Geisinger Upper Extremity Research

GCSOM Upper Extremity Research Fellowship

[JHS GO @JHSGlobalOnline]

The definition of metacarpal nonunion is highly variable and lacks standardization with for clinical and X-ray criteria

@GeisingerOrtho @Geisinger_UE

#HandFracture #Nonunion #MetacarpalFracture #SystematicReview #JHSGO #HandSurgery #OpenAccess

https://t.co/miP6AYUwzM

[Geisinger Upper Extremity Research @Geisinger_UE]

Are follow-up X-rays always necessary? In our newly published article, we look at:
The Utility of Routine Follow-up Radiographs in the Nonoperative Management of Proximal Humerus Fractures in Patients 65 Years and Older
https://t.co/GfiSpME4Vv @ORTHOJournal @GeisingerRsrch

[Geisinger Upper Extremity Research @Geisinger_UE]

Our group looked at hospital compliance with price transparency in: Publicly Disclosed Pricing for Common Upper-Extremity Procedures: An Analysis of Hospital Chargemasters
https://t.co/jYLC9mLePT
#orthotwitter #MedTwitter @GeisingerRsrch
@GeisingerOrtho @HandSurgeryAssn

[Geisinger Upper Extremity Research @Geisinger_UE]

In our newly published article in HAND, we looked at anatomical changes on MRI 6 years after ECTR in:
“Median Nerve and Carpal Tunnel Morphology Before and After Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release: A 6-Year Follow-up Study”
https://t.co/SS1aqBQXOh
#orthotwitter
@GeisingerOrtho

[Geisinger Upper Extremity Research @Geisinger_UE]

Today, we look at how often race is reported for patients in hand surgery trials : "Race and Ethnicity Reporting in Randomized Controlled Trials Published in Upper-Extremity Journals"
https://t.co/BvcZswIKNn #orthotwitter #MedTwitter @JHandSurg @GeisingerOrtho

[Geisinger Upper Extremity Research @Geisinger_UE]

Just published in JHS! We look at functional outcomes and reoperation rate after: "Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair with Suture-Tape Augmentation for Traumatic Elbow Instability"
https://t.co/R6Av1hLsg1
#orthotwitter #MedTwitter @JHandSurg @GeisingerOrtho

[Geisinger Upper Extremity Research @Geisinger_UE]

In our newly published article, we discuss modern challenges in treatment of bicolumnar fractures of the distal humerus:
Controversies in the Management of Bicolumnar Fractures of the Distal Humerus
https://t.co/qgX1Z3nqHy
#orthotwitter #MedTwitter @JHandSurg @GeisingerOrtho

[Geisinger Upper Extremity Research @Geisinger_UE]

Our group looked at bias in review articles related to distal radius fractures: Reporting Bias in Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Related to the Treatment of DRF: The Presence of Spin in the Abstract
https://t.co/2yo4NGUBUN #orthotwitter #orthotwitter #hand @HandSurgeryAssn

[Geisinger Upper Extremity Research @Geisinger_UE]

We discuss two cases of pathologic peri-implant fractures with aseptic osteolysis in our article: "Pathologic Periprosthetic Fracture After Radial Head Arthroplasty"
#orthotwitter #MedTwitter @jbjs https://t.co/U28xo3CaPn

[Geisinger Upper Extremity Research @Geisinger_UE]

See how patient and surgeon factors impact treatment in our group’s study:
Trends in the Management of Fifth Metacarpal Neck Fractures
https://t.co/p4c02imLFa

#orthotwitter #MedTwitter @JHandSurg

[Geisinger Upper Extremity Research @Geisinger_UE]

Does cement mantle height matter?
The Impact of Cement Mantle Characteristics on Early Loosening in Primary Total Elbow Arthroplasty
https://t.co/eqKw0i53TG

#orthotwitter
#MedTwitter
#Jhs #arthroplasty

[J Hand Surg Am- ASSH @JHandSurg]

A Comparison of Histologic & Intraoperative Visual Assessments of Transverse Carpal Ligament During Revision #CarpalTunnelRelease

@GeisingerOrtho

In revision carpal tunnel, surgeon-pathologist agreement is low for determining undivided ligament vs scar

https://t.co/Pyvq0DD14c

[J Bone & Joint Surg @jbjs]

New article🔥

https://t.co/88rf6Hbl6H

#surgeon #jbjs #resident #surgery #orthoresidents #boneandjoint #orthopaedics #orthopedic #journal #ortho

[Geisinger Upper Extremity Research @Geisinger_UE]

Is routine biopsy of the transverse carpal ligament during revision CTR helpful? We compared histologic and intraoperative visual assessment of TCL during revision surgery to see if pathologist and surgeon agree on what they see https://t.co/JXMSWrX7RS

[Geisinger Upper Extremity Research @Geisinger_UE]

Be sure to check out our groups most recent publication in @JHandSurg. We looked at rates and reasons for conversion to an open procedure during endoscopic carpal tunnel release.
https://t.co/NRoenVUUqd
#orthotwitter #JHS #handsurgery @GeisingerOrtho

[Brent Graham @BgTalkinman]

Listen to the commentary of @ChrisGrandizio on the article "The Pre-Operative Cost of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome" by Greenfield et al in the August @JHandSurg :https://t.co/9jDQf1lvdX
article: https://t.co/gXfHlTm5YN

[Geisinger Upper Extremity Research @Geisinger_UE]

A big and warm welcome to our new international research fellow!

Name: Jad El Koussaify
Hometown: Bchalle, Lebanon
Medical school: Lebanese University
Interests: Sports, Reading, International cuisines
Research interests: Surgical training, Regenerative medicine, arthroscopy

[Geisinger Upper Extremity Research @Geisinger_UE]

Do you think about the importance of radial stem angulation during anatomic radial head arthroplasty? We certainly are after a study published in JHS reported higher reoperations in implants with increased lateral misalignment.
@JHandSurg
https://t.co/lqqPPORpNE

[Geisinger Upper Extremity Research @Geisinger_UE]

Still want to learn more about CTS diagnosis? Check out the JHS podcast or tune in to the JHS journal club to hear more! #JHSJC @GeisingerOrtho

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[Geisinger Upper Extremity Research @Geisinger_UE]

Check out our team's work on improving diagnostic pathways for carpal tunnel syndrome!

@GeisingerOrtho

[J Hand Surg Am- ASSH @JHandSurg]

New #VisualAbstract!

#Reliability of the CTS-6 for Examiners With Varying Levels of #ClinicalExperience

@geisingerortho

#CarpalTunnelSyndrome #CTS6 #HandSurgery #HandTherapy #InterraterReliability #MedicalEducation

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