988-989"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143070356","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alexandre Quemener-Tanguy, Rémy Vigié, Axel Koelhy, Safire Ballet, Jean-Baptiste De Villeneuve Bargemon, Michel Levadoux
{"title":"Arthroscopic treatment of scaphoid nonunion with debridement and cancellous bone grafting before or after K-wire fixation.","authors":"Alexandre Quemener-Tanguy, Rémy Vigié, Axel Koelhy, Safire Ballet, Jean-Baptiste De Villeneuve Bargemon, Michel Levadoux","doi":"10.1177/17531934241312333","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934241312333","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We compared the outcomes of two groups of patients with scaphoid nonunion treated with arthroscopic cancellous bone grafting. In group 1, K-wires were introduced beforehand and in group 2 after debridement and packing bone grafts in the nonunion site. Our hypothesis was that the percentage of unions would be higher in group 2. We conducted a retrospective, single-centre comparative study of two consecutive series of patients. Seventeen patients in group 1 were operated between 2011 and 2015 and 25 patients in group 2 between 2015 and 2022. At 3 months, there was already a significant difference in consolidation, with three fractures united in group 1 and 21 in group 2. At 6 months, 10 patients (59%) united in group 1 and 24 (96%) in group 2. Debridement of the nonunion site without K-wires in place may allow a more thorough debridement and extensive filling of the defect with bone graft. If an arthroscopic technique is used for scaphoid nonunion, we do not recommend prior fixation with K-wires.<b>Level of evidence:</b> III.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"914-921"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143034388","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}