Hand Surgery
Articles and resources for Hand Surgery in Orthopedic Surgery.
Hand surgery is a specialized area within orthopedic surgery that focuses on treating conditions affecting the hand and wrist. Common reasons for considering hand surgery include injuries such as fractures or tendon tears, as well as chronic conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome or arthritis. These issues can cause pain, limited mobility, and difficulty in performing daily tasks, prompting individuals to seek surgical intervention for relief and improved function.
The procedure typically involves several steps and may vary based on the specific condition being treated. Hand surgery can be performed using traditional open techniques or minimally invasive methods, often under local or general anesthesia. Patients can expect a thorough preoperative assessment, and after the surgery, they may need to wear a splint or bandage while the hand heals. Rehabilitation exercises are often part of the recovery process to regain strength and mobility.
While hand surgery can offer significant benefits, such as pain relief and improved hand function, it also carries potential risks. Common risks include infection, scarring, and complications related to anesthesia. Additionally, there may be a chance of incomplete recovery or the need for further surgical interventions. Understanding both the benefits and risks is essential for individuals considering this type of surgery.
Affordable Hand Surgery Training Model for Bone Drilling Skills
This research paper describes a study that aims to create an affordable model to help train surgeons in bone drilling. The model uses a PVC pipe filled with liquid silicone, and costs less than $5 to ...Analyzing the Success Rate and Benefits of Arthroscopic Stt Fusion Surgery
This research paper looks at a fairly new type of surgery called Arthroscopic Scaphotrapeziotrapezoid (STT) Fusion (ASTTF) that is less invasive than traditional open surgery. In this study, the resea...Arthroscopy-Assisted Hand Surgery for Trapeziometacarpal Arthritis
This study looked at 24 patients who had a particular type of surgery (arthroscopy-assisted surgery) for a type of hand arthritis (trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis). They measured things like hand de...Avocado Hand Injuries: Understanding Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
The research paper discusses injuries related to handling avocados, particularly while attempting to remove the pit. The study collected data from three centers in the UK over four years. Out of 35 pa...Best Dressings for K-Wiring of the Hand: Infection Prevention Insights
This research paper is about a common surgery procedure where a wire, called a K-wire, is inserted into the hand or wrist to fix fractures. After the surgery, the ends of the wire may stick out of the...Celebrating 100 Years of Hand Surgery for Claw Hand Treatment
This historical report commemorates the 100th anniversary of a surgical procedure for fixing a condition known as 'claw hand'. This procedure was developed by Harold Stiles, a pioneer in the field of ...Comparing Pain Control Methods for Hand Surgery: Dnb Vs. Bpb
This research study aimed to compare two methods of pain control during hand and wrist surgeries - brachial plexus blocks (BPB) and distal nerve blocks (DNB). Both techniques involve numbing specific ...Covid-19's Impact on Hand Fracture Treatments: Key Findings
This research paper looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the treatment of hand fractures. The researchers examined the cases of 82 patients who had hand fractures during the lockdown period fro...Diabetes and Hand Surgery: Understanding Complications and Risks
This research paper is examining if there is a connection between diabetes and the rate of complications after elective hand surgery. The researchers looked at medical records of patients who had elec...Diabetes and Hand Surgery: Understanding Dupuytren Contracture
This research was conducted to understand how diabetes affects the outcomes and patient satisfaction after surgery for Dupuytren contracture, a hand condition that causes fingers to bend into the palm...Diabetic Hand Infections: Risks, Treatment, and Surgical Options
This study focused on hand infections in people with diabetes, a problem that can cause serious issues like disability, contractures (permanent tightening of muscles, tendons, skin, or scar tissue tha...Effective Flexor Tendon Repair in Zone Ii: Key Outcomes for Patients
This study was conducted to evaluate the results of a surgical procedure known as flexor tendon repair in a specific area of the hand, known as zone II. The researchers compared the effectiveness of t...Effective Hand Surgery for Arthritis: Pip Joint Fusion Explained
This research paper is about a medical device used to treat arthritis in the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ), which is an important joint for the function of the fingers and hand. Arthritis in t...Effective Hand Surgery for Children's Unstable Fractures: Study
This research paper is about a study that looked at using a mini external fixator system (MEFS) to treat unstable fractures in children's hands. Normally, doctors use a method called K-wires, but this...Effective Hand Surgery for Enchondroma: Recovery and Outcomes
This research paper is about a study that was conducted on 11 patients who had a type of benign (non-cancerous) bone tumor called enchondroma in their hands. These patients were treated using a less i...Effective Hand Surgery for Osteomyelitis: a Patient's Guide
This research paper discusses a method used to treat a bone infection, specifically in the fingers, known as osteomyelitis. The study involved six men and one woman, who were on average 56 years old. ...Effective Pain Management After Hand Surgery: Benefits of Cpnb
This research paper explores a method used during and after hand surgery to prevent scar tissue and adhesion, known as continuous peripheral nerve blocks (CPNB). The study involved four patients, thre...Effective Surgical Options for Chronic Hand Ischemia Treatment
Chronic hand ischemia is a condition where blood flow to the hand is reduced, leading to symptoms like cold intolerance, pain, ulcers, and tissue death. If medications and other non-surgical treatment...Effective Treatment for Pink Pulseless Hand in Children’s Elbow
This study looked at the best way to treat children who have broken their arm near the elbow (a type of fracture known as a supracondylar humerus fracture) and have a pink hand but no pulse in it. Thi...Effective Treatment Options for Finger Ligament Injuries After Surgery
This research paper looks into the best way to treat a specific type of finger injury, where ligaments near the middle joint of the finger are completely damaged. They looked at studies where these in...Emergency Toe-to-Hand Transfer: a Solution for Lost Fingers
This research paper discusses the procedure of moving a toe to replace a lost finger, a method often used when all other options for hand reconstruction have failed. This can be due to severe injuries...Evaluating Patient and Surgeon Satisfaction with Telemedicine for Hand
This study looked at how satisfied patients and surgeons were with telehealth visits for hand surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. They asked all patients who had a telemedicine visit for hand surger...Exploring Dual Construct Fixation for Complex Wrist Fractures
This research paper talks about a surgical technique known as dual construct fixation, which is becoming more common for treating complex fractures near joints or prosthetics, particularly in cases wh...Flexor Tenolysis: Understanding Hand Surgery Outcomes and Success
This research paper is about a type of hand surgery called flexor tenolysis. The goal of the study was to review the effectiveness of different methods used in this surgery. The researchers looked at ...Hand Deformities in Babies: Insights From Italy's Pediatric Surgery
This research paper examines the number of babies born in Italy with hand and upper limb deformities from 2010 to 2015. The data was collected from eight different pediatric hand surgery centers in It...Hand Surgery Outcomes: Finger Reattachment in Older Vs. Younger
As the population ages, more elderly people may continue to work, potentially increasing the number of hand injuries such as finger amputations. The decision to surgically reattach an amputated finger...Hemi-Hamate Arthroplasty: Improving Hand Function After Fractures
The research paper discusses a study on a specific type of hand fracture that is common among young adults and often occurs during sports or work-related activities. If not properly treated, these fra...How Ai Can Help Answer Your Hand and Wrist Surgery Questions
This research paper is about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in answering common questions about hand and wrist surgery. The study evaluated responses from two popular AI platforms, Gemini and...How Generative Ai Is Changing Hand Surgery and Patient Care
This research paper talks about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, focusing on a type of AI called "generative AI". This kind of AI can create new content by understanding pattern...Impact of Delaying Hand Surgery in Apert Syndrome Patients
This research paper is about a study conducted on people with Apert syndrome, a condition where the fingers or toes are fused together, a condition known as syndactyly. The study looked at 48 patients...Impact of Surgical Assistants on Cubital Tunnel Surgery Outcomes
This research looked at how the involvement of trainee surgeons and surgical assistants might impact the outcomes of operations for cubital tunnel syndrome - a condition where the ulnar nerve in the a...Improvements in Hand Surgery Techniques: a Focus on Asia
The Journal of Hand Surgery Asian-Pacific Volume (JHS-AP) made a mistake and accidentally posted a paper twice, under different titles and with different digital identification numbers. The paper was ...Improving Hand Function After Birth Brachial Plexus Injury Surgery
This research paper focuses on how to improve hand function in patients suffering from birth brachial plexus palsy (BBPP), a condition where the nerves in the upper arm are damaged, often leading to i...Improving Hand Function and Appearance After Dupuytren Disease Surgery
This research paper is about a study that looked at the effects of a specific treatment for Dupuytren disease, a condition that causes the fingers to bend towards the palm, making it hard to use the h...Improving Hand Surgery Outcomes: the Role of Patient Feedback
This research paper is about measuring the outcomes of elective hand surgeries. In the past, outcome measures were often centered around what the surgeon observed and reported. However, these measures...Improving Patient Understanding of Hand Surgery Through Consultations
This study compared how well patients understood their hand conditions and treatments after talking to a surgeon in two different settings: a surgical mission abroad and a university hand center in th...Improving Pediatric Hand Surgery Access in Developing Countries
This research paper is about how to improve access to surgical care for children with hand and upper limb conditions, especially in developing countries where resources are limited. The author suggest...Innovative Hand Surgery Techniques for Gunshot Injury Recovery
This research paper discusses a unique method for repairing severe damage to the hand caused by a gunshot wound. The authors describe how they used the patient's own body, specifically a compromised f...Insights From Asia-Pacific Hand Surgery Conferences for Patients
This research paper summarizes a report on two major medical conferences in the Asia-Pacific region: the 10th meeting of the Asia-Pacific Federation of Societies for the Surgery of the Hand and the 6t...Intraosseous Schwannoma: Rare Hand Tumor Diagnosis and Treatment
This research paper discusses an incredibly rare case of a patient with an intraosseous schwannoma, a type of tumor that grows from nerves, located in the distal phalanx, which is the bone at the tip ...Managing Hand Injuries During Covid-19: a Surgical Perspective
This research paper discusses how a level 1 trauma center managed to care for patients with hand injuries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has caused many healthcare resources to be redirect...Managing Small Joint Septic Arthritis in the Hand: a Patient Guide
This research paper aims to provide guidelines for the management of small joint septic arthritis (SJSA) of the hand, an area not adequately covered by current guidance which is more focused on large ...Optimizing Tourniquet Use in Hand Surgery for Better Outcomes
This research paper looks at the use of pneumatic tourniquets in surgery, specifically for operations on the upper extremities (arms and hands). Tourniquets are devices used to control bleeding by com...Outcomes of Hand Surgery for Flexor Tendon Adhesions: What to Expect
Flexor tendon injuries in the hand can cause significant problems. Sometimes, during the healing process, the tendon and surrounding area can form adhesions, which are sticky tissues that can limit th...Patient Satisfaction: Face-to-Face Vs. Telephone Follow-Up After Hand
This study looked at how satisfied patients were after having hand surgery and then either a face-to-face follow-up appointment or a telephone follow-up call. The researchers asked 64 patients who had...Plantaris Tendon: a Reliable Option for Hand Surgery Repairs
This research paper is about the plantaris muscle (PM) tendon, a part of the leg that's often used in hand surgery for tendon or ligament repair. The researchers carried out a review of previous studi...Post-Surgery Rehabilitation for Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex
This research paper is about a survey done on hand and wrist surgeons in Australia to understand the post-surgery recovery process for a specific wrist injury. When the Triangular Fibrocartilage Compl...Reliable Italian Translation of the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire
This study focused on translating, adapting and validating an Italian version of the Michigan Hand Questionnaire (MHQ), a standardized assessment for hand disorders. The process included a two-step tr...Satisfaction Levels of Telemedicine for Hand Surgery Amid Covid-19
This study looked at how satisfied patients and surgeons were with telehealth visits for hand surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. They asked all patients who had a telemedicine visit for hand surger...Seasonal Trends in Hand Infections: What Patients Should Know
This research paper focuses on the relationship between seasonal changes and the rate of hand and upper limb infections. The researchers looked at infection cases from 2006 to 2016 at one specific UK ...Successful Hand Replant Surgery in Older Adults: a Case Study
This research paper tells about a successful hand replant surgery on a 63-year-old patient who had multiple levels of amputation. Usually, such surgeries are only performed on young patients, so this ...Successful Hand Surgery for Burn Contractures Under Local Anesthesia
This research paper is about a successful surgery that was performed on a 19-year-old male patient who had multiple finger and thumb contractions due to a burn injury. The operation was done under loc...Successful Surgical Treatments for Ulnar Cleft Hand Condition
This research paper discusses a rare birth defect called an ulnar cleft hand, where there is a split between the little finger and the ring finger. Sometimes, this condition also means the baby is bor...Teaching Hand Surgery Skills for Congenital Conditions in Cambodia
This research paper discusses the challenges and experiences of a group of surgeons and therapists who have been performing hand surgery on children in Cambodia since 2013. Hand surgery, particularly ...Tumescent Technique for Hand Surgery: a New Approach to Vascular
The research paper reports on a method of using a very diluted solution called a 'tumescent solution' for the surgical removal of slow-flowing vascular malformations (abnormal blood vessels) in the ha...Understanding and Treating Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: From Recognizing
Cubital tunnel syndrome is the second most common issue involving nerve compression in the upper arm. This syndrome typically presents as a tingling sensation or weakness in the hand. If it's not trea...Understanding Angioleiomyoma: Hand Surgery for Benign Tumors
The paper discusses a rare type of benign (non-cancerous) tumor called angioleiomyoma, which is a growth that arises from smooth muscle tissue. This type of tumor is found in less than 1% of upper lim...Understanding Arthroscopic Stt Fusion Surgery for Wrist Osteoarthritis
This research paper looks at a fairly new type of surgery called Arthroscopic Scaphotrapeziotrapezoid (STT) Fusion (ASTTF) that is less invasive than traditional open surgery. In this study, the resea...Understanding Camptodactyly: Causes and Treatment Options for Patients
This research paper is about a birth defect called camptodactyly, which causes one or more fingers to be permanently bent. There are two main causes for this condition. If only one finger is affected,...Understanding Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Symptoms, Treatment, and Surgery
Cubital tunnel syndrome is the second most common issue involving nerve compression in the upper arm. This syndrome typically presents as a tingling sensation or weakness in the hand. If it's not trea...Understanding Data Manipulation in Hand Surgery Research Results
This study explores the possibility of "significance chasing" in hand surgery research. Significance chasing is when researchers manipulate data to achieve statistically significant results. The autho...Understanding Dual Construct Fixation for Complex Wrist Fractures
This research paper talks about a surgical technique known as dual construct fixation, which is becoming more common for treating complex fractures near joints or prosthetics, particularly in cases wh...Understanding Dupuytren Disease: Treatment Options for Patients
This research paper discusses how doctors in Australia currently manage Dupuytren Disease, a hand condition that causes one or more fingers to bend into the palm. The researchers distributed a quest...Understanding Dupuytren's Disease: History and Cultural Significance
This research paper discusses the history of a hand disease known as Dupuytren's disease, which is often referred to by different names depending on where you are in the world or who you're talking to...Understanding Emergency Visits After Elective Hand Surgery: Key
The study is about why patients visit the emergency department (ED) after having hand or elbow surgery. The researchers analyzed data from two hospitals over a ten-year period and found that out of 3,...Understanding Eosinophilic Fasciitis: Symptoms and Treatment Options
This research paper is about a rare condition called Eosinophilic fasciitis (EF). This disorder causes skin hardening similar to scleroderma, inflammation of the connective tissue surrounding muscles,...Understanding Fibro-Osseous Pseudotumors in Hand Surgery Patients
This research paper is about a rare type of benign (non-cancerous) tumor called a fibro-osseous pseudotumour that can affect the fingers. Because it's so uncommon and because it can look like a cancer...Understanding Forearm Deformities in Children with Brachial Plexus
This paper discusses forearm deformities in children with severe birth brachial plexus palsy (BBPP), a condition affecting the nerves in the arm. These deformities, which either make the forearm turn ...Understanding Hand Fracture Treatment: Insights From Australian
This study looked at how different hand surgeons in Australia treat a common type of hand fracture. They sent a survey to all members of the Australian Hand Surgery Society to gather information about...Understanding Hand Injuries From Sugarcane Crushers: a Patient Guide
This research paper is about injuries caused by sugarcane juice extracting machines which can range from minor skin cuts to severe hand injuries. The researchers developed a system to categorize these...Understanding Hand Lumps: Cryptococcus Infection Vs. Sarcoma Risks
This research paper describes a case where a patient had a rapidly growing lump in their hand, which was initially suspected to be a type of cancer called sarcoma. However, it turned out to be a skin ...Understanding Hand Surgery and Acupuncture for Better Health
The term "homunculus" refers to a miniature representation of a human being. In science, it is used to describe any small scale model of the human body that symbolizes various human functions, be it p...Understanding Hand Surgery for Syndactyly: Options and Outcomes
The paper is a comprehensive review of existing studies on different methods used in surgery to separate fused fingers (a condition known as syndactyly). The goal of these surgeries is to create enoug...Understanding Hand Surgery Research: Key Findings and Insights
This research paper discusses a study that aimed to understand the position of hand surgery research within the larger field of orthopedic surgery research. The researchers examined 1,568 articles pub...Understanding Hand Surgery: Patient Experiences and Outcomes Explained
The research paper discusses a study that used the Hand Questionnaire (HAND-Q), a tool used to understand patients' experiences with hand/upper extremity (UE) issues and treatments. The study hypothes...Understanding Laurin-Sandrow Syndrome: a Rare Hand and Leg Condition
Laurin-Sandrow Syndrome (LSS) is an incredibly uncommon condition that results in mirror hand and leg, meaning an individual might have duplicate hands or legs. Up to now, fewer than 20 cases have bee...Understanding Mallet Finger: Treatment Options and Surgical Insights
This research paper is about a common injury known as mallet finger, which happens when the farthest away bone in a finger is suddenly forced to bend, or, less frequently, overextended. This injury ca...Understanding Oligodactyly: Insights on Rare Hand Surgery Conditions
This research paper discusses a very rare birth defect called oligodactyly, which means having less than five fingers on a hand. Sometimes this condition is linked to underdevelopment or absence of th...Understanding Patient Outcomes After Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
The research paper discusses how patients' personal understanding of their health progress is becoming more crucial in determining the success of medical treatments, especially in hand surgery. Howeve...Understanding Pediatric Hand Fractures: Treatment and Care Tips
This research paper discusses the unique challenges that come with treating children's hand fractures, specifically those in the proximal phalanx, which is the bone found in fingers and toes closest t...Understanding Pediatric Trigger-Locked Thumb: Causes and Treatments
This research paper discusses a common thumb condition in children called Pediatric trigger-locked thumb (PT-LT). It occurs when the tendon that helps bend the thumb becomes too large for its protecti...Understanding Peripheral Nerve Lymphomatosis: Diagnosis and Surgery
This research paper discusses a rare condition where lymphoma, a type of cancer, affects the peripheral nerves in the body. This condition can be hard to diagnose because it often looks like less seri...Understanding Sandblasting Injuries: Treatment for Hand and Wrist
The research paper discusses a rare type of injury caused by sandblasting - a process used to clean or smooth surfaces using a high-pressure jet of sand. There have only been four such cases reported ...Understanding Secondary Hand Surgery After Severe Upper Extremity
This research paper discusses the high likelihood of needing secondary procedures after a severe upper extremity injury, which is one of the most common types of injuries. These injuries are so common...Understanding Space Needs for Hand Surgery: a Guide for Patients
This study looks at how much space is required in operating rooms for different types of hand surgeries. The researchers divided the surgeries into four categories based on the size of the room needed...Understanding Statistics for Hand Surgery: a Guide for Surgeons
This research paper is essentially a guide for surgeons to understand and interpret statistical tests that they might come across in clinical research. It acknowledges that statistics can be complex a...Understanding the Benefits of Microsurgical Toe Transfer for Hand
This study reviews research on the use of toe-to-hand transfers to treat people who have lost thumbs and multiple fingers, resulting in a hand deformity. This type of procedure can be risky and requir...Understanding the Benefits of Toe-to-Hand Transfers for Hand Deformity
This study reviews research on the use of toe-to-hand transfers to treat people who have lost thumbs and multiple fingers, resulting in a hand deformity. This type of procedure can be risky and requir...Understanding the Omt Classification for Hand Birth Defects
This paper is about the Oberg, Manske and Tonkin (OMT) Classification, a system used to categorize birth defects of the hand and upper limb. This system sorts these conditions into three groups: Malfo...Understanding Uk Trainee Use of Walant in Hand Surgery Procedures
This research paper looks into a technique called WALANT (Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet) which is commonly used in hand surgery. The study surveyed a group of plastic surgery trainees in t...Understanding Volar Fracture-Dislocations of the Finger Joint
This research paper discusses a specific type of finger injury known as volar fracture-dislocations of the proximal interphalangeal joint. This is a rare type of injury where a force is applied to a b...Using Chicken Feet to Train for Hand Surgery Techniques Effectively
This research paper is about a study to test if chicken feet can be used as practice models for surgical trainees who want to learn about specific hand surgery techniques. These techniques are called ...Validating the Italian Version of the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire
This study focused on translating, adapting and validating an Italian version of the Michigan Hand Questionnaire (MHQ), a standardized assessment for hand disorders. The process included a two-step tr...Walant Vs. Traditional Anesthesia for Non-Traumatic Hand Surgery
This study wanted to compare the outcomes of non-traumatic hand surgeries using the WALANT technique (Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet) and traditional methods that use regional anesthesia or...Wide Awake Hand Surgery: Benefits and Patient Experiences Explained
The research paper is about a study that looked at the effects of "wide awake hand surgery". This is a type of surgery where the patient is awake and only has local anesthesia (numbing medication) wit...Wide Awake Hand Surgery: Benefits of Local Anesthesia Without
This research paper provides advice for surgeons interested in using a new technique for hand surgery called Wide Awake Local Anaesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT). This approach uses local anesthesia wi...