Journal to Work

Join host Jane McEachan as she discusses the FESSH Special issue with Professor Esther Vögelin & Professor Philip Honigmann. In hand surgery, we often discuss the delicate balance between surgical intervention and conservative treatment. It’s crucial to understand that each patient’s needs are unique. What works for one might not work for another. This upcoming FESSH Congress is themed "R...

Dr. Caroline Leclercq has dedicated over 35 years to understanding upper limb spasticity. Her recent paper reveals how hyperselective neurectomy can transform lives by addressing spastic components and improving patient outcomes. But it’s not just about the surgery—early intervention is key! By collaborating with rehabilitation centers, they ensure that patients receive the best care tailored to t...

In this episode of the Journal to Work podcast, our host Ms. Jane MacEachan and the outgoing Editor-in-Chief Mr. Wee Leon Lam discuss with Professor Ann Van Heest, Paediatric and Adult Hand Surgeon at the University of Minnesota, a study comparing skin graft and skin graft substitute techniques in paediatric hand surgery . The conversation covers the study's design, challenges in blinding particip...

In this episode of "Journal to Work," host Ms. Jane McEachan engages in a detailed discussion with Professor Greg Bain about wrist instability, focusing on scapholunate instability. They explore the unique anatomy of the proximal carpal row, the mechanics of wrist movement, and the challenges of diagnosing and treating scapholunate ligament injuries. The conversation addresses the intric...

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of hand transplantation, exploring how a multidisciplinary approach is revolutionizing patient outcomes. Join us as we discuss the collaboration between surgeons, therapists, and psychologists, and how their combined expertise is transforming lives. Discover the challenges and triumphs of this complex medical field and gain insights into the fut...

Join host Jane McEachan as she is discusses the FESSH special issue with Teemu Valtteri Karjalainen & Jorma Ryhänen . Teemu Valtteri Karjalainen is a distinguished Finnish hand surgeon and researcher specialising in upper limb surgery, evidence-based orthopaedics, and healthcare quality. He serves as the Head of the Department of Surgery at Hospital Nova in Central Finland, located in Jyväskyl...

Join host Jane McEachan as she discusses Wrist replacements with fellow Hand surgeons Ole Reigstadt from the Martina Hansens Hospital in Oslo, Norway and Sumedh Talwalkar from Wrightington Hospital, UK. They discuss the following : Wrist replacement designs and innovations Wrist replacement vs Fusion The learning curve and the ideal wrist replacement Failure and complications The importance of fol...

Gemma Batten and Harry Benjamin-Laing interview the Editor-in-Chief Mr. Wee Lam about the latest edition of the Journal of Hand Surgery(European Volume).

Join host Jane McEachan as she welcomes Nicolas Bigorre from the Centre de la Main in France and Carlos Heras-Palou from the Pulvertaft Centre in the UK. Together, they dive into the topic of Transthyretin Amyloidosis (ATTR) and its link to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Discover the latest insights from these experts on how this condition presents, its implications for patients, and what clinicians shou...

The Editor-in-chief Mr. Wee Lam discusses the latest issue and some of the fascinating articles that readers should pay attention to. Hosted by Gemma Batten & Harry Benjamin-Laing

Jane McEachan hosts Brigitte van der Heijden (Plastic surgeon, specialized in Hand and Wrist Surgery, Netherlands & Secretary General of FESSH) and Henk Coert (Plastic surgeon dedicated to the care of hand, wrist and peripheral nerve problems, Netherlands) as they discuss the special FESSH issue of the Journal of Hand Surgery(European Volume) focused on Nerves

JHSE editors Jane McEachan and Tim Hems talk about a very special FESSH issue on Nerves. Hosted by Gemma Batten & Harry Benjamin-Laing

A quick summary of the key articles published in the latest edition of the Journal of Hand Surgery(European Volume)

Jane McEachan hosts Professor Ruby Grewal in a discussion on Distal radius fractures. They discuss the full gambit of operative and non-operative treatment, trends in time off work, long-term functional outcomes, modes of failure of locking plates and corrective osteotomies.

This is a quick summary of the key articles published in the latest edition of the Journal of Hand Surgery(European Volume).

An insight into the latest articles in the Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)

Jane McEachan hosts experts Teun Teunis(Pittsburgh), Julie Adams(Previously of Chattanooga now based in Edinburgh) and David Ring (Austin, Texas) as they discuss Erroneous thinking. The discussion centres around a short report published in September 2023 entitled Lacertus syndrome, one term, two pathologies.

A quick guide to this special edition of the Journal of Hand Surgery European Volume. The February 2024 issue focuses on Complications in Hand surgery. The Editor of this issue Mr. Sudhi Ankarath gives his insights into this issue.

This is a summary of the papers published in the January 2024 edition of the Journal of Hand Surgery European Volume. The Editor-in-Chief highlights the key papers in this exciting new edition.

In this episode we discuss Thalidomide embryopathy with Professor Neil Vargesson & Mr. Wee Lam. Professor Neil Vargesson is a Developmental Biologist at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. Mr. Wee Lam is a Senior Consultant in Hand ＆ Reconstructive Microsurgery, Singapore General Hospital and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Hand Surgery(European Volume). Papers discussed :- Age-related chan...

This episode features Mr. Maxim Horwitz. Maxim Horwitz is a Consultant Orthopaedic Hand and Wrist Surgeon in the Hand Unit at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital where he leads the paediatric hand surgery service. He is also an Honorary Consultant for the Major Trauma Unit at St Mary's Hospital and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) Stanmore. In this episode, Jane & Max give us an insight...

This episode features Dr. Miriam Marks, Senior Research Associate & Head of the LFE Hand Surgery Department, Schulthess Klinik, Zurich(Switzerland) and Frederik Verstreken, Consultant Hand and Wrist Surgeon at the AZ Monica Hospital in Antwerp(Belgium). An in-depth scientific and clinical perspective from experts in Hand surgery and research. Papers discussed - Long-term survival analysis of 191 M...

In this episode Teun Teunis, MD, PhD discusses the concept of Bayesian statistical framework and the future of trial design as well as the implications for Hand Surgery. Teun Teunis currently works as an assistant professor of plastic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He specialises in hand and upper extremity surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, including brachial plexus surge...

This episode features Dr. Michael Sandow, Consultant Hand & Upper limb surgeon and inventor of the Adelaide repair. Associate Professor Michael Sandow specializes in the assessment and treatment of disorder and injuries of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. He is a member of the Australian Hand Surgery Society (immediate past President) and Shoulder and Elbow Society of Australia (recent past Pr...

This episode features Professor Joe Dias, who will be familiar to many of you. Professor Joe Dias is a Consultant Hand and Orthopaedic Surgeon for the University Hospitals of Leicester with interest in exploring the evidence we use in clinical decision-making. He is Professor of Hand and Orthopaedic Surgery and Head of the Academic Team of Musculoskeletal Surgery (AToMS). His achievements are too...