Hand/Wrist News

Use of machine learning models may successfully predict postoperative pain experiences and risk for prolonged opioid use among patients who undergo hand surgery, according to published results.

Forefoot ultrasound adds little value when attempting to predict rheumatoid arthritis in patients with clinically suspect arthralgia, as positive findings there are “rare” without accompanying inflammation in the hands, according to data.

New EULAR classification criteria for hand osteoarthritis — including age, morning stiffness duration, radiographic osteophytes and radiographic joint space narrowing — feature separate criteria for thumb base and interphalangeal OA.

Axogen Inc. announced the launch of the Avive+ soft tissue matrix for use as a barrier to protect and promote healing of the peripheral nerve after acute traumatic injury, according to a company press release.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has released an updated clinical practice guideline for the management of carpal tunnel syndrome, according to a press release.

Patients who speak Spanish as their primary language and undergo orthopedic trauma surgery may show limited health literacy and have difficulty understanding their injury and treatment plans vs. patients who primarily speak English.

BOSTON — In this video, Rachel M. Frank, MD, discussed highlights of the Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting.

Choosing either the endoscopic or open surgical technique for index carpal tunnel release may not meaningfully impact the risk of revision surgery, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.

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