Surgeons hunt for the perfect free flap for hand and arm wounds. Turns out it was hiding on the inner thigh the whole time. See how ultrasound finds it in under 5 minutes. jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-… #FreeFlap #Ultrasound #Wounds

Up to 80% of European surgeons choose joint replacement over classic thumb surgery. Only 1.3% of US surgeons do. New data explains why that gap may be closing. jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-… #ThumbArthroplasty #ThumbArthritis #ThumbJointReplacement

20 years of data: nerve transfers now rival traditional nerve grafting for infant brachial plexus injuries. jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-… #Brachialplexusbirthinjury #nerveautograft #nervetransfer

Does screw size matter in thumb fracture repair? A new cadaveric study quantifies cartilage & tendon damage from intramedullary screw fixation. jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-… #HandSurgery #OrthopedicSurgery

What do hand therapists wish surgeons knew? A new commentary shares 10 honest insights on recovery beyond the OR, including creative orthosis solutions. jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-… #HandTherapy #HandSurgery #TeamApproach

An updated review of surgical considerations to enlighten context-aware care for sign language users: jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-…

Sign language places unique biomechanical demands on the upper extremity. This JHS review highlights common overuse injuries and surgical principles to preserve motion and signing ability. #JHS #HandSurgery #SignLanguage jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-…

Coronal plane alignment is often ignored in distal radius fractures. Is it actually important? A new study looks at radial translation and overall patient function. Read more in JHS!

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#JHS #handsurgery #distalradius #Evidencebasedmedicine

Could the shape of the scaphoid on a routine lateral X-ray hint at nonunion risk after scaphocapitate fusion for Kienbock disease? Read more about this in the latest JHS issue!

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#JHS #handsurgery #Kienbock #Evidencebasedmedicine

Do scaphoid nonunions really need a vascularized graft? This JHS Editor's Choice looks at outcomes with nonvascularized autograft, and what the first postop CT can tell you. Read it now!

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#JHS #handsurgery #scaphoid #Evidencebasedmedicine

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

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!
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#JHS #handsurgery #scaphoid #Evidencebasedmedicine

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!
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#JHS #handsurgery #metacarpalfractures #Evidencebasedmedicine

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: jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-…

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

The Mangled Digit Severity Score is a helpful decision-support tool in severe digital trauma, now externally validated in the JHS October 2026 issue: jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-…
#JHS #Mangled #Digit #Severity #Score #MDSS #Validation

Kahan et al. studied the biomechanical strength of thumb MCP UCL reconstruction using a button suspension of palmaris longus and nonabsorbable button. Read in: jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-… #JHS #Thumb #MCP #UCL #Ligament #Button #Suspension #BASS

Can brief intraoperative electrical nerve stimulation improve outcomes of nerve transfer? Find out the answer in the October 2026 issue of JHS!
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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! jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-…
#JHS #Dupuytren #Contracture #Collagenase #Fasciectomy

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: jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-…

#Metacarpophalangeal #Joint #RA #Arthroplasty

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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