Bull Hosp Jt Dis (2013). 2025 Dec 1;83(1):146-149. doi: 10.1097/bh9.0000000000000024. Epub 2025 Dec 10.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to describe our experience using superiorly applied low-profile locking plates for the operative fixation of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures (
J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2026 Feb;51(2):127-138. doi: 10.1177/17531934251404821. Epub 2026 Feb 4.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: This article aims to summarize the current recommended methods, guidelines and consensus among a panel of international experts meeting at the 16th Congress of the International Federatio
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2026 Feb 2;14(2):e7457. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000007457. eCollection 2026 Feb.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Hand flexor tendon injuries can be treated with primary repair by direct tenorrhaphy or, when this option is not feasible, with secondary repair by reconstruction with t
Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Jan 30;105(5):e47500. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000047500.ABSTRACTRATIONALE: This case report introduces manual fractional photothermolysis (MFP) as a novel, noninvasive technique for managing burn scar contractures that are refractory to conventional physical therapy, highli
Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Jan 30;105(5):e47390. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000047390.ABSTRACTRATIONALE: Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is an overuse syndrome of the extensor carpi radialis brevis tendons of the forearm, leading to pain around the lateral epicondyle of the humerus exacerbated by several act
Semin Musculoskelet Radiol. 2026 Feb 2. doi: 10.1055/a-2754-0082. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTTraumatic and overuse injuries of bones and tendons of the wrist represent a significant proportion of the musculoskeletal disorders encountered in both athletic and occupational settings. Conventional ra
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2026 Feb 2;36(1):88. doi: 10.1007/s00590-026-04663-8.ABSTRACTDiaphyseal non-union of forearm fractures that involve both the ulna and radius present unique challenges to treat. If left untreated, these non-unions may lead to severe instability of the forearm and/or chron
Am J Occup Ther. 2026 Mar 1;80(2):8002205180. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2026.051437.ABSTRACTIMPORTANCE: Hand injuries impair motor function, strength, and daily activity participation. Occupational therapy is widely used, but its effectiveness requires systematic evaluation.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate and synthe
J Hand Surg Glob Online. 2026 Jan 19;8(2):100932. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsg.2025.100932. eCollection 2026 Mar.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Scaphoid fractures are the most common carpal fractures and are prone to nonunion because of their retrograde blood supply. Delayed diagnosis or treatment increases the risk of no
J Hand Surg Glob Online. 2026 Jan 24;8(2):100939. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsg.2025.100939. eCollection 2026 Mar.ABSTRACTBecause of the relative infancy of peripheral nerve injury research, there is a lack of standardization of nomenclature and language. The lack of consistency among researchers and publicat
J Hand Surg Glob Online. 2025 Aug 4;7(5):100794. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsg.2025.100794. eCollection 2025 Sep.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Gunshot wounds (GSWs) to the upper extremities can be devastating and often require surgical treatment. Ballistic injuries to the distal radius in particular present a complex chal
J Hand Microsurg. 2026 Jan 19;18(2):100425. doi: 10.1016/j.jham.2026.100425. eCollection 2026 Mar.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Vascularized fibular bone grafts are an efficient method for repairing various segmental bone defects. The objective of this report is to introduce our experience with folded free vas
Injury. 2026 Jan 22;57(3):113067. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2026.113067. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Revision amputation is a common treatment in the emergency department (ED) for traumatic finger injuries, yet there is limited data on outcomes for procedures completed in the emergency roo
PLoS One. 2026 Jan 30;21(1):e0341801. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0341801. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTPeripheral nerve injuries in the arm and hand can lead to significant challenges, impacting every aspect of a person's life. Still, rehabilitation largely focuses on hand exercises, emphasizing motor fu
Microsurgery. 2026 Feb;46(2):e70186. doi: 10.1002/micr.70186.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Microvascular free tissue transfer is a key technique in reconstructive surgery, enabling functional and aesthetic restoration of complex defects. While initial flap survival relies on the vascular pedicle, some flaps m
Zhonghua Shao Shang Yu Chuang Mian Xiu Fu Za Zhi. 2026 Jan 20;42(1):81-90. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn501225-20240623-00247.ABSTRACTObjective: To investigate the clinical effects of using the anterolateral thigh perforator flaps (ALTPF) pedicled with the oblique branch of the lateral circumflex femoral ar
Zhonghua Shao Shang Yu Chuang Mian Xiu Fu Za Zhi. 2026 Jan 20;42(1):66-73. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn501225-20240927-00359.ABSTRACTObjective: To explore the efficacy of free lateral arm tissue flap in repairing complex finger wounds. Methods: This study was a retrospective case series study. From January
Zhonghua Shao Shang Yu Chuang Mian Xiu Fu Za Zhi. 2026 Jan 20;42(1):57-65. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn501225-20241015-00390.ABSTRACTObjective: To explore the effects of ultrathin inguinal flap free transplantation in repairing hand and foot wounds. Methods: This study was a case series study. From January
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2026 Jan 28. doi: 10.1002/ksa.70311. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: This scoping review aims to identify and synthesise the most frequently used outcome measures for physiotherapy after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) to support the selec
Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2026 Mar;70(3):e70191. doi: 10.1111/aas.70191.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Vasopressors are often introduced in severe burn patients who respond poorly to fluid resuscitation to maintain adequate blood pressure and avoid fluid creep. This study aims to characterise these patients and
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2026 Jan 26;14(1):e7302. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000007302. eCollection 2026 Jan.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Surgery is the most energy-intensive healthcare practice contributing to climate change. Nail bed injuries are among the most frequently encountered types of hand injur
GMS Interdiscip Plast Reconstr Surg DGPW. 2025 Dec 22;14:Doc04. doi: 10.3205/iprs000193. eCollection 2025.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The authors report a case of a 42-year-old male patient who presented with a relapse of penile acne inversa five years after a split-thickness skin graft without use of colla
J Clin Med. 2026 Jan 15;15(2):713. doi: 10.3390/jcm15020713.ABSTRACTBackground/Objectives: Chronic psychomotor and cognitive slowing after stroke can persist despite standard rehabilitation, especially in young adults with subcortical injuries. Innovative, integrated interventions are crucial for pa
J Clin Med. 2026 Jan 9;15(2):539. doi: 10.3390/jcm15020539.ABSTRACTBackground/Objectives: Finger amputation is frequently followed by complications, with reported revision rates of up to 20%. One of the most disabling sequelae is the formation of painful neuromas, occurring in approximately 3-9% of
