The Journal of hand surgery
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The Likelihood of Future Dupuytren Disease Intervention After Initial Treatment in the Same Digit, Another Digit, and Contralateral Hand

Jun 11, 2026

The authors aimed to determine the likelihood of future interventions for Dupuytren contracture after initial treatment in one digit, as well as identify predictive factors influencing these outcomes. They found that within five years, 42% of patients required additional treatment, with significant associations linked to factors such as age, smoking status, and the presence of initially untreated contractures. These findings highlight the need for tailored patient counseling based on individual risk factors.

Outcomes After Treatment of Scaphoid Nonunion With Open Reduction Internal Fixation and Nonvascularized Autograft

Jun 9, 2026

The authors aimed to evaluate the outcomes of treating scaphoid nonunion using open reduction internal fixation and nonvascularized autograft (NVA). Their retrospective study of 99 patients revealed a high union rate of 95%, with no significant differences in healing outcomes between patients treated with cancellous only autograft and corticocancellous autograft. The findings suggest that NVA is an effective treatment for scaphoid nonunion and indicate that multiple postoperative CT scans may not be necessary for confirming healing.

Timeline of Functional Recovery Following Hand and Upper-Extremity Transplantation

Jun 6, 2026

This study aims to quantify the recovery of motor and psychosocial functions following hand and upper-extremity transplantation (HUET) over a 10-year period. The findings indicate that recovery varies by transplant level, with distal HUETs showing greater improvements in grip strength and functional scores compared to proximal HUETs, while bilateral transplants yield better psychosocial outcomes than unilateral ones. Overall, certain functional measures stabilized after the first year, while others continued to improve, particularly for distal HUETs.