Journal of Hand Surgery-European Volume

Papers
(The TQCC of Journal of Hand Surgery-European Volume is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)
ArticleCitations
The FESSH/JHSE Special Issue: Update on Nerve Surgery47
Basal thumb arthritis surgery: complications and its management44
Learning curves in Motec total wrist arthroplasty: an international cohort study39
The use of digital tomosynthesis in suspected scaphoid fractures28
Radial versus dorsal plating for trapeziometacarpal arthrodesis: a comparative biomechanical study27
Total, gender- and age-specific incidence rates of upper extremity nerve injuries in Finland24
Bite injuries to the hand and forearm: analysis of hospital stay, treatment and costs24
Research in hand surgery: types of study design23
Compression to the anterior interosseous nerve is very rare: compression by the normal tissues surrounding it may not exist21
Combined home and clinic-based therapy versus home-based exercise programme after distal radial fracture: a randomized controlled study21
Inverted dome radial osteotomy and ulnar shortening for neglected paediatric distal radial epiphyseal injury with ulnar impaction syndrome21
Poland syndrome: a new classification system based on a retrospective analysis of 74 cases21
Dysfunctional movement patterning in the hand: an unrecognized entity?21
Steroid versus placebo injections and wrist splints in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome: a systematic review and network meta-analysis20
The aetiology of fracture and nonunion in the hook of the hamate19
Surgical options and outcomes for treatment of osteoarthritis of the scaphotrapeziotrapezoidal joint19
Preoperative hand therapy instructions do not improve short-term outcomes in carpal tunnel and trigger finger surgery16
The effect of carpal tunnel release on health-related quality of life of 2346 patients over a 5-year period15
Pathological anatomy, classification and treatment of the atypical Wassel Type VI thumb duplication15
Total wrist arthrodesis in patients with advanced osteoarthritis: current implants and outcomes15
Re: Renberg M, Turesson C, Borén L, Nyman E, Farnebo S. Rehabilitation following flexor tendon injury in Zone 2: a randomized controlled study. J Hand Surg Eur. 202315
In-house 3D-printed custom splints for non-operative treatment of distal radial fractures: a randomized controlled trial14
Journal Clubs: what they are and why we should think more seriously about them14
Reliability and reproducibility of methods for measurement of distal radius fracture intra-articular displacement14
Dupuytren contracture: using qualitative data to inform a conceptual framework for shared decision-making13
Outcomes of complete neurotomy and immediate repair of the musculocutaneous nerve for treatment of elbow spasticity13
Patient-matched osseointegrated prostheses for thumb amputees: a cadaver and feasibility study13
Percutaneous fixation of scaphoid fractures through the snuffbox: an anatomical study13
Methods of assessing intra-articular distal radial fractures12
Pain and instability ascribed to the distal radioulnar ligaments and central disc as part of the triangular fibrocartilage complex: a round table discussion12
Flexor tendon repair – back to basics: invited commentary and opinions12
The use of a scarf osteotomy to manage a malunited metacarpal fracture12
Echogenicity of Dupuytren’s nodules is correlated to myofibroblast load and nodule hardness12
The role of patient-reported outcomes in peripheral nerve surgery11
Important updates of finger fractures, entrapment neuropathies and wide-awake surgery of the upper extremity11
Marked progression of scapholunate advanced collapse after endoscopic carpal tunnel release: a case report11
Long-term patient-reported outcome measures of fingertip coverage with a homodigital unipedicle neurovascular island flap11
Postoperative deviation in Wassel types II and III radial polydactyly: a retrospective analysis of 73 thumbs11
Development of the Manchester wide-awake hand trauma service in 2020: the patient experience10
Revisiting the terminology of end-to-side neurorrhaphy10
Comparison of extra-articular radiographic parameters of distal radius fractures on plain radiographs and CT scans10
Outcomes of 3-D corrective osteotomies for paediatric malunited both-bone forearm fractures10
Comparison of conventional and transtrapezial palmar approaches for screw fixation of scaphoid waist fractures: a clinical study10
Implant-free anatomical reconstruction of thumb metacarpophalangeal joint chronic ulnar collateral ligament injuries10
Hand surgery training in Sweden – bridging the gap between specialities10
Scapholunate ligament reconstruction using the Internal Brace™: a patient-reported outcomes perspective9
Comparison of bridge graft and end-to-side transfer for treatment of closed rupture of the flexor tendons in the little finger9
Transscaphoid lunate dislocation through the radiocarpal joint with intact palmar lunotriquetral ligament: a case report9
Statistics for the hand surgeon. Part 1: principles and application to hand surgery research9
The value of preserving the full middle phalanx in distal long finger amputations: A series of 59 cases9
Return to work following ultrasound guided thread carpal tunnel release versus open carpal tunnel release: a comparative study9
Cervical spinal cord stimulation for treatment of upper limb paralysis: a narrative review9
Commentary on: ‘Outcomes of complete neurotomy and immediate repair of the musculocutaneous nerve for treatment of elbow spasticity’9
Hemi-hamate arthroplasty outcomes: a single-centre experience9
The 100 most-cited articles in WALANT hand surgery: A bibliometric and visualized analysis9
Assessing the variation in amount of pressure exerted by haemostatic pressure bandages: a volunteer study8
Management of an infected metacarpophalangeal joint replacement with a temporary articulated cement spacer8
Efficiency of a virtual fracture care protocol in non-operative treatment of adult patients with a distal radial fracture8
Subacute distal radio-ulnar joint subluxation after a distal radius fracture8
Re: Herren DB, Marks M, Neumeister S, Schindele S. Short-term recovery after implant versus resection arthroplasty in trapeziometacarpal joint osteoarthritis. J Hand Surg Eur. 20238
Updates in diagnostic tools for diagnosing nerve injury and compressions8
A high incidence of early failure after Amandys® wrist interposition arthroplasty among 13 cases8
An alternative treatment for degenerative triangular fibrocartilage complex injuries with distal radioulnar joint instability: first experience with 48 patients8
The importance of embryology for parents of children with congenital hand differences8
A safe zone of dorsal scaphoid approach: an anatomic study of proximal dorsal vessel foramina8
How to conduct a meta-analysis in hand surgery. Part I: principles and procedures8
Responsiveness and validity of the Normal Hand Score in patients undergoing carpal tunnel decompression8
Influence of the flexor digitorum superficialis tendon transfer on grip strength8
A novel technique for proximal interphalangeal joint fracture-dislocations: the second toe middle phalanx osteochondral graft8
Which would you choose again? Comparison of trapeziometacarpal implant versus resection arthroplasty in the same patient7
The role of routine radial styloidectomy in proximal row carpectomy: a retrospective review of 120 patients7
The effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy for patients with concurrent hand and psychological disorders7
The anatomy of the anconeus nerve redefined7
Effect of extension of the ulnar fingers on force control and muscle activity of the hand during a precision pinch7
Re: Oberlin C. Rethinking surgical strategy in the management of obstetrical palsy. J Hand Surg Eur. 2021, 46: 705–77
Re: Rothenfluh E, Mürset A, Vögelin E. Avascular necrosis of the pisiform bone in a child. J Hand Surg Eur. 2022 Jun 1; 17531934221101825. doi: 10.1177/175319342211018257
Clinical, radiological and patient-rated outcome comparison between total and partial ulnar head implants7
Re: Pondaag W and Malessy MJA. Evidence that nerve surgery improves functional outcome for obstetric brachial plexus injury. J Hand Surg Eur. 2021, 46: 229–36 Re: Hems T. Commentary on ‘Evidence that 7
Hand function in patients with distal radius factures after home-based kinaesthetic motor imagery training7
Re. Dean B, Rodrigues J, Riley N, Rabey N, Donnison E, Challen K, Bradford S; BSSH BEST UCL Guideline Development Group. Guideline on managing thumb ulnar collateral ligament injuries: the British Soc7
Insights and trends review: Use of extended reality (xR) in hand surgery7
Free digital fillet skin flap in ring avulsion injuries7
Re: Fernando Corella, Carlos Heras-Palou, Riccardo Luchetti (Eds.) Carpal Ligament Injuries and Instability FESSH Instructional Course Book. Thieme, 20237
Establishing the psychological impact of congenital upper limb differences on parents and families7
Re: Pelet H, Delgove A, Morchikh A, Dunet B, Harper L, Laumonerie P, Abi-Chahla ML. Long-term results of first row carpectomy with proximal capitate resurfacing using a pyrocarbon implant. J Hand Surg6
An accessory muscle as the possible cause of ulnar nerve compression proximal to the cubital canal: a case report6
Guideline on managing thumb ulnar collateral ligament injuries: the British Society of Surgery for the Hand Evidence for Surgical Treatment (BEST) findings and recommendations6
The characterization and treatment of scaphoid impression fractures6
Peri-articular fractures of the hand6
Biomechanical analysis of tendon turnover tenorrhaphy compared to direct repair and Pulvertaft weave6
Complications after total wrist arthroplasty6
Research in hand surgery: is it for everyone?6
Acknowledgement to Reviewers6
Re: Sakamoto S, Hattori Y, Doi K. Using ring pins for the treatment of ulnar styloid fractures. J Hand Surg Eur. 2024. doi: 10.1177/175319342413005136
Re: Runkel A, Bonaventura B, Sundermann B et al. Risk factors in distal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis in the hand: a retrospective study of 173 cases. J Hand Surg Eur. Epub ahead of print 18 July 6
BSSH Spring abstracts6
Re: Hems T. Questions regarding natural history and management of obstetric brachial plexus injury. J Hand Surg Eur. 2021, 46: 796–96
The rein-type arthroscopic capsular suture for triangular fibrocartilage complex foveal tears: midterm results for 90 patients6
Extended indications for retrograde intramedullary cannulated headless screws for proximal phalanx fractures6
Investigation of the short-term in vivo performance of metal-on-carbon fibre reinforced poly ether ether ketone Motec wrists: an explant analysis6
Surgical management of vascular malformations in the hand and wrist6
Dynamic assessment of the upper extremity: a review of available and emerging technologies6
Hand Surgery around the World: What does my day look like?6
Biomechanical comparison of intramedullary screw fixation, dorsal plating and K-wire fixation for stable metacarpal shaft fractures6
Functional and clinical outcomes in the Krukenberg amputation6
Re: Stirling PHC, Harrison SJ, McEachan JE. The effect of diabetes mellitus on the outcome of surgery for cubital tunnel syndrome. J Hand Surg Eur. 2023, 48: 316–206
Radiation exposure during closed reduction and percutaneous pinning of hand fractures6
A novel means of capitate distraction lengthening for end-stage Kienböck’s disease6
Expected outcome for reconstructive hand surgery after spinal cord injuries related to level of injury and sex5
Vascularized versus non-vascularized bone grafting for scaphoid nonunion without avascular necrosis: a randomized clinical trial5
Clinical research in hand surgery: handling confounding and effect modification5
The impact of psychological factors on outcome after salvage surgery for wrist osteoarthritis5
Scaphoid fracture displacement is not correlated with the fracture angle5
Failure rates and analysis of risk factors for percutaneous A1 pulley release of trigger digits5
Validation of a smartphone application and wearable sensor for measurements of wrist motions5
An international survey on the adoption and practicality of the Oberg, Manske, Tonkin classification5
Outcomes following surgical treatment of distal radial fracture: a comparison of older and younger patients using PROMIS5
Total joint arthroplasty versus trapeziectomy in the treatment of trapeziometacarpal joint arthritis: a randomized controlled trial5
Association between radioulnar impingement and salvage surgical procedures of the distal radioulnar joint: influence of confounding variables5
My journey in hand surgery: combining patient care, clinical and basic science research5
Polyethylene liner fracture in dual mobility trapeziometacarpal total joint replacement: how to make a timely diagnosis?5
Traumatic brachial plexus injuries: a national review of epidemiology in the Scottish population over a 10-year period5
Nonresponder bias in hand surgery: analysis of 1945 cases lost to follow-up over a 6-year period5
The incidence and shape of the digital pulleys: a study of 192 fingers in 48 cadaveric hands5
Robotic hand surgery: current insights and future directions5
Clinical and radiological results of distal radioulnar joint arthroplasty with the Aptis prosthesis5
Digital neural loops – a common anatomical surprise5
The influence of fracture location and comminution on acute scaphoid fracture displacement: three-dimensional CT analysis5
Correspondence of the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire with severity of median neuropathy5
Diagnostic performance of traditional radiographic indices in detection of carpal collapse in Kienböck’s disease5
Commentary on Markiewicz et al. Age-related changes in patients with upper limb thalidomide embryopathy in the United Kingdom5
Hamate vs. capitate grafting for proximal interphalangeal joint fracture-dislocation: an MRI-based study of 35 hands5
The impact of transverse components on 4-strand tendon repairs5
Wide-awake surgery using local anaesthesia with adrenaline for ulnar nerve decompression and medial epicondylectomy5
Outcomes of bipedicle V-Y ‘cup’ flap for repair of volar oblique fingertip amputations5
The distal radioulnar joint after distal radial fractures: when and how do we need to treat pain, stiffness or instability?5
The eponymous history of the ulnar nerve physical examination5
History of peripheral nerve injuries5
Long-term survival of 2997 finger metacarpophalanageal joint arthroplasties from the Norwegian Arthroplasty Register5
Questions regarding natural history and management of obstetric brachial plexus injury5
Functional outcomes are restored a decade after a distal radius fracture: a prospective long-term follow-up study5
31 years survival rate of ARPE® single-mobility prosthesis in trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis5
Trapeziometacarpal joint osteoarthritis: ongoing search for the ideal solution5
Defining trapezial dysplasia – analysis of trapezial inclination in a normal population5
Comparison of individually packed metalwork and on-the-tray metalwork: A review of clinical risks5
Suture osteosynthesis in the bony reconstruction of thumb duplication5
Application of deep learning: detection of obsolete scaphoid fractures with artificial neural networks5
Lateral shotgun approach for proximal interphalangeal joint silicone arthroplasty4
Patient’s perspective of treatment in Dupuytren’s Disease: collagenase versus limited fasciectomy4
Secondary problems in neonatal brachial plexus dysfunction: commentary and personal opinions4
The predictive value of disability at 2 weeks after plating of distal radial fractures: a prospective study of 101 patients4
State of the art review: The management of chronic vascular disorders in the hand and upper limb4
Long-term outcome of the Sauvé-Kapandji procedure in patients with post-traumatic distal radioulnar joint disorders4
Total wrist arthroplasty: commentary and opinions4
Vascularized ulnar periosteal pedicled flap for forearm nonunion in children4
Reconstruction of hook grip function of the fingers in patients with traumatic brachial plexus injury4
Scaphometacarpal arthroplasty with a TOUCH® prosthesis: feasibility and biomechanical impact in a cadaver model4
Statistics in publishing: the (mis)use of the p-value (Part 2)4
Why is the term ‘volar’ still used?4
Harnessing the uninjured hemisphere for treatment of the stroke or brain-injured patient – evolution of the contralateral C7 transfer4
Extensor tendon zones: a survey of views in a hand surgery department4
Re: Essa A, Paul R, Khan S, Avisar E, Chan A, Persitz J. A meta-analysis comparing complications of anterior versus dorsal osteotomy and plating for distal radius malunions. J Hand Surg Eur. 2023, 49:4
Robot-assisted transosseous repair of triangular fibrocartilage complex: a cadaver study4
Thumb metacarpophalangeal joint morphology and reconstruction of the ruptured ulnar collateral ligament4
The ISIS® prosthesis in 77 cases of trapeziometacarpal arthritis: outcomes and survival at a minimum follow-up of 5 years4
Textbooks vs. journal articles: How to appreciate and understand their limitations4
Patient-reported function, quality of life and prosthesis wear in adults born with one hand: a national cohort study4
Hems T. Natural history of elbow flexion and forearm rotation contractures in obstetric brachial plexus injury. J Hand Surg Eur. 2022, 47: 1121–74
Analysis of trapeziometacarpal prosthesis cup position with respect to the trapezial anatomy4
Tendon transfers in cerebral palsy: art or science?4
Round table discussion: the management of idiopathic cubital tunnel syndrome4
Predicting strength outcomes for upper limb nerve transfer surgery in tetraplegia4
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on hand surgery: a FESSH perspective4
The Joint IFSSH XV & IFSHT XII Triennial Congress, combined with FESSH XXVII, London 20224
Hand Surgery in Ecuador4
Outcomes of secondary trapeziectomy after revision of trapeziometacarpal implants: a retrospective comparative matched study4
Pathological findings identified during the posterior approach to the spinal accessory nerve after high-energy trauma4
Arthroscopic transosseous foveal footprint repair of the triangular fibrocartilage complex4
The role of vascularized bone grafting for scaphoid nonunions in adolescents4
Simultaneous anterograde screw arthrodesis of distal interphalangeal joint and silastic proximal interphalangeal joint replacement for osteoarthritis4
Long-term results of 292 CarpoFit®-joint replacements for trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis: a prospective cohort study with a 10-year follow-up4
Modes of failure following locking plate fixation of the distal radius: a thematic analysis of 517 fractures4
Patient-reported outcome measures and their association to the original Strickland classification after flexor tendon repair4
Endoscopic harvest of sural nerve for grafting in infants with brachial plexus birth injury4
Re: Akyurek M et al. Influence of palmar plate injury on outcomes of zone 2 flexor tendon repair. J Hand Surg Eur. 2024, doi:10.1177/175319342413005104
Ulnar variance in distal radial fractures: assessment and interpretation4
Enhancing systematic review efficiency in hand surgery using artificial intelligence (natural language processing) for abstract screening4
Re: Bourke G, Wade R, van Alfen N. Updates in diagnostic tools for diagnosing nerve injuries and compressions. J Hand Surg Eur. 2024, 49: 668–804
Statistics for the hand surgeon. Part 2: avoiding common pitfalls4
The incidence of palmaris longus in the heterogeneous Israeli population4
Avascular necrosis of the pisiform bone in a child4
Extensor tendons: can we design a simpler classification zone system?4
Highlights of hand surgery randomized controlled trials3
Re: DeGeorge et al. Outcomes and complications of operative versus non-operative management of distal radius fractures in adults under 65 years of age. J Hand Surg Eur. 2020, 46: 159–663
Outcomes for the shoulder and elbow following surgical reconstruction for traumatic brachial plexus injury in patients over 60 years3
Outcomes of glenohumeral dysplasia after brachial plexus birth injury using the Sup-ER orthosis3
Abductor pollicis brevis rerouting and first web deepening for clasped thumb deformity in arthrogryposis multiplex congenita3
Rethinking surgical strategy in the management of obstetrical palsy3
Re: Wu YF and Tang JB. The impact of transverse components on resistance and ultimate strength of 6-strand tendon repairs. J Hand Surg Eur. 20213
Timing of surgery in congenital hand differences: a consensus proposal3
Mechanism of scaphoid waist fracture: finite element analysis3
The association of bariatric surgery and Dupuytren’s disease: a propensity score-matched cohort study3
Proximal interphalangeal joint dislocations and fracture-dislocations3
Re: Vusirikala A et al. A comparison of hand function in Colles’ and scaphoid casts using a modified Jebsen Hand Function Test. J Hand Surg Eur. 2022, 47: 186–913
WALANT technique for percutaneous pinning of distal radioulnar joint3
Use of nerve conduction studies in carpal tunnel syndrome3
Syringomyelia-induced wrist Charcot neuroarthropathy3
From surgical problem to surgical solution – lessons and reflections3
Isolated Salter-Harris Type IV distal ulna fracture: a case report3
Extra-axial chordoma within a tendon of the hand3
Influence of palmar plate injury on outcomes of zone 2 flexor tendon repair3
My current views on the anterior interosseous nerve syndrome3
Stepped sleeve rod for flexor sheath distension and tendon retrieval following flexor tendon injury3
Binary Soong grading as a predictor for flexor pollicis longus tendon rupture after distal radial fracture fixation: a retrospective study3
A three-dimensional computed tomography study of the palmar ulnar corner fragment in distal radial fractures3
Palmar approach for fixation of metacarpal fractures3
Re: Titan AL, Chang J, Megerle K, Murray P, Hammert W. State of the art review: The management of chronic vascular disorders in the hand and upper limb. J Hand Surg Eur. 2023: 48: 295–302.3
Three-dimensional analysis of thumb motion recovery after carpal tunnel release3
Avoiding pitfalls in conducting hand surgery research: the feasibility analysis3
A survey of three surgical teams regarding past and present options for digital pulp restoration3
Residual stability of the distal radioulnar joint following ulnar styloid fracture: influence of the remnant distal radioulnar ligaments3
Spring abstracts3
Radiography versus computed tomography for osseous staging of Kienböck’s disease3
European Board of Hand Surgery (EBHS) Examination Questions3
Re: Cay et al. Quotation errors related to the distal radius acute fracture fixation trial paper. J Hand Surg Eur. Epub ahead of print 24 March 2021. DOI: 10.1177/175319342110029853
Re: Tang JB. Median nerve compression: lacertus syndrome versus superficialis-pronator syndrome. J Hand Surg Eur. 2021, 46: 1017–223
Outcome measurement in trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis: commentary and personal opinions3
Spontaneous improvement of bilateral clinodactyly of the little finger with trapezoidal phalanx: a case report with a 15-year follow-up3
Pronation angle changes with progression of trapeziometacarpal joint osteoarthritis3
Trapeziometarpal joint arthritis in the young patient3
Muscular branches from the ulnar artery are the basis for a pedicled partial flexor digitorum superficialis muscle flap3
Acknowledgement to Reviewers3
Trans-trapezium carpometacarpal dislocation of the thumb3
Bipedicle strap flaps for reconstruction of longitudinal dorsal finger defects: a review of 42 cases3
Re: Berezin PA, Zolotov AS. Lacertus syndrome: one term – two different pathologies. J Hand Surg Eur. 2023, 48: 825–63
The impact of previous surgery on scaphoid nonunion reconstruction: a retrospective study of 95 cases3
An anatomical feasibility study using the first metatarsal head as a vascularized bone graft for proximal pole of scaphoid reconstruction3
A modified chipping technique for nonunion at the distraction lengthening site in children with radial longitudinal deficit for congenital anomaly3
Long-term results of the AptisTM total distal radioulnar joint prosthesis after previous failed surgical procedures3
The potential of preoperative dynamic electromyography in guiding targeted surgical procedures for elbow spasticity3
Results of arthroscopic cancellous bone grafting for treatment of scaphoid nonunion in comparison with open cancellous bone grafting2
Insights and trends review: the role of three-dimensional technology in upper extremity surgery2
Is the ulnar fovea sign positive only in foveal tears of the triangular fibrocartilage complex?2
Marginal secondary displacement in fractures of the distal radius at follow-up – an important predictor for late displacement and malunion2
Three-dimensional MRI analysis of elbow anatomy and kinematics in children with ulnar dimelia2
Superficial transposition of ulnar nerve using a fascial sling for treatment of idiopathic cubital tunnel syndrome2
Clarification and classification of extensor tendon zones in the hand2
Psychological sequelae of hand injuries: an integrative review2
Is it useful to replace the proximal interphalangeal joint at the index finger? Analysis of prospective 5-year outcomes2
The influence of a nanoparticle gel loaded with siRNA-cyclooxygenase on flexor tendon healing: an in vivo animal study2
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