J Hand Surg Am- ASSH

The Journal of Hand Surgery is the official publication of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
JHS Journal Club: #JHSJC
OA Journal: @JHSGlobalOnline

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Stroke and brachial plexus palsy can quietly weaken the bones of the affected arm. What role should hand surgeons play in catching it early? Read the latest Hand Surgery Landscape in JHS!

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#JHS #handsurgery #osteoporosis #Evidencebasedmedicine

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Two screws may be better than one for scaphoid fractures, but where should they go? A new finite element study explores how screw spacing and angulation affect stability. Find out in the latest JHS issue!
https://t.co/9FhXCkd2xA
#JHS #handsurgery #scaphoid #Evidencebasedmedicine

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Can intramedullary screws handle oblique metacarpal fractures, or should they be saved for transverse patterns? A new biomechanical study puts it to the test. Find out in the latest JHS issue!
https://t.co/KW54qARGwe

#JHS #handsurgery #metacarpalfractures #Evidencebasedmedicine

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Can we expect changes in median nerve cross-sectional area to correlate with clinical or electrodiagnostic outcomes? Find out in the October 2026 issue of JHS: https://t.co/JVjKR7CelG

#JHS #median #nerve #CTS #metabolic #syndrome #CSA

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The Mangled Digit Severity Score is a helpful decision-support tool in severe digital trauma, now externally validated in the JHS October 2026 issue: https://t.co/i26I3jZ5FT
#JHS #Mangled #Digit #Severity #Score #MDSS #Validation

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Kahan et al. studied the biomechanical strength of thumb MCP UCL reconstruction using a button suspension of palmaris longus and nonabsorbable button. Read in: https://t.co/CDa4cWzne3 #JHS #Thumb #MCP #UCL #Ligament #Button #Suspension #BASS

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Can brief intraoperative electrical nerve stimulation improve outcomes of nerve transfer? Find out the answer in the October 2026 issue of JHS!
https://t.co/gvDaFqhzC0 #JHS #nerve #electrical #intraoperative #stimulation #transfer

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What is the likelihood of future Dupuytren intervention in the same digit, other digit, and other hand? Find out in our October 2026 issue of JHS! https://t.co/megAESARl7
#JHS #Dupuytren #Contracture #Collagenase #Fasciectomy

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In the October issue of #JHS, Naniwa et al compared #INTEGRA and #AVANTA #silicon implants for patients with #MCP joint #rheumatoid #arthritis. Read about motion, grip strength, functional outcomes, and more: https://t.co/ZI5DHV9f1c

#Metacarpophalangeal #Joint #RA #Arthroplasty

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Could the 2nd metatarsal head reconstruct the capitate? A cadaver study found equivalent articular curvature and head width, supporting its potential as a donor for lunocapitate reconstruction.
#JHS #HandSurgery
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PIP joint denervation avoids reoperation in 81% of patients with PIP-joint OA at 4-year follow-up. https://t.co/aE9UOar23d

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Can PIP denervation provide durable relief for osteoarthritis? In 105 joints, 81% avoided arthroplasty/arthrodesis at median 43 months. Pain fell substantially, and 79% would choose it again.
#JHS #HandSurgery #PIPOsteoarthritis

https://t.co/aE9UOar23d

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Could hypermobility predispose to wrist ganglion cysts? In 972 patients, Beighton ≥4 was linked to 7.1× higher odds; severe hypermobility had 16.4× higher odds. Manual work also increased risk.
#JHS #HandSurgery

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Hand transplantation in immunocompetent children: is the benefit worth lifelong immunosuppression? This JHS analysis says evidence supports offering it only in rigorous clinical trials.
#JHS #HandTransplantation

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After unilateral CTR, 42% underwent contralateral release over ≥10 years. Symptoms, EDS severity, and trigger finger predicted staged surgery.
#JHS #CarpalTunnel #HandSurgery

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The October 2026 issue of JHS is live! https://t.co/YL3IYOjCmY

Our cover image is from "Is PIP Denervation for Osteoarthritis a Durable Solution? Results from a Multicenter Outcome Study" by Esmee Kwee et al.

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Ring avulsion injuries present a complex microsurgical challenge, involving circumferential damage to skin, tendons, bone, and neurovascular structures. A review in JHS Am highlights modern management strategies and functional outcomes: https://t.co/Us24z5qop1
#JHS #HandSurgery

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Can we improve tendon-to-bone healing with a cell-free regenerative strategy? A new rat study evaluated mesenchymal stem cell–derived #exosomes combined with a 3D hyaluronan-based scaffold for tendon-to-bone healing. Read more: https://t.co/v3p5ykH3O5
#JHS #RegenerativeMedicine

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When performing an 8-strand #FlexorTendon repair with looped sutures, knot selection matters for early stability. This recent study evaluates gap resistance, ultimate strength and failure mode in a porcine model: https://t.co/ypbZt990SR
#JHS #HandSurgery #OrthopedicSurgery

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Save or salvage in Kienbock's disease? This JHS study found radial shortening osteotomy gave better PRWE/QuickDASH scores & satisfaction (86% vs 62%) than proximal row carpectomy. https://t.co/vIu2HkcNCE
#JHS #handsurgery #Kienbock