Manuel Castro-Menéndez, Patricia Balvís-Balvís, Maciej Denisiuk, Olalla Vázquez-Cancela
{"title":"Assessing the learning curve for percutaneous ultrasound-guided release in carpal tunnel syndrome.","authors":"Manuel Castro-Menéndez, Patricia Balvís-Balvís, Maciej Denisiuk, Olalla Vázquez-Cancela","doi":"10.1177/17531934251338970","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934251338970","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Percutaneous ultrasound-guided release of carpal tunnel syndrome is an effective and safe technique; however, it requires familiarity with ultrasound visualization of the anatomical structures involved. This study aimed to determine the learning curve for percutaneous ultrasound-guided release of the carpal tunnel. We conducted a prospective, observational, analytical cohort study on patients treated for carpal tunnel syndrome using the percutaneous ultrasound-guided technique. We assessed the learning curve using complication rates, duration of procedure and conversion rate to open surgery. Eighty patients with a mean age of 58 years were included. The surgical time gradually decreased, stabilizing after the first 30 procedures. There were no intraoperative complications and no cases requiring conversion to open surgery. Based on our experience, the learning curve for percutaneous ultrasound-guided release of carpal tunnel syndrome is approximately 30 procedures. Clinical outcomes were not affected by the learning curve.<b>Level of evidence:</b> II.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"17531934251338970"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144056469","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}
Justin Cr Wormald, Jennifer Ce Lane, Marti Català, Antonella Delmestri, Jonathan Cook, Jeremy N Rodrigues, Matthew L Costa, Daniel Prieto-Alhambra
{"title":"The burden of hand trauma surgery on primary care in the United Kingdom: a nation-wide analysis of antibiotic and opioid prescriptions.","authors":"Justin Cr Wormald, Jennifer Ce Lane, Marti Català, Antonella Delmestri, Jonathan Cook, Jeremy N Rodrigues, Matthew L Costa, Daniel Prieto-Alhambra","doi":"10.1177/17531934251338120","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934251338120","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Although surgical site infection (SSI) risk after hand trauma surgery is around 5%, the severity of these infections is not known. The risk of superficial SSI in a cohort study was evaluated using NHS UK-wide primary care records (<i>n</i> = 641,223), using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink GOLD database. Within this cohort, a subcohort of those who had undergone a hand surgery operation for trauma were identified (<i>n</i> = 3,088). Antibiotic and analgesic prescriptions were analysed at 30 and 90 days postoperatively. By 30 days, 6.2% had been prescribed antibiotics appropriate for SSI, rising to 14.4% (CI [13.2 to 15.8]) by 90 days. By 30 days, 10% had been prescribed opioid analgaesia and by 90 days this had increased to 13.8%. Antibiotics prescriptions for SSI in primary care are substantially higher than the NICE estimate for SSI overall and the expected risk in hand trauma. The implications of this study are that many patients are receiving treatment for SSI in primary care and may be in more pain, for longer, than we expect. Further exploration of this is warranted and future research in hand trauma surgery should capture adverse events occurring outside of the hospital environment.<b>Level of evidence:</b> II.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"17531934251338120"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144046844","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}
Johan Berg, Eleonor Svantesson, Johanna Wangdell, Anders Björkman, Lina Bunketorp Käll, Carina Reinholdt
{"title":"Outcome of combined nerve and tendon transfer in tetraplegia: a new surgical strategy to restore grasp function.","authors":"Johan Berg, Eleonor Svantesson, Johanna Wangdell, Anders Björkman, Lina Bunketorp Käll, Carina Reinholdt","doi":"10.1177/17531934251338008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934251338008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to assess the outcome of supinator to posterior interosseus nerve transfer, followed by tendon transfer, to restore grasp function in patients with mid-to-high-level cervical spine injuries. Fifteen upper limbs in 11 patients with these injuries were included. The outcomes were then compared with a historical control group consisting of 16 upper limbs that received tendon transfers alone. The outcome was assessed using the Canadian occupational performance measure, ability to open the first web space, and grip and pinch strength 12 months after surgery. The Canadian occupational performance measure was similar in both groups, even though the study group had more severe preoperative impairment. The grip strength was significantly lower in the study group, whereas pinch strength was similar between the groups. This study suggests that a combined nerve and tendon transfer in patients with tetraplegia may offer benefits.<b>Level of evidence:</b> III.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"17531934251338008"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144002367","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":"Nerve transfer of the teres minor motor branch to the long head of the triceps muscle in C6-T1 brachial plexus palsy.","authors":"Sébastien Durand, Daniel Estoppey, Julie Mercier","doi":"10.1177/17531934251337550","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934251337550","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We report a case of restoration of elbow extension after C6-T1 brachial plexus injury using nerve transfer of the teres minor motor branch to the long head of the triceps muscle.<b>Level of evidence:</b> V.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"17531934251337550"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144059773","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":"Warfare injuries to the wrist. Fusions and motion-preserving procedures.","authors":"Serhii Tymoshenko, Andrii Lysak, Mariia Kotova","doi":"10.1177/17531934251337589","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934251337589","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This retrospective study reports the outcome of secondary reconstruction after severe combat-related injuries to the wrist. Fifteen patients with a median age of 36 years were included. Nine patients underwent total wrist arthrodesis and six had a motion-preserving procedure. In patients with wrist injuries involving the distal radius, concomitant bone defects of the ulna, lunate and scaphoid are often present, making wrist motion-preserving surgical procedures challenging. Total wrist arthrodesis required iliac crest bone grafting in all but one case. The final median QuickDASH score for the fusion group was 50, and the final median grip strength was 10 kg. Motion-preserving procedures provided a 50° arc of movement with a final median QuickDASH of 34 and median grip strength of 6 kg. Total wrist joint arthrodesis was the primary salvage solution.<b>Level of evidence:</b> IV.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"17531934251337589"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144046974","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: Bourke G, Wade R, van Alfen N. Updates in diagnostic tools for diagnosing nerve injuries and compressions. J Hand Surg Eur. 2024, 49: 668-80.","authors":"José Carlos Botelheiro","doi":"10.1177/17531934241288802","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934241288802","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"680"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142635527","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":"Comparing infection rates with wire, plate and intramedullary nail fixation of open metacarpal and phalangeal fractures.","authors":"Casey Zhang, Pooja D Reddy, Teun Teunis","doi":"10.1177/17531934241277949","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934241277949","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This retrospective study compares infection-related outcomes between wire, plate and intramedullary nail fixation of open, metacarpal and phalangeal fractures. After adjusting for potential confounding variables, there was no difference in infection rate and reoperation rate for infection.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"666-668"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143525684","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":"CORRIGENDUM to 'Scapholunate ligament reconstruction using a part of the extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon through a dorsal approach'.","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/17531934251322716","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934251322716","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"685"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143627268","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":"Radiography versus computed tomography for osseous staging of Kienböck's disease.","authors":"Nina Hesse, Karl-Heinz Kalb, Yannick Stohldreier, Hannah Gildein, Jörg van Schoonhoven, Rainer Schmitt","doi":"10.1177/17531934241286115","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934241286115","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This retrospective study compared the diagnostic accuracy of conventional radiography (CR) and computed tomography (CT) in classifying Kienböck's disease (KD) according to Lichtman staging. Besides age, cartilage condition and vascularity, bone morphology is important in choosing the most appropriate treatment in KD. In 278 patients, two musculoskeletal radiologists performed a consensus reading of 281 lunate necroses according to the Lichtman classification, based on CR and CT. Stage IIIc was most common in CR (43%) and CT (61%), followed by stage IIIa for CR (25%) and stage IV for CT (15%). In 67%, KD was classified as the same in both modalities. The KD stage had to be upgraded in CT in 34% of cases, notably with stage IIIa progressing to IIIc in 24 out of 69 patients and stage IIIb to IIIc in 23 out of 38 cases. Overall, the Lichtman score was significantly higher on CT. The findings suggest that CT is better than CR in accurately determining the stage of KD stage, indicating a potential shift towards more surgical salvage procedures.<b>Level of evidence:</b> III.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"643-648"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12012271/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142335590","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}