Official journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists, designed for hand therapists, OTs, PTs and other hand and upper extremity specialists
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Does consistent #handtherapy attendance improve outcomes after #cubitaltunnel release? This #OpenAccess JHT study of 1,396 patients examines how therapy adherence and #socioeconomic deprivation shape postoperative function & pain: doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2026.0…. @DukeOrtho @DukeSurgery
Congratulations to Cristian Cheuquelaf, MSc on winning the Journal of Hand Therapy First Time Writer's Award! 🏆
"Comparative electromyographic study of the stabilizing muscles of the trapeziometacarpaljoint during different rehabilitation exercises"
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#MerkelCellCarcinoma of the hand is rare and early diagnosis is critical. This case report details confirmation, treatment, & a change in adjuvant radiation therapy protocols for #MCC of the hand. @usd
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#SkinCancer #HandSurgery #JHSGO #OpenAccess
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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
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HEY STUDENTS!📚 We have a FREE journal club this month just for you!
Register now: ow.ly/yGtL50ZUtPR
This event is a one-hour interactive chat run by students under the supervision of a faculty member or a member of ASHT.
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This #OpenAccess analysis indicates a 23.5% rise in CHT prevalence from 2016 (now 2/100,000), still disproportionally low especially in rural regions: jhandtherapy.org/article/S08….
@MedUnivSC
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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
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Earn one FREE CE hour by participating in ASHT's September Journal Club! 🔎
This event is FREE to members, but registration is required: ow.ly/rhCm50ZPfzG.
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A simplified ulna-shortening osteotomy: this JHS series of 25 ulnar impaction syndrome patients reports 100% bony union & full correction using a novel bridge-combined fixation system. jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-…
#JHS #handsurgery #osteotomy
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Not seen our #PerspectivesForPractice 🤔
The series tries to turn our #PracticeGuidelines in to actionable summaries for busy clinicians
Why not take a look at our one for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 👉 ow.ly/ssHU50ZPnmo
#yourJOSPT #CarpalTunnel
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ASHT September Research Update 🔍
Clinical diagnosis of lateral-sided elbow pain: predictors for recognizing a diagnosis other than tennis elbow @JSESMedia
Read the summary provided by Priya Bakshi, OTD, OTR, CHT: ow.ly/z9X550ZFhZA.
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Acute acromioclavicular joint injury treatment varies widely. This systematic review discusses suture button fixation versus use of hook plates for Rockwood type III injuries. #shouldersurgery #ACjointinjury #suturebutton #hookplate #arthroscopy
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ASHT's Research Division offers monthly research summaries to increase awareness of emerging research in the field of hand and upper extremity therapy.
🔍 Perceived influence of preoperative information in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty patients: ow.ly/z9X550ZFhZA.
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The application window for the AOTA-ASHT-AHTF Hand in Hand Research Grant is open through November 2: ow.ly/LTcu50ZHLQi.
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Hemi-Hamate #Arthroplasty in Delayed Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Fracture-Dislocations: Technical Considerations and Early Outcomes From a Case Series jhsgo.org/article/S2589-5141…
#HandSurgery #HHA #PIP #Reconstruction #Fracture #JHSGO #OpenAccess
ALT Intraoperative preparation of the recipient site
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A novel technique for #MedianNerveBlock under local #anesthesia could overcome challenges related to anatomic variation @jeffersonuniv @hoagorthopedic bit.ly/4wMYUtR
#HandSurgery #JHSGO #OpenAccess
ALT Illustrated cross-section of the trans-flexor carpi radialis approach
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A cadaveric study found no significant differences in load to failure, displacement, or stiffness between K-wires, screws, or suture-button fixation for Bennet fractures.
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#JHS #Bennettfracture #biomechanics
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Distal vs. proximal hand transplants show vastly different recovery timelines. Key findings from a 10-year HUET study include that distal transplants regain sensation & overall function much faster.
Read more here: jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-…
#JHS #HandSurgery #TransplantResearch
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Earn 1 FREE CE hour by participating in our August Journal Club! 🔎
Effectiveness of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization in patients operated for distal radius fracture: ow.ly/S7Zw50ZFhl0
August 31 | 9 p.m. ET
1 CE hour
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With medial ulnar collateral ligament (MUCL) surgery rates rising, authors evaluated surgical indications & outcomes across:
🔹 Augmented Repair with Internal Brace
🔹 Traditional Reconstruction
🔹 Augmented Reconstruction
🔹 Revision MUCL Reconstruction
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