Hakan Ertem, Sefa Selük, Osman Orman, Kahraman Öztürk, Mehmet Baydar
{"title":"The effect of surgical factors on recurrence of tendon sheath giant cell tumours.","authors":"Hakan Ertem, Sefa Selük, Osman Orman, Kahraman Öztürk, Mehmet Baydar","doi":"10.1177/17531934231222401","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934231222401","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this retrospective study, we evaluated the impact of tumour-related and surgical factors on the recurrence of giant cell tumours of tendon sheath. A total of 95 patients were treated at our institution between February 2012 and March 2021. We identified the factors most likely to be associated with recurrence from evaluation of classification, neurovascular invasion, bone erosion and joint invasion. Based on these criteria, we identified 49 patients with a high risk of recurrence. Of the 95 patients, recurrence was observed in 17. Among the 49 patients classified as high-risk, 13 were found to have recurrence. This study demonstrates that recurrence is more common in the high-risk patient group.<b>Level of evidence:</b> IV.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"977-980"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139405761","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":"Retrieval of broken K-wires by overdrilling using hypodermic needle.","authors":"Hui Li, Zhibo Liu","doi":"10.1177/17531934241237749","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934241237749","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Breakage of K-wires within the metacarpals and phalanges due to metal fatigue and overly aggressive joint movements are encountered occasionally. We established a simple and feasible technique for K-wire retrieval by overdrilling using a hypodermic needle.<b>Level of evidence:</b> IV.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"1039-1040"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140133718","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":"Responsiveness and validity of the Normal Hand Score in patients undergoing carpal tunnel decompression.","authors":"Paul H C Stirling, Liam Z Yapp, Jane E McEachan","doi":"10.1177/17531934231226170","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17531934231226170","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Level of evidence: </strong>II.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"965-969"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141097037","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":"Editorial. The <i>Journal</i> is going online.","authors":"Wee Lam","doi":"10.1177/17531934241272328","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934241272328","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":"49 8","pages":"944-945"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142142265","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":"Non-operative management of proximal phalanx spiral fractures: the use of elastic strapping to treat malrotation.","authors":"Angharad Davies, Samuel Haines, Grey Giddins","doi":"10.1177/17531934241265678","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934241265678","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study assessed rotation control elastic strapping as a treatment for proximal phalanx spiral fractures in adults, with good clinical outcomes. This is a cheap, simple and reliable management technique that avoids potential operative complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"17531934241265678"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142020039","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: Lamas C, Arenas J, Almenara M, Rojas R, Fa-Binefa M, Toro-Aguilera A. Is pronator quadratus muscle repair required after anterior plate fixation for distal radial fractures? A prospective randomized comparative study. J Hand Surg Eur. 2024, 49: 334-40.","authors":"Philippe Liverneaux","doi":"10.1177/17531934241271571","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934241271571","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"17531934241271571"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142020043","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}
Uwe Joosten, Lee M Jeys, Georg Becker, Christian Grüning, Thomas Kusmenkov, Robert Schober, Alexander Joist
{"title":"Long-term results of 292 CarpoFit®-joint replacements for trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis: a prospective cohort study with a 10-year follow-up.","authors":"Uwe Joosten, Lee M Jeys, Georg Becker, Christian Grüning, Thomas Kusmenkov, Robert Schober, Alexander Joist","doi":"10.1177/17531934241265811","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934241265811","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We report a prospective consecutive series of CarpoFit® (Implantcast, Buxtehude, Germany) trapeziometacarpal prostheses used between 2006 and 2014 for 292 patients with stage I-III trapeziometacarpal arthritis who remained symptomatic after conservative treatment. Patients were assessed at 3 months, 6 months and 1 year postoperatively for thumb movement, pinch strength and by validated patient-derived outcome scores and radiographs. Follow-up at 5 and 10 years was by outcome scores alone. Complications and revisions were recorded. Of the patients, 91% were either satisfied or very satisfied with their treatment at 10 years. Pain relief and functional outcomes were significantly improved within 3 months. Results were sustained during the entire observation period. The implant survival was 95% after 10 years. Prosthetic arthroplasty is a reliable treatment option for trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis and the CarpoFit® prosthesis has excellent long-term results for patient satisfaction, functional scores and implant survivorship.<b>Level of evidence:</b> III.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"17531934241265811"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142020075","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}
Silvia Schibli, Sabrina Koch-Borner, Ursina Arnet, Jan Fridén
{"title":"Clinical outcome of elbow extension restoration by posterior deltoid-to-triceps transfer in tetraplegia: a retrospective review of 51 patients.","authors":"Silvia Schibli, Sabrina Koch-Borner, Ursina Arnet, Jan Fridén","doi":"10.1177/17531934241270116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934241270116","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this study, we report the functional and perceived outcomes of 51 posterior deltoid-to-triceps transfers in patients with tetraplegia. With a minimum follow-up of 12 months, patients were divided into two subcategories based on preoperative posterior deltoid strength: Medical Research Council (MRC) 3 and MRC 4/5. At 12-month follow-up, all patients achieved antigravity elbow extension. Patients with a stronger posterior deltoid (MRC 4/5) attained an elbow extension with a strength grade MRC 3.7 (SD 0.6), while those with a weaker posterior deltoid (MRC 3) reached an elbow extension of MRC 3.1 (SD 0.6). Patient-reported outcome measure was evaluated using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and demonstrated a significant improvement for both performance and satisfaction. No difference in the COPM scores could be found between the two subcategories. This study indicates that tetraplegic patients with a posterior deltoid strength grade of both MRC 4/5 as well as MRC 3 benefit from the procedure.<b>Level of evidence:</b> III.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"17531934241270116"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142020071","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}
Anjuli L Dijkmans, Charlotte L E Laane, Alberto Fernandez Dell'Oca, Jesse B Jupiter, Rohit Garg, Abhiram R Bhashyam
{"title":"Binary Soong grading as a predictor for flexor pollicis longus tendon rupture after distal radial fracture fixation: a retrospective study.","authors":"Anjuli L Dijkmans, Charlotte L E Laane, Alberto Fernandez Dell'Oca, Jesse B Jupiter, Rohit Garg, Abhiram R Bhashyam","doi":"10.1177/17531934241258312","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934241258312","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This retrospective cohort study evaluates the concordance between Soong grades classified from radiographs and computed tomography (CT) scans and whether a Soong grade ≥1 is associated with flexor pollicis longus (FPL) injury and reoperation incidence. We included 181 patients with 185 dorsally displaced distal radial fractures treated with anterior locking plates. For the analysis of binary Soong grades, grade 0 was compared with grades 1 and 2. A moderate correlation was found between Soong grades on radiographs and CT scans (MCC 0.66). FPL injury occurred in 3% (6/185) and reoperation in 15% (28/185) of cases. There was no statistically significant difference between Soong grades when correlated with the incidence of FPL injury or reoperation, but no patients with a Soong grade 0 had an FPL injury. Binary Soong grading is non-inferior in predictive value and has a better correlation between radiographs and CT scans. Using the Soong classification as a binary system may be easier than a ternary system in clinical practice.<b>Level of evidence:</b> IV.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"17531934241258312"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142020070","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}
Floor A Davids, Niels Brinkman, Melle M Broekman, David Ring, Lee M Reichel, Gregg A Vagner
{"title":"Is the feeling of 'weakness' associated with unhelpful thoughts or distress regarding symptoms?","authors":"Floor A Davids, Niels Brinkman, Melle M Broekman, David Ring, Lee M Reichel, Gregg A Vagner","doi":"10.1177/17531934241274134","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934241274134","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This cross-sectional study looked for factors associated with feelings of weakness, level of capability and pain intensity in people seeking musculoskeletal speciality care for non-traumatic upper extremity conditions. A survey was conducted in 139 English-speaking adults, with 135 participants completing it. We found that greater intensity of feelings of weakness correlated with higher distress regarding symptoms and with older age. Lower level of capability was associated with greater intensity of feelings of weakness, greater distress regarding symptoms and older age. Higher pain intensity was associated with greater distress regarding symptoms and greater intensity of feelings of weakness. These findings suggest that the symptom of weakness may be a cue to explore potential distress about symptoms in addition to examining for actual weakness. This understanding could be a guide to a more compassionate approach to alleviate distress rather than focusing on neuromuscular pathophysiology alone, with the potential to reduce unnecessary tests and treatments.<b>Level of evidence:</b> IV.</p>","PeriodicalId":94237,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of hand surgery, European volume","volume":" ","pages":"17531934241274134"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142020074","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}