Fabian Moungondo, Mohammad O Boushnak, Véronique Feipel
{"title":"Percutaneous treatment of de Quervain's disease using Sono-Instruments®: A feasibility study.","authors":"Fabian Moungondo, Mohammad O Boushnak, Véronique Feipel","doi":"10.1177/17531934251313988","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934251313988","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We investigated the safety and effectiveness of percutaneous release for de Quervain's disease using Sono-Instruments® in cadaveric specimens. The mean procedure duration was 4 minutes, and complete release was achieved in all specimens.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"17531934251313988"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143019324","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":"https://doi.org/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":"17531934241306287"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","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}
{"title":"Subacute distal radio-ulnar joint subluxation after a distal radius fracture.","authors":"Grey Giddins, Tristan Fraser, Robert Lambert","doi":"10.1177/17531934241308137","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934241308137","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We report a series of 12 patients who developed early distal radioulnar joint subluxation after a distal radial fracture, not present on the initial radiographs. Early identification and management of this condition can give good clinical results.<b>Level of evidence:</b> IV.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"17531934241308137"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142960860","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":"https://doi.org/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":"17531934241312322"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","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}
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":"https://doi.org/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":"17531934241310717"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","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":"The forced small finger abduction test for assessing the strength of intrinsic muscles innervated by the ulnar nerve.","authors":"Nut Kittipongphat, Chaiyos Vinitpairot, Surut Jianmongkol","doi":"10.1177/17531934241310728","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934241310728","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The study evaluates the forced small finger abduction test for assessing the strength of intrinsic muscles innervated by the ulnar nerve. The test was performed on healthy and ulnar neuropathy patients. Results demonstrate its ability to detect intrinsic weakness, which may enhance diagnosis of ulnar neuropathy.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"17531934241310728"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142960876","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":"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":"https://doi.org/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":"17531934241310774"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","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":"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":"https://doi.org/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":"17531934241310718"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","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}
{"title":"Intrinsic neonatal limb ischaemia: A systematic review.","authors":"Aayushi Singal, Yangmyung Ma, Manwi Singh, Noemi Jester, Avula Aishwarya Rao, Andrea Jester","doi":"10.1177/17531934241310725","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934241310725","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This systematic review aimed to analyse the factors associated with intrinsic neonatal limb ischaemia (INLI), its causes and its management. The review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses guidelines, and 115 articles were identified for analysis. For INLI detected at birth, most newborns presented with upper limb ischaemia (72%), with thrombus being the most common cause (66%). Higher rates of positive outcomes were observed when INLI was treated with medical management alone, although this could reflect a less severe manifestation. The data did not demonstrate any causative factors for the development of INLI. Depending on the timing of the <i>in-utero</i> insult and the degree of tissue involvement and loss, different primary interventions may be selected for management. A classification system is proposed to help guide the choice of management, in which the different clinical manifestations of INLI are divided into four grades.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"17531934241310725"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142960854","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: Cohen A, Reijman M, Selles RW, Hovius SER, Colaris JW. Should we always perform scaphoid nonunion surgery in patients with minor preoperative symptoms? J Hand Surg Eur. 2024 Mar 15. Online ahead of print.","authors":"Ge Xiong","doi":"10.1177/17531934241300937","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934241300937","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"17531934241300937"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142960856","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}