2021
Sex, Race, Insurance, and Pain: Do Patient Sociodemographics Influence Postoperative Opioid Prescriptions Among Hand Surgeons?
Peck CJ, Carney M, Chiu A, Park KE, Prassinos A, Allam O, Thomson JG, Prsic A. Sex, Race, Insurance, and Pain: Do Patient Sociodemographics Influence Postoperative Opioid Prescriptions Among Hand Surgeons? Hand 2021, 17: 1133-1138. PMID: 33682465, PMCID: PMC9608288, DOI: 10.1177/1558944721998020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostoperative opioid prescriptionsHand surgeonsOpioid prescriptionsPatient sociodemographicsChronic painSingle academic medical centerNumerous sociodemographic factorsPostoperative pain managementUndertreatment of painCertain patient populationsEvidence-based guidelinesCarpal tunnel releaseAcademic medical centerType of procedureAverage morphinePain managementBlack patientsPatient populationPrescription practicesHand surgeryRetrospective analysisMedical CenterType of insuranceSociodemographic factorsPain
2018
The Hand Surgeon Consultation Improves Patient Knowledge in a Hand Surgery Mission to Honduras
Walker ME, Chuang C, Moores CR, Webb ML, Buonocore SD, Thomson J. The Hand Surgeon Consultation Improves Patient Knowledge in a Hand Surgery Mission to Honduras. The Journal Of Hand Surgery (Asian-Pacific Volume) 2018, 23: 11-17. PMID: 29409417, DOI: 10.1142/s2424835518500017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSurgeon consultationSurgical riskFellowship-trained hand surgeonsSurgical missionsHand surgery practiceStandard of careInformed consent processPatient knowledgePatients' perceptionsPatient retentionHand surgeonsPatient educationHigh-income countriesNew patientsSurgery practicePatientsDiagnosisHand practiceIndividual diagnosisConsent processScore increaseConsultationHand centerRiskCommunication difficulties
2017
A prospective, randomized-controlled pilot study comparing closed suction versus negative pressure drains for panniculectomy patients
Walker ME, Tsay C, Broer PN, Zhu VZ, Sturrock T, Ng R, Scoutt LM, Thomson JG, Kwei SL. A prospective, randomized-controlled pilot study comparing closed suction versus negative pressure drains for panniculectomy patients. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2017, 71: 438-439. PMID: 29289501, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2017.11.013.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Decision-making and Management of Ulnar Polydactyly of the Newborn: Outcomes and Satisfaction
Samra S, Bourne D, Beckett J, Matthew M, Thomson JG. Decision-making and Management of Ulnar Polydactyly of the Newborn: Outcomes and Satisfaction. The Journal Of Hand Surgery (Asian-Pacific Volume) 2016, 21: 313-320. PMID: 27595947, DOI: 10.1142/s2424835516500272.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLocal anesthesiaSatisfaction scoresInitial treatment decisionsUlnar polydactylyParents of newbornsMonths of ageCongenital hand deformitiesType of deformityPost-axial polydactylySurgical complicationsNonrandomized trialsGeneral anesthesiaHand deformitiesMajority of parentsResidual deformityTreatment optionsImmediate excisionHand surgeonsTreatment decisionsSuture ligaturesOptimal managementDeformityExcisionAnesthesiaNewborns
2015
Aesthetic Breast Shape Preferences Among Plastic Surgeons
Broer PN, Juran S, Walker ME, Ng R, Weichman K, Tanna N, Liu YJ, Shah A, Patel A, Persing JA, Thomson JG. Aesthetic Breast Shape Preferences Among Plastic Surgeons. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 2015, 74: 639-644. PMID: 24691316, DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000000001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsShape preferencesEthnic backgroundCountry of residenceDifferent countriesInteractive online surveyCultural differencesModifiable rangesCultural backgroundGlobal environmentLittle discussionCountriesModel breastDigital alterationOnline surveyInternational variabilityPreferencesAreola sizeMultiple languagesDiscussionBackgroundResidence
2013
Experimental Model of Trigger Finger Through A1 Pulley Constriction in a Human Cadaveric Hand: A Pilot Study
Liu KJ, Thomson JG. Experimental Model of Trigger Finger Through A1 Pulley Constriction in a Human Cadaveric Hand: A Pilot Study. The Journal Of Hand Surgery 2013, 38: 1933-1940. PMID: 23978786, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.06.033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWork of flexionHuman cadaveric handsTrigger digitsA1 pulleyCadaveric handsA4 pulleysInvestigation of pathophysiologyNovel treatment strategiesPulley-tendon systemTrigger fingerHistological changesTreatment strategiesDigital flexor tendonFlexor tendonsExperimental modelFlexionPilot studyTrial conditionsConstrictionHuman tissuesPulley systemPathophysiologyA2
2012
The Effects of A1 Pulley Release after Flexor Tendon Repair in a Cadaveric Model
Buonocore SD, Broer PN, Kaldany A, Sawh-Martinez R, Thomson JG. The Effects of A1 Pulley Release after Flexor Tendon Repair in a Cadaveric Model. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2012, 130: 857-864. PMID: 22691846, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0b013e318262f251.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Effects of Edema and Self-adherent Wrap on the Work of Flexion in a Cadaveric Hand
Buonocore S, Sawh-Martinez R, Emerson JW, Mohan P, Dymarczyk M, Thomson JG. The Effects of Edema and Self-adherent Wrap on the Work of Flexion in a Cadaveric Hand. The Journal Of Hand Surgery 2012, 37: 1349-1355. PMID: 22633224, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2012.03.038.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Ideal Anthropomorphic Values of the Female Breast
Liu YJ, Thomson JG. Ideal Anthropomorphic Values of the Female Breast. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 2011, 67: 7-11. PMID: 21301308, DOI: 10.1097/sap.0b013e3181f77ab5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast surgery patientsReconstructive patientsCosmetic patientsPlastic surgeonsSurgery patientsAnthropomorphic measurementsFemale breastInframammary fold distanceBreast surgeryPostoperative asymmetrySternal notchPatientsFemale volunteersNipple distanceOperative planningInsufficient cleavageBreastFold distanceSurgeonsComputerized surveySevere asymmetryPrevious studiesSurgeryNipple
2010
Mild Intraoperative Hypothermia Reduces Free Tissue Transfer Thrombosis
Liu Y, Hirsch B, Shah A, Reid M, Thomson J. Mild Intraoperative Hypothermia Reduces Free Tissue Transfer Thrombosis. Journal Of Reconstructive Microsurgery 2010, 27: 121-126. PMID: 20981640, DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1268211.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBody TemperatureChildChild, PreschoolCohort StudiesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesFree Tissue FlapsGraft RejectionGraft SurvivalHumansHypothermiaLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMonitoring, IntraoperativeMultivariate AnalysisPlastic Surgery ProceduresPostoperative ComplicationsPredictive Value of TestsRetrospective StudiesThrombosisTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultConceptsFree flap thrombosisFlap thrombosisIntraoperative temperatureThrombosis rateIntraoperative core body temperatureYale-New Haven HospitalMaximum intraoperative temperatureComplete flap necrosisFree flap patientsFree flap reconstructionLogistic regression analysisLower thrombosis rateMild intraoperative hypothermiaFree tissue transferCore body temperatureVenous thrombosisFlap patientsIntraoperative hypothermiaFlap necrosisFlap reconstructionThrombosisTissue transferPatientsSignificant predictorsBody temperature
2009
The Effect of Core Temperature on the Success of Free Tissue Transfer
Thomson J, Mine R, Shah A, Palesty J, Yaghjyan G, Ahmed S, Braün S, Chao R. The Effect of Core Temperature on the Success of Free Tissue Transfer. Journal Of Reconstructive Microsurgery 2009, 25: 411-416. PMID: 19455487, DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1223849.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFree tissue transferDegrees C groupTissue transferC groupFlap survivalFree flapSurvival rateOverall flap survival ratePostoperative day 5Flap survival rateBetter flap survivalCore body temperatureAnimal modelsBlinded observersDay 5Beneficial effectsStatistical differenceDegrees CBody temperaturePatientsCore temperatureHypothermiaSurvivalFlapPresent study
2003
Differences in Breast Shape Preferences between Plastic Surgeons and Patients Seeking Breast Augmentation
Hsia HC, Thomson JG. Differences in Breast Shape Preferences between Plastic Surgeons and Patients Seeking Breast Augmentation. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2003, 112: 312-320. PMID: 12832909, DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000066365.12348.a7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMicroarray Gene Analysis and Expression Profiles of Dupuytren’s Contracture
Pan D, Watson HK, Swigart C, Thomson JG, Honig SC, Narayan D. Microarray Gene Analysis and Expression Profiles of Dupuytren’s Contracture. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 2003, 50: 618-622. PMID: 12783014, DOI: 10.1097/01.sap.0000069066.35253.b3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAgedBase SequenceCohort StudiesDNA PrimersDupuytren ContractureFemaleGene Expression RegulationGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseHumansMaleMiddle AgedMolecular Sequence DataOligonucleotide Array Sequence AnalysisReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionSampling StudiesSensitivity and Specificity
2000
Long-Term Outcome of Embolotherapy and Surgery for High-Flow Extremity Arteriovenous Malformations
White R, Pollak J, Persing J, Henderson K, Thomson J, Burdge C. Long-Term Outcome of Embolotherapy and Surgery for High-Flow Extremity Arteriovenous Malformations. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2000, 11: 1285-1295. PMID: 11099238, DOI: 10.1016/s1051-0443(07)61302-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-flow arteriovenous malformationsSuccessful embolotherapyArteriovenous malformationsExcellent long-term palliationExtremity arteriovenous malformationLong-term palliationRecurrence of symptomsLong-term efficacyMaximum painSurgical resectionSymptomatic improvementAffected handConsecutive patientsNerve blockSurgical cutdownDiffuse involvementTerm outcomesBony erosionFemoral arteryUpper extremitySkin graftsPatientsEmbolotherapy proceduresEmbolotherapyPainPedal macrodactyly: Coverage of a large defect with a rectus abdominus free flap
Hendrix C, Thomson J, Blume P. Pedal macrodactyly: Coverage of a large defect with a rectus abdominus free flap. The Journal Of Foot & Ankle Surgery 2000, 39: 184-188. PMID: 10862390, DOI: 10.1016/s1067-2516(00)80020-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSplit-thickness skin graftRectus abdominis free-tissue transferFree tissue transferRectus abdominus free flapLocal resectionSurgical treatmentFunctional resultsLower extremitiesSkin graftsFree flapIsolated macrodactylyReconstructive approachSoft tissueAfrican malesLarge defectsResectionComplicationsPatientsGraftMacrodactylyExcisionExtremitiesFlap
1999
Effects of Nerve Growth Factor on Nerve Regeneration through a Vein Graft across a Gap
Pu L, Syed S, Reid M, Patwa H, Goldstein J, Forman D, Thomson J, Haven N. Effects of Nerve Growth Factor on Nerve Regeneration through a Vein Graft across a Gap. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 1999, 104: 1379-1385. PMID: 10513921, DOI: 10.1097/00006534-199910000-00021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNerve growth factorMotor conduction velocityVein graftsGroup IGroup IIGroup IIISciatic nerveSensory testingConduction velocityMean motor conduction velocityGrowth factorRat sciatic nerve modelRight sciatic nervePeripheral nerve injuryAutogenous vein graftsSprague-Dawley ratsGroup I animalsSciatic nerve modelGroup II animalsRegeneration of nervesAssociated morbidityElectrophysiologic testingNerve injurySensory recoveryNerve graftsPatient satisfaction and outcomes of surgery for de Quervain's tenosynovitis
Ta K, Eidelman D, Thomson J. Patient satisfaction and outcomes of surgery for de Quervain's tenosynovitis. The Journal Of Hand Surgery 1999, 24: 1071-1077. PMID: 10509287, DOI: 10.1053/jhsu.1999.1071.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDe Quervain's tenosynovitisQuervain's tenosynovitisPatient satisfactionPatient dissatisfactionRadial sensory nerve injurySensory nerve injuryOutcome of surgeryPercentage of patientsLong-term complicationsLong-term resultsLonger durationDefinitive therapyPostoperative complicationsScar tendernessChart reviewNerve injuryOutpatient examinationConsecutive patientsRetrospective studySurgical interventionCure rateTenosynovitisSurgeryPatientsComplicationsEndothelial Cell Growth Factor Enhances Musculocutaneous Flap Survival Through the Process of Neovascularization
Pu L, Ahmed S, Thomson J, Reid M, Madsen J, Restifo R. Endothelial Cell Growth Factor Enhances Musculocutaneous Flap Survival Through the Process of Neovascularization. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 1999, 42: 306-312. PMID: 10096623, DOI: 10.1097/00000637-199903000-00013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLocal intra-arterial injectionIntra-arterial injectionProcess of neovascularizationCell growth factorFlap survivalLocal injectionGroup BRat transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap modelControl groupGrowth factorInferior vascular pedicleIntra-arterial routePostoperative day 7Endothelial cell growth factorMusculocutaneous flap modelSignificant increaseTRAM flapFlap elevationGroup ASurvival areaVascular pedicleGroup CDay 7Flap model
1998
Comparison of the Effects of Ischemic Preconditioning and Surgical Delay on Pedicled Musculocutaneous Flap Survival in a Rat Model
Zahir K, Syed S, Zink J, Restifo R, Thomson J. Comparison of the Effects of Ischemic Preconditioning and Surgical Delay on Pedicled Musculocutaneous Flap Survival in a Rat Model. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 1998, 40: 422-429. PMID: 9555999, DOI: 10.1097/00000637-199804000-00017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEffects of IPCSurgical delayIschemic preconditioningMusculocutaneous flapFlap survivalRat modelMale Sprague-Dawley ratsTransverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flapFifth postoperative dayRectus abdominis musculocutaneous flapSprague-Dawley ratsSame operative sessionMusculocutaneous flap modelPedicled musculocutaneous flapT-testStudent's t-testPostoperative daySimilar efficacyTRAM flapIP groupSurgical proceduresFlap elevationOperative sessionFlap viabilityFlap modelIschemic Preconditioning of Musculocutaneous Flaps: Effects of Ischemia Cycle Length and Number of Cycles
Zahir T, Zahir K, Syed S, Restifo R, Thomson J. Ischemic Preconditioning of Musculocutaneous Flaps: Effects of Ischemia Cycle Length and Number of Cycles. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 1998, 40: 430-435. PMID: 9556000, DOI: 10.1097/00000637-199804000-00018.Peer-Reviewed Original Research