Childs Nerv Syst. 2026 Mar 22;42(1):126. doi: 10.1007/s00381-026-07212-0.ABSTRACTThe presented case involves an infant with a prenatally diagnosed giant encephalocele including parts of the occipital and superior parietal lobes, as well as the superior cerebellum. Imaging revealed a complex encephal
Hand Clin. 2026 May;42(2):95-103. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2025.12.001. Epub 2026 Feb 18.ABSTRACTThe surgical management of wrist arthritis in a young patient requires a detailed understanding of wrist anatomy and thoughtful surgical approach. The carpus can be accessed through open and arthroscopic techn
Hand Clin. 2026 May;42(2):209-220. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2025.12.012. Epub 2026 Feb 17.ABSTRACTAn important challenge in the management of thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint arthritis is determining the most appropriate surgical approach for any given clinical scenario, once non-operative treatment has
Hand Clin. 2026 May;42(2):199-208. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2025.12.011. Epub 2026 Feb 16.ABSTRACTTotal wrist arthrodesis or fusion (TWF) is a complex procedure that is indicated for advanced wrist arthritis. It is indicated for the management of advanced rheumatoid arthritis and posttraumatic arthritis s
Hand Clin. 2026 May;42(2):187-197. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2025.12.010. Epub 2026 Feb 18.ABSTRACTThis comprehensive review discusses wrist arthritis in young patients while discussing the evolution of wrist arthroplasty and its use in this population. Here, we emphasize the challenges of managing arthrit
Hand Clin. 2026 May;42(2):181-186. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2025.12.009. Epub 2026 Jan 27.ABSTRACTWrist hemiarthroplasty is a surgical technique involving partial arthroplasty of the radiocarpal joint. Depending on the pathology the surgeon is treating, the surgery can be radial-sided, radial-sided with a
Hand Clin. 2026 May;42(2):173-180. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2025.12.008. Epub 2026 Feb 17.ABSTRACTProximal row carpectomy (PRC) is a workhorse surgical procedure used to treat degenerative and traumatic wrist conditions to preserve wrist range of motion. Various modifications of grafts have been used to e
Hand Clin. 2026 May;42(2):151-162. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2025.12.006. Epub 2026 Jan 28.ABSTRACTThe 4-corner and 3-corner fusions are established treatments for scapholunate and scaphoid nonunion advanced collapse arthritis, effectively alleviating pain while maintaining partial mobility. Traditionally
Hand Clin. 2026 May;42(2):129-144. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2025.12.004. Epub 2026 Feb 20.ABSTRACTWrist denervation is a valuable technique for managing chronic wrist pain while preserving motion and future surgical options. Initially described by Wilhelm (2001), the procedure has evolved to minimize inci
Hand Clin. 2026 May;42(2):105-115. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2025.12.002. Epub 2026 Feb 16.ABSTRACTThe wrist facilities load transfer from the hand to the forearm in a variety of positions through intricate soft tissue and osseous interactions. Despite substantial research, there is no unifying theory that
No abstractLancet Neurol. 2026 Apr;25(4):334-335. doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(26)00091-8.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41864223 | DOI:10.1016/S1474-4422(26)00091-8
J Hand Surg Am. 2026 Mar 21:S0363-5023(26)00122-X. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2026.02.003. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: The radial head and neck feature a unique anatomical structure, whereby the application of a plate in certain areas can lead to impingement, subsequently restricting the forearm
J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2026 Mar 21:17531934261433822. doi: 10.1177/17531934261433822. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Digital mucous cysts (DMCs) are common benign lesions of the distal interphalangeal joint that may cause pain, nail deformity or aesthetic dissatisfaction. Surgical treatme
J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2026 Mar 21:17531934261427638. doi: 10.1177/17531934261427638. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The balance of the finger is maintained through a complex interaction of intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms that coordinate motion, stability and force transmission across th
J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2026 Mar 21:17531934261430139. doi: 10.1177/17531934261430139. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Metacarpophalangeal joint destruction in rheumatoid arthritis leads to pain, deformity, impaired function and poor cosmesis. Arthroplasty remains a principal reconstructive o
J ISAKOS. 2027 Mar 23:100940. doi: 10.1016/j.jisako.2025.100940. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe integration of artificial intelligence (AI), the rise of mega-journals, and the manipulation of impact factors present challenges to scientific integrity. These trends threaten the core principles of o
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2026 Feb 3;14(2):e7462. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000007462. eCollection 2026 Feb.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Hand therapy is essential after flexor and extensor tendon repairs, but adherence varies, raising concerns about outcomes for patients lost to follow-up (LTFU). Previous
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2026 Mar 18;14(3):e7580. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000007580. eCollection 2026 Mar.ABSTRACTThe pure skin perforator (PSP) flap is a recognized option for hand reconstruction because of its thinness and pliability. Conventional planning involves high-frequency color Doppl
MethodsX. 2026 Mar 6;16:103855. doi: 10.1016/j.mex.2026.103855. eCollection 2026 Jun.ABSTRACTFluidic force microscopy combines the strengths of microfluidics and atomic force microscopy, allowing the analysis of cell detachment with up to several hundred nanonewton adhesion forces, without the appli
Front Immunol. 2026 Mar 4;17:1763857. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2026.1763857. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: The relevance of age-related immunological alterations in patients experiencing fractures has drastically increased due to the global rise in life expectancy and the elevated risk of fractur
Lancet Reg Health Am. 2026 Mar 13;57:101456. doi: 10.1016/j.lana.2026.101456. eCollection 2026 May.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The transition from hospital to home after surgery is a vulnerable period, yet post-discharge opioid prescribing varies widely across surgical specialties. This study aimed to chara
JPRAS Open. 2026 Feb 20;49:196-203. doi: 10.1016/j.jpra.2026.02.016. eCollection 2026 May.ABSTRACTWe present a 48-year-old woman who sustained life threatening polytrauma from a shark attack in New Caledonia, including posterior trunk and thigh crush-avulsion, bilateral upper-limb amputations and a
Orthop Clin North Am. 2026 Apr;57(2):151-158. doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2025.12.006. Epub 2026 Feb 2.ABSTRACTMetacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint arthritis leads to significant limitation in hand function in many adults. Current options for surgical management include silicone, pyrocarbon and resurfacing arthro
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2026 Feb 27;115:417-423. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2026.02.057. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The extensor digitorum brevis flap (EDB) is a small local muscle flap used primarily for the reconstruction of small tissue defects in the lower leg. Few studies investi
