Benjamin Dean, Jeremy Rodrigues, Nicholas Riley, Nicholas Rabey, Ella Donnison, Kirsty Challen, Steph Bradford
{"title":"Guideline on managing thumb ulnar collateral ligament injuries: the British Society of Surgery for the Hand Evidence for Surgical Treatment (BEST) findings and recommendations.","authors":"Benjamin Dean, Jeremy Rodrigues, Nicholas Riley, Nicholas Rabey, Ella Donnison, Kirsty Challen, Steph Bradford","doi":"10.1177/17531934241274612","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934241274612","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The development of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) guideline was undertaken in accordance with the British Society for Surgery of the Hand Evidence for Surgical Treatment (BEST) Process Manual, which has been accredited by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, UK. This review article serves as a summary of the systematic reviews and the final guideline. The group included two patients, a radiologist, a commissioner, an emergency medicine doctor, hand therapists and hand surgeons. The group's recommendations are that patients with acute UCL injuries should be assessed with a history, clinical examination and radiographs. Patients without significant joint laxity can be treated non-surgically. Patients with significant joint laxity on clinical examination may be treated with non-surgical joint immobilization or surgical repair and should reach a shared decision with their clinician about the definitive treatment within 2 weeks of presentation.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142309559","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}
Muntasir Mannan Choudhury, Angeline Aw Ai Ling, Robert Tze Jin Yap
{"title":"Is the ulnar fovea sign positive only in foveal tears of the triangular fibrocartilage complex?","authors":"Muntasir Mannan Choudhury, Angeline Aw Ai Ling, Robert Tze Jin Yap","doi":"10.1177/17531934241279921","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934241279921","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A positive ulnar fovea sign is usually considered to be specific for foveal disruption of the distal radioulnar ligaments. A retrospective review was done of 73 patients with a positive ulnar fovea sign. Only 21 patients had a foveal tear on arthroscopic examination.<b>Level of evidence:</b> IV.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142309560","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":"Wrist arthrodesis in flexed position combined with proximal row carpectomy and ostectomy of the distal radius for spastic patients.","authors":"Mohammad M Al-Qattan","doi":"10.1177/17531934241275478","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934241275478","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Wrist arthrodesis in spastic patients combined with proximal row carpectomy and ostectomy of the distal radius to allow a position of slight flexion (COF technique) results in a better outcome when compared to arthrodesis after proximal row carpectomy only technique.<b>Level of evidence:</b> III.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142305315","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}
Gregory I Bain, Simon F Bellringer, Michael P Russo, Dhara Amin, John J Costi
{"title":"Biomechanical analysis of cadaveric wrists before and after MOTEC wrist arthroplasty using a hexapod robot.","authors":"Gregory I Bain, Simon F Bellringer, Michael P Russo, Dhara Amin, John J Costi","doi":"10.1177/17531934241274135","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934241274135","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study compares wrist motion, biomechanical behaviour and radiographic parameters before and after total wrist arthroplasty using a fourth-generation spherical articulation prosthesis. A total of 10 cadaveric specimens were assessed using a hexapod Stewart platform robot. After arthroplasty, there were significant increases in both stiffness and phase angle of wrist motion across all planes of motion assessed. In three specimens, a sudden increase in moment was observed on load/displacement curves. Radiographically, carpal height increased by 14%, and the centre of rotation was displaced 11.1 mm proximally, 4.6 mm dorsally and 3.9 mm radially. This stretched the musculotendinous units, tightening the joint, while increasing the moment arm of the wrist flexors and decreasing the moment arm of the extensors, potentially important in the development of postoperative flexion contractures. Possible alterations in technique and/or implant design are considered to assist surgeons in achieving optimal clinical and survivorship outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142305314","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":"Misinformation about upper extremity conditions in guidelines for clinicians.","authors":"Louis Tonnel, Jada Thompson, David Ring","doi":"10.1177/17531934241270348","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934241270348","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The potential for reinforcement of unhelpful thinking and feelings of distress was present in half the sentences from the general description of the condition and management recommendation sections in three sources of information describing upper extremity conditions for clinicians.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142142264","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":"Clarification and classification of extensor tendon zones in the hand.","authors":"Jin Bo Tang","doi":"10.1177/17531934241232066","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934241232066","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140133711","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}
Simon B Kramer, Marjolein A M Mulders, Caroline A Selles, J Carel Goslings, Niels W L Schep
{"title":"Anterior locking plate fixation versus cast immobilization for acceptably reduced extra- articular distal radial fractures: long-term follow-up of a randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Simon B Kramer, Marjolein A M Mulders, Caroline A Selles, J Carel Goslings, Niels W L Schep","doi":"10.1177/17531934241226941","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934241226941","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study reports the long-term results of a randomized controlled trial comparing anterior locking plate fixation with cast immobilization for extra-articular distal radial fractures. After 5.3 years of follow-up, no clinically relevant functional differences were found.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139725579","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":"Carpal tunnel syndrome caused by an interosseous ganglion of the lunate.","authors":"Sally L Heading, Liron S Duraku, Richard Lawson","doi":"10.1177/17531934241227809","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934241227809","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We present a case of a 29-year-old woman with diffuse, unilateral wrist pain and carpal tunnel syndrome secondary to an interosseous ganglion of the lunate and aim to highlight uncommon aetiologies when assessing patients with atypical carpal tunnel symptoms.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139725581","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}
Jerome Brunet, Fabrice Rabarin, Emmanuel Maugendre, Bruno Cesari, Alexandre Petit, Nicolas Bigorre
{"title":"Prevalence of transthyretin amyloidosis in patients undergoing carpal tunnel surgery: a prospective cohort study and risk factor analysis.","authors":"Jerome Brunet, Fabrice Rabarin, Emmanuel Maugendre, Bruno Cesari, Alexandre Petit, Nicolas Bigorre","doi":"10.1177/17531934231218997","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934231218997","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Transthyretin amyloidosis is a frequent cause of heart failure, resulting from an accumulation of abnormal proteins in the myocardium. Recent research has highlighted the importance of early diagnosis to enhance the effectiveness of specific treatments. Extra-cardiac symptoms may precede several years before cardiac complications, with carpal tunnel syndrome often considered a red flag. The aim of this prospective, observational cohort study was to determine the incidence rate of positive synovial biopsies for transthyretin amyloidosis in patients aged 60-80 years undergoing carpal tunnel decompression, and to identify risk factors. The diagnosis of transthyretin amyloidosis was confirmed through the analysis of synovial tissue biopsies using Congo Red and immunohistochemical staining. The study included 254 patients, with an 18.5% prevalence of transthyretin amyloidosis. Risk factors for positive test results were identified as male sex, trigger finger, hearing disorders and valve disease. A predictive analysis using logistic regression yielded a probability model for individuals belonging to the positive group.<b>Level of evidence</b> III.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138814398","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":"European Board of Hand Surgery (EBHS) Examination Questions.","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/17531934241261932","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934241261932","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141433728","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}