Hand/Wrist News

The world lost one of the most influential figures in orthopedics on Dec. 15. Joseph S. Torg, MD, regarded by many as the father of modern sports medicine, succumbed to chronic illness with his family present. He was 88 years old.

Healio highlights the monthly Cover Stories of Orthopedics Today that were published in 2022.

Healio highlights the most impactful research, news and advancements in orthopedics from the year.

Bone size and trabecular disorganization appear to increase with osteophyte formation and joint space narrowing, while volumetric bone mineral density decreases, according to data published in Arthritis Research & Therapy.

Results showed ultrasound-guided hydrodissection of the median nerve may provide significant and persistent clinical and morphological improvements in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome not responding to conservative treatment.

This time last year, many physicians looked forward to reclaiming a sense of normalcy in their lives and practices. We started 2022 hoping for a return to a pre-pandemic way of practice. Instead, we found a profession permanently changed.

Published results showed orthopedic surgeons are at risk for developing noise-induced hearing loss and permanent hearing loss due to damaging decibel levels in the OR.

PHILADELPHIA — Denosumab successfully induces structural modifications patients with active erosive hand osteoarthritis, according to data presented at ACR Convergence 2022.

BOSTON — A multicenter study focused on long-term outcomes of repair for cases of chronic volar plate injury showed patients had few limitations and achieved full extension of their proximal interphalangeal joints, according to a presenter.

Hook of hamate fractures, while uncommon in the general population, are more common among athletes.