Two screws may be better than one for scaphoid fractures, but where should they go? A new finite element study explores how screw spacing and angulation affect stability. Find out in the latest JHS issue! jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-… #JHS #handsurgery #scaphoid #Evidencebasedmedicine

Can intramedullary screws handle oblique metacarpal fractures, or should they be saved for transverse patterns? A new biomechanical study puts it to the test. Find out in the latest JHS issue! jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-… #JHS #handsurgery #metacarpalfractures #Evidencebasedmedicine

Can we expect changes in median nerve cross-sectional area to correlate with clinical or electrodiagnostic outcomes? Find out in the October 2026 issue of JHS: jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-… #JHS #median #nerve #CTS #metabolic #syndrome #CSA

The Mangled Digit Severity Score is a helpful decision-support tool in severe digital trauma, now externally validated in the JHS October 2026 issue: jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-… #JHS #Mangled #Digit #Severity #Score #MDSS #Validation

Kahan et al. studied the biomechanical strength of thumb MCP UCL reconstruction using a button suspension of palmaris longus and nonabsorbable button. Read in: jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-… #JHS #Thumb #MCP #UCL #Ligament #Button #Suspension #BASS

Can brief intraoperative electrical nerve stimulation improve outcomes of nerve transfer? Find out the answer in the October 2026 issue of JHS! jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-… #JHS #nerve #electrical #intraoperative #stimulation #transfer

What is the likelihood of future Dupuytren intervention in the same digit, other digit, and other hand? Find out in our October 2026 issue of JHS! jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-… #JHS #Dupuytren #Contracture #Collagenase #Fasciectomy

In the October issue of #JHS, Naniwa et al compared #INTEGRA and #AVANTA #silicon implants for patients with #MCP joint #rheumatoid #arthritis. Read about motion, grip strength, functional outcomes, and more: jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-… #Metacarpophalangeal #Joint #RA #Arthroplasty

Could the 2nd metatarsal head reconstruct the capitate? A cadaver study found equivalent articular curvature and head width, supporting its potential as a donor for lunocapitate reconstruction. #JHS #HandSurgery jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-…

PIP joint denervation avoids reoperation in 81% of patients with PIP-joint OA at 4-year follow-up. jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-…

Can PIP denervation provide durable relief for osteoarthritis? In 105 joints, 81% avoided arthroplasty/arthrodesis at median 43 months. Pain fell substantially, and 79% would choose it again. #JHS #HandSurgery #PIPOsteoarthritis jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-…

Could hypermobility predispose to wrist ganglion cysts? In 972 patients, Beighton ≥4 was linked to 7.1× higher odds; severe hypermobility had 16.4× higher odds. Manual work also increased risk. #JHS #HandSurgery jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-…

Hand transplantation in immunocompetent children: is the benefit worth lifelong immunosuppression? This JHS analysis says evidence supports offering it only in rigorous clinical trials. #JHS #HandTransplantation jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-…

After unilateral CTR, 42% underwent contralateral release over ≥10 years. Symptoms, EDS severity, and trigger finger predicted staged surgery. #JHS #CarpalTunnel #HandSurgery jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-…

The October 2026 issue of JHS is live! jhandsurg.org/current Our cover image is from "Is PIP Denervation for Osteoarthritis a Durable Solution? Results from a Multicenter Outcome Study" by Esmee Kwee et al.

Ring avulsion injuries present a complex microsurgical challenge, involving circumferential damage to skin, tendons, bone, and neurovascular structures. A review in JHS Am highlights modern management strategies and functional outcomes: jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-… #JHS #HandSurgery

Can we improve tendon-to-bone healing with a cell-free regenerative strategy? A new rat study evaluated mesenchymal stem cell–derived #exosomes combined with a 3D hyaluronan-based scaffold for tendon-to-bone healing. Read more: jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-… #JHS #RegenerativeMedicine

When performing an 8-strand #FlexorTendon repair with looped sutures, knot selection matters for early stability. This recent study evaluates gap resistance, ultimate strength and failure mode in a porcine model: jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-… #JHS #HandSurgery #OrthopedicSurgery

Save or salvage in Kienbock's disease? This JHS study found radial shortening osteotomy gave better PRWE/QuickDASH scores & satisfaction (86% vs 62%) than proximal row carpectomy. jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-… #JHS #handsurgery #Kienbock

A new international meta-analysis mapped #BPBI incidence across 71.5 million births in 30 countries. The findings highlight that BPBI may be influenced by more than individual obstetric risk factors. jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-… #BrachialPlexus #BirthInjury #HandSurgery #Orthopedics