Official journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists, designed for hand therapists, OTs, PTs and other hand and upper extremity specialists
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How does #thumbpain affect the work and daily lives of #handtherapists?
This #OpenAccess survey study explores pain prevalence, aggravating tasks and self-treatment strategies among CHTs in the US and Canada: jhandtherapy.org/article/S08….
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Incidence of Median and Ulnar #Neuropathy Following Non-upper Extremity #Surgery
@RUOrthoResearch
#CarpalTunnelSyndrome #CubitalTunnelSyndrome #PeripheralNeuropathy #PostoperativeComplications #UpperExtremity #JHSGO #HandSurgery #OpenAccess
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HEY STUDENTS!📚 We have a FREE journal club coming up next month just for you!
📅 June 15 | 8 pm ET
Save your seat: ow.ly/xjwF50Z3jn0
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Apr 23
Rotator Cuff Imaging Abnormalities in Asymptomatic Shoulders: A #SystematicReview
Can we *always* rely on imaging findings to support what we're seeing in the clinic 🤔
Read the findings ➡️ ow.ly/qs4W50XN0uv
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This study found better immediate correction and fewer major complications for severe Dupuytren PIP contractures with staged fasciectomy using an extension device, but final contracture was similar to single-stage surgery.
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#JHS #handsurgery #PIPJ
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Apr 22
What Do Patients Want? Outcome Measures in a Diverse World
@Aspetar @YaleMedicine @StanfordPlastic
#CarpalTunnel #CrossCulturalVariation #PatientReportedOutcomeMeasures #TriggerFinger #JHSGO #HandSurgery #OpenAccess
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Don’t miss your chance to share your work at our 2026 Annual Meeting!
Submit your scientific abstract by 5/1 and contribute to advancing the hand and upper extremity specialty. Accepted abstracts will be presented and published in the @JrnlHandTherapy: ow.ly/bGZs50YvupQ.
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Just online published in @JrnlHandTherapy! Assessing Hand-MP coordination might be the missing link in managing typing-related hand tendon disorders. doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2025.1…
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Distal Radius Fracture Classifications in Real Life: Reliability and How They Change Treatment
#ClassificationSystems #ClinicalDecisionMaking #DRF #Reliability #TreatmentSelection #JHSGO #HandSurgery #OpenAccess
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Mar 23
Reduced #Pain and #Edema Following Delayed #Therapy for #FlexorTenolysis
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#RangeOfMotion #JHSGO #HandSurgery #OpenAccess
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Dupuytren care has shifted over 20 years. Collagenase now dominates, open surgery declines—despite higher recurrence and costs, while reimbursement falls. Evidence or marketing?
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#JHS #HandSurgery #Dupuytren #Xiaflex
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#Prosthetics work best when they’re used!
Read this #openaccess @JrnlHandTherapy article to learn more from user and provider perspectives: jhandtherapy.org/article/S08….
#handtherapy #upperextremity #rehabresearch
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Mar 18
HEY STUDENTS!📚 We have a FREE journal club coming up just for you!
📅 March 25 | 8 p.m. ET
Register now: ow.ly/THgV50YvuXL
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Earn one FREE CE hour by participating in ASHT's March Journal Club! 🔎
This event is FREE to members, but registration is required: ow.ly/JY8F50YwXas.
@jrnlhandtherapy
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Is there relationship between thyroid function and carpal tunnel syndrome?
Read the JAAOS article to find out: bit.ly/4ufMNWn
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Lauck et al report that lower trapezius transfer is a reliable option for functionally irreparable rotator cuff tears, offering significant improvements in clinical and functional outcomes
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Early mobilization has improved #FlexorTendon repair outcomes but the balance is critical: prevent adhesions without risking rupture. Taleghani et al. examined how postop edema and total arc of motion affect tendon gliding resistance.
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In honor of #InternationalWomensDay, we recognize the legacy of ASHT's founders. Their vision, dedication and leadership helped establish our society nearly 50 years ago, paving the way for the hand and upper extremity therapy specialty to grow.
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ASHT's Research Division offers monthly research summaries to increase awareness of emerging #upperextremity research: ow.ly/O8U250Xpxbb.
🔎 Readability of the Most Commonly Used Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Hand Surgery @JHandSurg
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The position of distal locking screws is associated with early articular collapse after distal radius fracture ORIF. Read more in the February 2026 issue of JHS!
jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-…
#distalradius #fracture #wristsurgery #lockingplate
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