{"title":"Treatment of anterior rim fractures of the distal radius with an anterior rim plate: A retrospective study.","authors":"Kuan-Po Chen, I-Chien Chen, Chin-Hsien Wu, Tzu-Ming Tseng, Ching-Hou Ma, Yuan-Kun Tu","doi":"10.1177/17531934241310774","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934241310774","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Treatment of distal radial fractures that include small anterior rim fragments can be difficult. We retrospectively reviewed 19 patients in whom an anterior rim plate with locking screws was used. After a median follow-up of 18 months (range 6-32; interquartile range (IQR) 14, 26), the median wrist flexion and extension arc was 70° (range 50-80; IQR 60, 70), the median grip strength was 80% of the contralateral side (range 52-104; IQR 77, 88), the median visual analogue scale score for pain was 0 (range 0-5; IQR 0, 1), the median disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand score was 2 (range 0-59; IQR 0, 11) and the median modified Mayo wrist score was 80 (range 35-100; IQR 75, 85). Two patients exhibited loss of reduction; one was treated conservatively and the other underwent revision surgery. Our findings support anterior rim plates as a treatment option for anterior rim fractures if they are properly placed.<b>Level of evidence:</b> IV.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"930-939"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142960879","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":"Bowstringing of the extensor digitorum: clinical and biomechanical results using an ankle extensor retinaculum graft.","authors":"Sébastien Durand, Julie Mercier, Samuel Joseph","doi":"10.1177/17531934241297890","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934241297890","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We report a case of extensor digitorum bowstringing after complete rupture of the extensor retinaculum treated successfully with an ankle extensor retinaculum graft. Reconstruction of structure, form and mechanical properties of the extensor retinaculum is possible owing to the histological similarity of anatomical pulleys throughout the body.<b>Level of evidence:</b> V.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"985-987"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142650081","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}
Han Hong Chong, Sasan Dehbozorgi, David Bodansky, Ryan Trickett
{"title":"Comparison of individually packed metalwork and on-the-tray metalwork: A review of clinical risks.","authors":"Han Hong Chong, Sasan Dehbozorgi, David Bodansky, Ryan Trickett","doi":"10.1177/17531934241310717","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934241310717","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The use of metalwork, such as screws and plates, is common in orthopaedic trauma surgery, with a recent trend towards individually packed metalwork owing to concerns about sterilization efficacy and traceability. Despite this, there is no clinical evidence proving clinical risk from repeat sterilization of metalworks used in orthopaedic trauma of either increased infection rates or loosening or implant failure. On the contrary, the use of individually packed metalworks presents several practical challenges, including higher costs, increased risks of contamination, longer operative times and a larger carbon footprint. This review underscores the need for further validation of individually packed metalwork in orthopaedic trauma surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"992-996"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142960831","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":"Surgical outcomes of radial polydactyly according to a modified Wassel-Flatt classification: A retrospective study of 211 patients with 223 thumbs.","authors":"Wonsun Lee, Young Ho Shin, Jae Kwang Kim","doi":"10.1177/17531934241310718","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934241310718","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We previously introduced the modified Wassel-Flatt classification to overcome the limitation of the traditional classification for radial polydactyly. This study aimed to evaluate this modified classification in terms of surgical planning and clinical outcomes using the Japanese Society for Surgery of the Hand scoring system. A retrospective review of 211 patients with 223 thumbs treated for radial polydactyly between October 2017 and November 2022 was conducted. Patients were classified using the modified Wassel-Flatt classification, which further differentiated between hypoplastic proximal (HP) and hypoplastic distal (HD) types. The results indicated that simple excision was feasible only for the HP type, while the HD type and non-hypoplastic types required more complex procedures. In addition, hypoplastic types generally had better outcomes, with the HP type achieving better appearance scores than the HD type. Comparisons among non-hypoplastic types revealed no significant differences. The modified Wassel-Flatt classification appears to enhance surgical planning and predict clinical outcomes effectively.<b>Level of evidence:</b> IV.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"922-929"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142960868","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}
Vasileios S Akrivos, Antonios A Koutalos, Sokratis E Varitimidis
{"title":"Association between carpal tunnel syndrome and shoulder pain: a case-control study.","authors":"Vasileios S Akrivos, Antonios A Koutalos, Sokratis E Varitimidis","doi":"10.1177/17531934241302697","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934241302697","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We investigated the prevalence of shoulder pain around the scapular spine in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome and in the general population. In those with carpal tunnel syndrome, 63% reported shoulder pain, against 5% in the control group.<b>Level of evidence:</b> III.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"974-975"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142696215","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}
Rimon du Plessis, Michael Solomons, Duncan McGuire
{"title":"An uncomplicated and accurate approach to the measurement and reporting of Dupuytren's contractures.","authors":"Rimon du Plessis, Michael Solomons, Duncan McGuire","doi":"10.1177/17531934251318896","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934251318896","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There is currently no standardized method to measure Dupuytren's contractures and the reported definitions are variable and often confusing. We present an uncomplicated and accurate measuring and reporting technique that considers the dynamism effect.<b>Level of evidence:</b> V.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"972-973"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143375084","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}
Hugo Jakobsson, Michael Möller, Yang Cao, Eva Lundqvist, Per Wretenberg, Marcus Sagerfors
{"title":"Socioeconomic factors associated with poor patient-reported outcomes of 17,478 patients after a distal radial fracture.","authors":"Hugo Jakobsson, Michael Möller, Yang Cao, Eva Lundqvist, Per Wretenberg, Marcus Sagerfors","doi":"10.1177/17531934241293426","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934241293426","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to investigate the association of socioeconomic factors, country of birth and comorbidities with poor patient-reported outcome 1 year after a distal radial fracture. The patient population was obtained from the Swedish Fracture Register. In the study, 17,468 patients 18 years or older were included. Poor outcome was the dependent variable in a multivariate logistic regression analysis. The factors with the strongest association with poor outcome were country of birth outside the European Union (odds ratio (OR) = 2.28; 95% CI = 1.91-2.73), high-energy trauma mechanism (OR = 1.76; 95% CI = 1.46-2.12), a history of anxiety or depression (OR = 1.46; 95% CI = 1.26-1.70), and a Charlson comorbidity index ≥3 (OR = 1.51; 95% CI = 1.17-1.94). Alleviating the effects of these factors could potentially decrease the proportion of patients with a disability after a distal radial fracture.<b>Level of evidence:</b> III.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"956-964"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12149451/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142565240","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":"Textbooks vs. journal articles: How to appreciate and understand their limitations.","authors":"Jin Bo Tang, Kevin C Chung","doi":"10.1177/17531934241307497","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934241307497","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this article, we examine the pros and cons of textbook vs. journal articles. We suggest that textbooks serve as an essential knowledge provider for colleagues, especially at their entry level, but to advance clinical and academic capability, journal articles remain an important and unreplaceable tool for continuous professional development. Currently multi-author review articles provide one of the best sources of information, providing recommendations that are authoritative yet balanced. We explored if there are options to combine the best of both these platforms of information.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"997-1001"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142960872","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":"In appreciation. David M Evans 1942-2025.","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/17531934251335890","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934251335890","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":"50 7","pages":"877"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144478409","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":"Repair of palmar soft tissue defects of five digits in the same hand using a variety of free flaps.","authors":"Muwei Li, Gong Wu, Zhe Zhang","doi":"10.1177/17531934241298195","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934241298195","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Palmar soft tissue defects of the digits are common. Severe multiple digit palmar soft tissue defects can lead to dysfunction and are difficult to treat. We report a case in which a variety of flaps were applied to repair the palmar soft tissue defects of five digits.<b>Level of evidence:</b> V.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"982-984"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142650083","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}