Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume

Article	Citations
Masthead	73
Secondary Thumb Reconstruction via Ectopic Banking of Bony Phalanges From a Nonreplantable Amputated Thumb: A Follow-Up Study	66
Journal CME Questions	56
Masthead	42
Variation in Recommended Treatment Strategies Among American Surgeons for Actual Adult Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injury Cases	36
Arthroscopic Capitate Partial Resection for Kienböck Disease: Postoperative Outcomes	36
A Suture Method for Collateral Ligaments of the Finger Proximal Interphalangeal Joint: A Cadaver Study	31
Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair With Suture-Tape Augmentation for Traumatic Elbow Instability	30
The Importance of Active Exercise in Treatment of Tendinous Mallet Finger: Insights From a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial	29
Pigmented Nail Lesions: When to Observe, When to Biopsy, When to Widely Excise, and When to Amputate?	29
Catastrophic Health Care Expenditure Following Brachial Plexus Injury	28
Nerve transfer to biceps muscle using a part of ulnar nerve for C5–C6 avulsion of the brachial plexus: Anatomical study and report of four cases	26
Trapeziometacarpal Joint Arthrodesis Using a Locking Plate and Headless Compression Screw With an Autogenous Bone Graft	25
Biomechanical Analysis of Headless Compression Screw Versus Tension Band Wiring for Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Arthrodesis	25
Quantifying the Burden of Unmet Upper Extremity Care Need in Low-Middle Income Countries: A Four-Country, Cluster-Randomized Study	25
Biomechanical Comparison of Two Fixation Techniques for Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair With Ligament Bracing	25
Rater Agreement of Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis of the Distal Interphalangeal Joint 12 Years After a Mallet Finger Fracture	25
Is There a Critical Dorsal Lunate Facet Size in Distal Radius Fractures That Leads to Dorsal Carpal Subluxation? A Biomechanical Study of the Dorsal Critical Corner	24
Table of Contents	23
Integrated Compression Screw Versus Unicortical Locking Screw for Fixing the Dorsal Critical Corner in Distal Radius Fractures: A Biomechanical Study	23
The Displaced Fleck Sign: Description of a Radiographic Finding Consistent with Grade III Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tears with Stener Lesions	23
Conversion of Total Wrist Arthrodesis to a Total Wrist Arthroplasty: Twelve Patients Followed for 7 (2–16) Years	22
Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing 3-Point Prefabricated Orthosis and Elastic Tape Versus Cast Immobilization for the Nonsurgical Management of Mallet Finger	22
Early Improvement in Patient-Reported Outcome Scores After Operative Treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Humeral Capitellum	22
Outcomes of Arthroscopic-Assisted Distal Radius Fracture Volar Plating: A Meta-Analysis	21

Journal CME Questions	21
Atypical Hand Infections	21
The Interobserver Reliability of Grading of Distal Radius Volar Plate Prominence	20
Editorial Board	20
Targeting Myofibroblasts as a Treatment Modality for Dupuytren Disease	19
Optimizing Volar Tilt Restoration and Plate Position in Distal Radius Fractures	19
Preoperative Patient-Reported Data Indicate the Risk of Prolonged Opioid Use After Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeries	19
A History of Anatomical Eponyms of the Ulnar Nerve	19
Erratum	18
Mapping Origins of Tendons on the Lateral Epicondyle	18
Masthead	18
Risk Factors for Preventable Emergency Department Use After Outpatient Hand Surgery	18
Evaluating the Association Between Health Literacy and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures After Distal Radius Fracture	18
Ulnar Wrist Denervation: Articular Branching Pattern and Selective Blockade of the Dorsal Branch of the Ulnar Nerve	18
Journal CME Questions	18
The Impact of Cement Mantle Characteristics on Early Loosening in Primary Total Elbow Arthroplasty	18
Journal CME Instructions	17
Is Hand Therapy Associated With a Delay in Surgical Treatment in Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthritis?	17
Age-Related Effects on Peripheral Nerve Regeneration	17
Does Preservation of Metacarpophalangeal Joint Vascularity Protect Against Physeal Arrest in Index Finger Pollicization?	17
Table of Contents	17
The Association Between Distal Screw and Articular Subsidence in the Open Treatment of Intra-articular Distal Radius Fractures	17
Predicting Surgical Versus Nonsurgical Management of Acute Isolated Distal Radius Fractures in Patients Under Age 60 Using a Convolutional Neural Network	16
Clinical Outcomes Following Surgical Management of Post-Traumatic Elbow Contractures in the Pediatric Age Group: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review	16
Comprehensive Examination of Upper-Extremity Spasticity	16
The Diagnostic Value of the Scapholunate C-Sign: A New Tool for Detecting Through-and-Through Scapholunate Interosseous Ligament Injuries	16
Shoulder Function Reconstruction in Brachial Plexus Birth Injury: Anterior Shoulder Release and Spinal Accessory to Suprascapular Nerve Transfer	16
Re-Evaluation of the Indications for the Camitz Procedure in Severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome	16
Risk Factors for Failure of Nonsurgical Management of Ulnar Shaft Fractures	16
Editorial Board	15
Ulnar Shortening Osteotomy Versus the Wafer Procedure in the Treatment of Idiopathic Ulnar Impaction Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	15
Journal CME Questions	15
Test–Retest Reliability and Precision of the Rotterdam Intrinsic Hand Myometer	15
Impact of an Electronic Health Record Pain Medication Prescribing Tool on Opioid Prescriptions for Postoperative Pain in Hand, Orthopedic, Plastic, and Spine Surgery Across a Health Care System	15
Journal CME Questions	15
Transfer of Middle and Posterior Deltoid Extended by the Lateral Intermuscular Septum for Elbow Extension Reconstruction	15
Self-Reported Physical Function and Grit Are Not Correlated in Patients Who Undergo Open Reduction Internal Fixation for Distal Radius Fractures	15
Long-Term Outcome of Electrodiagnostic Values and Symptom Improvement After Carpal Tunnel Release: A Retrospective Cohort Study	15
Risk Factors for Nonunion After Distal Phalangeal Fractures of the Hand	14
Journal CME Instructions	14
Effects of 4-Aminopyridine on Combined Nerve and Muscle Injury and Bone Loss	14
Hand Call Practices and Satisfaction: Survey Results From Hand Surgeons in the United States	14
Identifying Predictors of Radiographic Distal Phalangeal Nonunion After Fingertip Replantation	14
Long-Term Outcomes of Biceps Rerouting for Flexible Supination Contractures in Children With Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries	14
Investigation Into the Effects of Intra-Articular Steroid on Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis in Distal Radius Fractures: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study	14
Journal CME Questions	14
Nonvascularized Iliac Crest Bone Graft for Reconstruction of the First Metacarpal in Type IIIB Thumb Hypoplasia: A Radiographic Follow-Up Study	13
Private Equity: An Emerging Practice Model	13
Commentary on Mental and Physical Health Disparities in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Living With High Levels of Social Deprivation	13
Correlation Between Social Media Postings and Academic Citations of Hand Surgery Research Publications	13

Journal CME Questions	13
Effectiveness of Sodium Hyaluronate and ADCON-T/N for the Prevention of Adhesions in Hand Flexor Tendon Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	13
Helping Surgeons’ Hands: A Biomechanical Evaluation of Ergonomic Instruments	13
Self-Reported Improvement After Carpal Tunnel Release in Patients With Motor Axonal Loss	13
The Use of Relative Motion Flexion Orthoses for Chronic Boutonniere Deformity	13
Effectiveness of Delayed Surgical Treatment for Distal Radius Fractures With Loss of Reduction	13
Weight-Bearing Computed Tomography Analysis of Scapholunate Ligament Injury	13
Journal CME Instructions	13
Commentary on “Motion-Preserving Procedures in the Treatment of Scapholunate Advanced Collapse Wrist”	12
Upper-Extremity Nerve Transfers for Sensation: A Systematic Review	12
Journal CME Questions	12
Journal CME Instructions	12
Perioperative Patient Experience in Office-Based Wide-Awake Hand Surgery	12
Return to Work After Surgery For Trapeziometacarpal Joint Osteoarthritis in Relation to Occupational Hand Force Requirements	12
Nonsurgical Treatment Versus Intramedullary Fixation of Displaced Metacarpal Shaft Fractures	12
A Rare Presentation of Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon Rupture After Nondisplaced Scaphoid Fracture	12
The Effects of Radial Longitudinal Deficiency on Long-Term Use of the Thumb in Pediatric Patients Following Index Pollicization	12
Journal CME Questions	12
Journal CME Questions	11
Length of Plates and Number of Screws for the Fixation of Distal Humerus Fractures: A Finite Element Biomechanical Study	11
Assessing Osteoarthritis Risk After Retrograde Intramedullary Headless Screw Fixation for Metacarpal Fractures: A Minimum Six-Year Follow-Up Study	11
Are Patients With Adult Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injuries Satisfied With Their Appearance?	11
Effect of Time-To-Surgery on Distal Radius Fracture Outcomes: A Systematic Review	11
Journal CME Questions	11
Ultrasonic Anchor-Assisted Restoration of the Scapholunate Ligament Complex: A Cadaveric Study	11
Update on Perioperative Medication Management for the Hand Surgeon: A Focus on Diabetes, Weight Loss, Rheumatologic, and Antithrombotic Medications	11
Journal CME Questions	11
Casting Position for Distal Radius Fractures Changes Radiocarpal Joint Forces: A Cadaveric Study	11
Letter Regarding “The Epidemiology of Carpal Tunnel Revision Over a 1-Year Follow-Up Period”	11
Comparative Biomechanical Study of Fragment-Specific Plates and Headless Screws for Radial Styloid and Lunate Facet Fixation in Distal Radius Fracture Evaluated in a Synthetic Composite	11
Vascularized Cartilage: Development of a New Technique of Microsurgical Joint Reconstruction	11
Metacarpophalangeal Joint Pyrocarbon Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis: An Analysis of 44 Arthroplasties	10
Commentary for Steyers et al, “A Role Delineation Study of Hand Surgery”	10
Table of Contents	10
Masthead	10
Journal CME Instructions	10
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Potential Early, Red-Flag Sign of Amyloidosis	10
Union and Complication Rates After Total Wrist Arthrodesis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	10
Commentary on “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Potential Early, Red-Flag Sign of Amyloidosis”	10
Targeted Brain Rehabilitation: Development, Feasibility, and Usability of a Novel Virtual Reality System for Phantom Limb Pain Management and Amputee Rehabilitation	10
Journal CME Questions	10
Masthead	10
Triceps-to-Biceps Tendon Transfer for Restoration of Elbow Flexion in Brachial Plexus Injury	10
Partial Trapeziotrapezoid Resection and Thumb Range of Movement After Trapeziometacarpal Joint Fusion—A Biomechanical Study	10
Gunshot-Related Upper Extremity Nerve Injuries at a Level 1 Trauma Center	10
Interpreting Electrodiagnostic Studies for the Management of Nerve Injury	10
Osteochondral Autograft From the Hamate for Treating Partial Defect of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint	10
Demographic Variations in Amputation Rates for Upper-Extremity Necrotizing Fasciitis	10
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Assessment of Ulnar Wrist Pain: A Practical Guide for Surgeons	10
Assessment of Ulnar Carpal Translocation and Carpal Alignment After Volar Plate Fixation With Vascularized Bone Graft for Scaphoid Waist Fracture Nonunions	10
Swelling, Stiffness, and Dysfunction Following Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Sprains	10
Editorial Board	10
The Impact of Social Deprivation and Hand Therapy Attendance on Range of Motion After Flexor Tendon Repair	10
Buttress Plating for Type 3-4-5 Jersey Finger Fractures: Without Bone Fragment Disruption and With a Challenging Rate of Hardware Removal–A Case Series	10
An Analysis of Profundus Tendon Repairs After Distal Phalanx Amputation in a Cadaveric Model of Little Finger Superficialis Deficiency	9
Traditional Versus Digital Media–Based Hand Therapy After Distal Radius Fracture	9
Clarification of Extensor Tenotomy for Finger Deformities	9
Factors Influencing the Successful Treatment of Recurrent Trigger Finger With Repeated Corticosteroid Injections: A Prospective Cohort Study	9
Twenty-Year Experience With Primary Distal Radioulnar Joint Arthroplasty From a Single Institution	9
Digital Papillary Adenocarcinoma in the Dorsal Proximal Ring Finger	9
Journal CME Instructions	9
Table of Contents	9
Pediatric Hand Fractures and Congenital Differences: An Analysis of Data From the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery	9
Journal CME Questions	9
Dynamic Evaluation of Intraneural Microvascularity of the Ulnar Nerve Using Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasonography in Patients With Cubital Tunnel Syndrome	9
A Cadaveric Anatomy Study of the Shape-Modified Radial Forearm Flap	9
Muscle Hernias in the Upper Limb: Treatment and Literature Review	9
Thinking Outside the Operating Room: Guidance on Designing a Safe and Effective Minor Procedure Room	9
The Three-Dimensional Relationship of the Axes of the Capitate and Third Metacarpal	9
Table of Contents	9
Reconstruction of the Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Ulnar Collateral Ligament With an Adductor Pollicis Slip: An Anatomic Evaluation	9
Journal CME Questions	9
Editorial Board	9
A Changing Landscape in the Surgical Management of Wrist Arthritis: An Analysis of National Trends From 2009 to 2019	8
Masthead	8
Over-the-Top Foveal Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Repair	8
Induced Membrane Technique for the Treatment of Infected Forearm Nonunion: A Retrospective Study	8
Moving Minor Hand Surgeries Out of the Operating Room and Into the Office-Based Procedure Room: A Population-Based Trend Analysis	8
Noninferiority Trial Design: Opportunities and Challenges	8
A Prospective Randomized Pilot Study: One-Year Outcomes of Ligament Reconstruction Tendon Interposition Versus Suture Tape Suspensionplasty for Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Arthritis	8

Implementation of Electronic Health Records During Global Outreach: A Necessary Next Step in Measuring and Improving Quality of Care	8
Clinical Practice Guidelines	8
A Comparison of Tenosynovial and Transverse Carpal Ligament Biopsy for Amyloid Detection in Open Carpal Tunnel Release	8
Variation in Interpretation of Provocative Tests for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome	8
Editorial Board	8
Determining the Optimal Intramedullary Screw Canal Fill Ratio in Length Unstable Metacarpal Fractures: A Biomechanical Investigation	8
Photobacterium damsela Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Arm	8
Complications and Outcomes of Bone-Anchored Prostheses of the Hand: A Systematic Review	8
Will the Use of Intraoperative Liposomal Bupivacaine During Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthroplasty Decrease Postoperative Use of Opioids? A Prospective Randomized Study	8
Clinical Outcomes of Surgical Repair for Partial Distal Biceps Tendon Tears	8
Vascularized Ulnar Periosteal Pedicled Flap for Upper Extremity Reconstruction in Adults: A Prospective Case Series of 11 Patients	8
Altered Ulnar Variance With Full-Body Weight-Bearing During Handstands With Upper Extremity Weight-Bearing CT	8
Do Patients Want to Be Involved in Their Carpal Tunnel Surgery Decisions? A Multicenter Study	8
The Results of Hook Plate Fixation for Palmar Fracture Dislocation of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint	8
Return to Sport Following Distal Triceps Repair	8
Reoperation Rate in Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Fusions Using Nitinol Compression Staples	8
Comparative Computer-Aided Analysis of Three-Dimensional Carpal Alignment in Scapholunate Advanced Collapse and Healthy Wrists	8
A Multicenter Prospective Study of 3,110 Consecutive Cases of Elective Epinephrine Use in the Fingers and Hand: The Dalhousie Project Clinical Phase	8
Direct Economic Burden of Cubital Tunnel Surgery in the United States: Total Payments and Components of Cost	8
Passive Mobilization With Place-and-Hold Versus Active Mobilization Therapy After Flexor Tendon Repair: 5-Year Minimum Follow-Up of a Randomized Controlled Trial	8
Cross-Sectional Area of the Median Nerve as a Prognostic Indicator in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treated With Local Steroid Injection	8
Ten Reasons Why Prospective Randomized Studies in Surgery Are Flawed and Fundamentally Different From Drug Trials	8
Osteolysis Following the Use of Polyetheretherketone Suture Anchors in Hand and Wrist Surgery: A Preliminary Study	8
The Moderating Effect of Age on Patient-Reported Benefits From Operative Management of Intra-Articular Distal Radius Fractures: A Meta-Regression Analysis	8
From the Archives, December 2025	8
Rethinking Complications in Hand Surgery	8
Assessing the Effect of Time From Injection of Collagenase to Manipulation on Success Rates in Dupuytren Disease	8
Assessment of Technical Competence in Distal Radius Fracture Fixation by a Volar Locking Plate: A Global Delphi Consensus Study	8
Reducing Health Care’s Carbon Footprint: The Environmental Impact of Telephone Clinic Visits for Hand Surgery	8
Sensitivity and Specificity of the Brachial Plexus Outcome Measure Activity Scale: A Retrospective Cohort Study	8
The Anatomy of Nerve Transfers Used in Tetraplegic Hand Reconstruction	8
Journal CME Questions	8
Bone Health Screening Prior to Medicare Eligibility—Osteoporosis Screening and Fracture Prevention After Distal Radius Fractures in Patients Aged 50–59	7
The Role of Exosomes in Upper-Extremity Tissue Regeneration	7
Responsiveness of the Brief Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire and Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Pain Interference in the Context of Patient Mental Health	7
Journal CME Questions	7
Masthead	7
Upper-Extremity Compartment Syndrome: Comparison of Substance-Related Found Down and Acute Trauma Mechanisms	7
Surgeons' Recommendations for Neurodiagnostic Testing With High Pretest Probability of Idiopathic Median Neuropathy at the Carpal Tunnel	7
Blocking Plate for Volar Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Fracture Dislocation	7
Editorial Board	7
Editorial Board	7
Evaluating the Need for Simultaneous Carpal Tunnel Release With Forearm Fasciotomy	7
In Vivo Tracking of Amniotic Fluid Derived Stem Cells on Acellular Nerve Graft	7
A Multicenter Prospective Randomized Comparison of Conduits Versus Decellularized Nerve Allograft for Digital Nerve Repairs	7
Outcome of Simple Decompression of Primary Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Based on Patient-Reported Outcome Measurements	7
Impact of Residents on Hand Surgery Fellows’ Educational Experience: A Cross-Sectional Survey	7
Masthead	7
Journal CME Questions	7
Appropriateness of Self-Scheduled Office Visits in Outpatient Hand Surgery	7
Small Joint Denervation of the Hand and Thumb Base: History, Anatomy, Technique, and Outcomes	7
Biomechanical Comparison of Volar Plate Repair Versus Volar Plate Repair With Suture Tape Augmentation at the Finger Proximal Interphalangeal Joint	7
Evidence-Based Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Clean Hand Surgeries: An Educational Intervention to Decrease Use	7
Response to Commentary on “Skin Cancer of the Hand: Current Management and New Horizons”	7
Donor-Site Morbidity for Iliac Crest Harvesting for Pediatric Scaphoid Nonunion	7
Journal CME Questions	7
Journal CME Questions	7
Journal CME Questions	7
Trapezoidal Osteotomy for Treatment of Long-Standing Nonunion of Lateral Humeral Condyle Fracture With Cubitus Valgus Deformity	7
Table of Contents	7
Journal CME Questions	7
Advancements and Clinical Applications of Machine Learning for Hand Pose Estimation	7
Histologic Evaluation of the Triceps Brachii Tendon Insertion: Implications for Triceps-Sparing Surgery	7
Journal CME Questions	7
Transradial Amputation With Pedicled Pronator Quadratus Interposition and Advanced Neuroma-Prevention Techniques	7
The Oberg, Manske, and Tonkin Classification of Congenital Upper Limb Anomalies: A Consensus Decision-Making Study for Difficult or Unclassifiable Cases	6
Editorial Board	6
Occult Amyloid Deposition in Older Patients Presenting With Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or Multiple Trigger Digits	6
Magnitude, Direction, Temporal Patterns, and Frequency of Loss of Distal Radius Fracture Reduction in Women 50 Years and Older	6
Nonvascularized Free Toe Phalangeal Transfers in Congenital Hand Differences: Radiological, Functional, and Patient/Parent-Reported Outcomes	6
Do Nails and Nubbins Matter? A Comparison of Symbrachydactyly and Transverse Deficiency Phenotypes	6
Radial Collateral Ligament Laxity of Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint Following Trapeziometacarpal Arthrodesis	6
Journal CME Instructions	6
Erratum	6
Differences in the Incidence of Amyloid Deposition in Biopsies Performed During Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Release	6
The Mangled Digit Severity Score: Determining Salvageability of Severe Digital Injuries	6
Length Changes in the Interosseous Membrane During Forearm Rotation: A 3-Dimensional Study In Vivo	6
Revision Surgery Following Primary Reconstruction for Hand Syndactyly	6
Hand Surgery Outreach—From Short-Term “Missions” to Capacity Building	6
Evaluating Male Patients’ Understanding of Osteoporosis Evaluation and Treatment Following a Distal Radius Fracture	6
Impact of Surgical Timing on Functional Outcomes in Radial Club Hand: A Retrospective Study of Bayne-Klug Type IIIb/IV Cases	6
Editorial Board	6
Editorial Board	6
Journal CME Questions	6
Biomechanical Comparison of Dual and Posterior Locking Plates in an Ex Vivo Comminuted Olecranon Fracture Model	6
Radiographic Characteristics of the Triphalangeal Thumb in Patients With Congenital Thumb Duplication: An Analysis of 383 Thumbs in 368 Children	6
Foveal Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tears: Recognition of a Combined Tear Pattern	6
Journal CME Questions	6
Amyloidosis and Biopsy During Carpal Tunnel Release: A Survey of American Society for Surgery of the Hand Members	6
Journal CME Questions	6
Reintroducing Gotthelf Carl, the Other Huber	6
Perception of the Virtual Interview Format in Hand Surgery Fellowship Applicants	6
Acute Mallet Finger Injuries—A Review	6
Nonmarinum, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infections of the Upper Extremity: A Multi-Institutional Descriptive Report	6
A Biomechanical Analysis of the H-Taping Method Used by Rock Climbers as Prophylactic or Stabilizing Fixation of Partial A2 Pulley Tears	6