Hand/Wrist News

SAN FRANCISCO — Smokeless tobacco use may be associated with an increased nonunion risk in patients who undergo nonoperative management for a scaphoid fracture, according to results presented here.

SAN FRANCISCO — Tourniquet release timing did not significantly impact clinical outcomes in patients undergoing upper extremity surgery, according to results presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.

SAN FRANCISCO — Results showed calling patients the day after minor in-office hand surgery may help guide the recovery process and reorient unhelpful catastrophic thoughts, especially among patients with concerns about recovery.

SAN FRANCISCO — Results presented here showed a correlation between research productivity of hand surgery fellowship programs and individual academic hand surgeons with overall industry support from indirect research funding.

After the passage of the Affordable Care Act, wait times for hand surgery increased among patients with rheumatoid arthritis in rural areas compared with urban patients for whom surgical wait times declined, according to a recent study.

Published results showed patients who received a topology-optimized splint had better functional outcomes after distal radius fracture surgery compared with patients who received traditional cast immobilization.

Tyber Medical LLC has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of additional screws and plates and indications for its Mini-Frag plating system, according to a press release.

According to published results, older adults who are considering elective surgery reported concerns about the physical aspects of surgery, as well as the financial and employment consequences.

WAILEA, Hawaii — At Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Samuel Moen, BS, discussed the benefits of forming relationships with employers to advance an orthopedic practice and connect with patients.

WAILEA, Hawaii — At Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Jack M. Bert, MD, discussed several paths to success for private practice and employed orthopedic physicians.