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Orthopedics Today features eight stories of importance to emerge from the Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting
Duration between breast cancer treatment and hand surgery may impact rate of lymphedema
SEATTLE — The presence of lymphedema following breast cancer treatment and elective hand surgery may be linked to the duration of time between the procedures, according to data presented at the American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting. Read more.
VIDEO: A look at advancements in the use of synthetic tendons in hand surgery
SEATTLE — At the American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, Shalimar Abdullah, MBBS, discussed advancements in the use of synthetic tendons in hand surgery. Watch video.
Study explores impact of decentralization of digital replantation
SEATTLE — Research presented here found both decreased numbers of high volume surgeons and hospitals performing digital replantation and lower rates of successful digital replantation in the United States during a 15-year period, leading them to call for the establishment of national centers of excellence to improve success rates. Read more.
VIDEO: Intercostal nerve transfer can be option to restore elbow flexion
SEATTLE — At the American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, Eric Wagner, MD, spoke about a study that evaluated the outcomes of intercostal nerve transfer to the musculocutaneous motor branch for restoration of elbow flexion. He said intercostal nerve transfer was found to be a reasonable nerve transfer option for patients with very limited options. Watch video.
Processed nerve allograft may lead to meaningful recovery for upper extremity nerve injury
SEATTLE — Patients treated with a processed nerve allograft for upper extremity repairs have meaningful recovery in both sensory function and motor function, according to data presented here. Read more.
Distal radial fractures treatment often matches appropriate use guidelines
SEATTLE — For patients with distal radial fractures, treatment frequently aligns with the appropriate use criteria-based recommended treatment detailed by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, according to data presented here. Read more.
Scaphoid fractures likely more prevalent than previously thought
SEATTLE — Scaphoid fractures likely occur more frequently than previously believed, a speaker here said. Read more.
Volar plating may have short-term advantage over external fixation for distal radius fractures
SEATTLE —Patients treated with volar plating for distal radius fractures show better functional recovery and radiographic outcomes compared to patients treated with external fixation, according to data presented at the American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, here. Read more.