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Race and Ethnicity Reporting in Randomized Controlled Trials Published in Upper-Extremity Journals
Hand surgery remains one of the least racially and ethnically diverse subspecialties in all of medicine, and minority patients demonstrate overall worse health care outcomes compared with White patients. Our purpose was to determine the frequency of race and ethnicity reporting in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in journals with an upper-extremity (UE) focus.Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair With Suture-Tape Augmentation for Traumatic Elbow Instability
Ligament repair with suture-tape augmentation has been used in the operative treatment of joint instability and may have advantages with respect to early motion and stability. The purpose of this investigation was to describe the clinical results of traumatic elbow instability treated with lateral ulnar collateral ligament repair with suture-tape augmentation.The Impact of Cement Mantle Characteristics on Early Loosening in Primary Total Elbow Arthroplasty
To assess the association between cement mantle characteristics and early radiographic loosening in total elbow arthroplasty (TEA). We aimed to determine whether shorter mantle heights (<20 mm) were associated with loosening.The Impact of Smoking on Delayed Osseous Union After Arthrodesis Procedures in the Hand and Wrist
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between smoking and delayed radiographic union after hand and wrist arthrodesis procedures. We hypothesized that smoking would be associated with a higher rate of delayed union.The Reliability of the CTS-6 for Examiners With Varying Levels of Clinical Experience
To assess the interrater reliability of the CTS-6 for examiners with varying levels of clinical expertise. We also aimed to analyze this instrument's sensitivity (Sn) and specificity (Sp), using the CTS-6 score obtained by a hand surgeon as a reference standard.Evaluation of a Comprehensive Telemedicine Pathway for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Comparison of Virtual and In-Person Assessments
We evaluated a comprehensive telemedicine pathway for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Our primary aim was to compare telemedicine and in-person administration of the six item CTS-6 instrument (CTS-6) in patients undergoing carpal tunnel release (CTR) and to determine whether surgical plans determined via telemedicine were altered by in-person assessments. We additionally aimed to assess agreement between telemedicine and in-person examinations.Analysis of Gender Diversity Within Hand Surgery Fellowship Programs
To define and compare gender diversity among faculty and trainees within hand surgery fellowship programs.Technology, Social Media, and Telemedicine Utilization for Rural Hand and Upper-Extremity Patients
To define technology and social media use among rural upper-extremity patients. In addition, we aimed to assess how patients use social media in relation to health care and their willingness to participate in telemedicine programs.Telemedicine After Upper Extremity Surgery: A Prospective Study of Program Implementation
Our purpose was to evaluate the implementation of a postoperative hand and upper extremity telemedicine program. We aimed to compare travel burden, visit time, and patient satisfaction between an initial postoperative telemedicine visit and a second conventional in-clinic visit.
