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• Radial Collateral Ligament Injury of the Little Finger Proximal Interphalangeal Joint in Young Pianists

  Posted on: 07 May, 2018

  Source: Journal of Hand Surgery

  Methods

  Between 2005 and 2012, we treated 6 cases of radial collateral ligament injury of the little finger proximal interphalangeal joint in young piano players at a single referral center. We conducted a retrospective review of charts and radiographs and telephone-interviewed all patients at a mean follow-up of 33 months (range, 12–66 mo) to evaluate features of this injury.

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• Driving With Upper Extremity Immobilization: A Comprehensive Review

  Posted on: 07 May, 2018

  Source: Journal of Hand Surgery

  Driving with upper extremity immobilization can be potentially dangerous. The aim of this article is to review current medical literature, state laws, and guidelines on driving with upper extremity immobilization and appraise the available evidence. A literature search was conducted to identify citations related to driving with upper extremity immobilization and included a law literature search.

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• Symptom Severity and Conservative Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Association With Eventual Carpal Tunnel Release

  Posted on: 07 May, 2018

  Source: Journal of Hand Surgery

  Purpose

  To study the relationship between the severity of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) symptoms and surgery for CTS and the relationship between conservative treatments and surgery for CTS.

  Methods

  A secondary analysis of baseline to 6-month data from a randomized controlled trial, which examined the effectiveness of orthosis/stretch combinations on the symptoms of CTS, was conducted for a total of 96 participants with CTS. Participants completed the Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire and posttreatment surveys. Statistical analyses included exploration of correlates of progression to surgery for CTS and logistical regression to examine the association between conservative treatments and CTS symptoms and progression to surgery for CTS.

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