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Episode 75: Hand Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 11 (2026-03-20)

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Today's hand edition covers four important studies spanning neuroma management, pain control, and oncologic vigilance. We examine outcomes of regenerative peripheral nerve interface surgery across different mental health baselines, sobering long-term results of traditional neuroma surgery, evolving opioid prescribing patterns after flexor tendon repairs, and a critical case of unexpected sarcoma discovery during routine carpal tunnel surgery.

  1. "Outcomes Following Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface Surgery and Associations With Preoperative Mental Health: A Retrospective Analysis of Upper-Extremity Neuromas" — Manzoor et al., J Hand Surg Glob Online — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2026.100985
  2. "Long-term outcomes of symptomatic neuromas in the wrist, hand, and digits: A prospective cohort study" — Raasveld et al., J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2026.03.016
  3. "Opioid Prescription Patterns Following Zone II Flexor Tendon Repairs: A National Database Study" — Ajjawi et al., J Hand Surg Glob Online — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2026.100971
  4. "Unexpected detection of clear cell sarcoma of soft tissue during single-channel endoscopic carpal tunnel release for recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome: a case report with literature review" — Zhang et al., Front Surg — https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2026.1767446
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