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Preoperative Patient-Reported Data Indicate the Risk of Prolonged Opioid Use After Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeries
Opioids play an important role in pain management after surgery but also increase the risk of prolonged opioid use in patients. The identification of patients who are more likely to use opioids after intended short-term treatment is critical for employing alternative management approaches or targeted interventions for the prevention of opioid-related problems. We used patient-reported data (PRD) and electronic health record information to identify factors predictive of prolonged opioid use after surgery.Risk Factors for Preventable Emergency Department Use After Outpatient Hand Surgery
Emergency department (ED) visits for postoperative concerns that could be safely addressed in outpatient clinics have an impact on cost, quality measures, and care workflows. Patient-reported data (PRD) may give unique insights into individual-level factors that predict overuse of health care resources, and guide opportunities for intervention and prevention. We investigated the relationship between preoperative PRD and preventable ED use after outpatient hand surgery to determine whether the preoperative PRD can be used to identify patients at higher odds of having preventable ED visits.The Curtis Hand Injury Matrix Score: Determining the Need for Specialized Upper Extremity Care
Given the limited impact of transfer guidelines and the lack of comparative metrics for upper extremity trauma, we introduced the Curtis Hand Injury Matrix (CHIM) score to evaluate upper extremity injury acuity from the specialist perspective. Our goal was to evaluate the CHIM score as an indicator of complexity and specialist need by correlating the score with arrival mode, length of stay (LOS), discharge disposition, and procedure location.The Impact of Dividing the Flexor Tendon Pulleys on Tendon Excursion and Work of Flexion in a Cadaveric Model
The A2 and A4 pulleys of the flexor tendon system have traditionally been considered critical components of efficient digital flexion. This dogma has recently been challenged. Using fresh human cadaveric hands and a model to measure force and excursion, we sought to clarify the clinical importance of releasing different pulleys.Early Outcomes of Endoscopic Versus Open Carpal Tunnel Release
To compare the short-term outcomes of endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) and open carpal tunnel release (OCTR), including patient-reported outcomes, pain and satisfaction scores, return to work, and postoperative prescription pain medication use.
