2022
Analysis of Strengths in Exposure to Cases During Plastic and Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Fellowships
Silvestre J, Thomson JG, Thompson TL, Chang B, Wilson RH. Analysis of Strengths in Exposure to Cases During Plastic and Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Fellowships. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2022, 30: 721-727. PMID: 35333806, DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-22-00118.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHand surgery casesHand surgery fellowshipSurgery casesSurgery fellowshipNerve injuryHand surgery fellowsVascular repairWound reconstructionPlastic surgeryCase volumeMore casesGraduate Medical Education caseOrthopaedic surgery residentsStudent's t-testFuture training opportunitiesHand surgeryArthroscopy casesSurgeryMore experienceOrthopedic surgeryWound closurePlastic surgery fellowshipsSurgery residentsCase categoriesDifferent specialties
2021
The role of the A0 pulley in trigger finger: a cadaver model
Wu R, Peck C, Gary C, Kanouzi J, Persing J, Thomson J. The role of the A0 pulley in trigger finger: a cadaver model. Journal Of Xiangya Medicine 2021, 0: 0-0. DOI: 10.21037/jxym-21-21.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSex, 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 factorsPainDifferential Pulley Release in Trigger Finger: A Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial
Wu RT, Walker ME, Peck CJ, Liu YJ, Hetzler P, Le NK, Smetona J, Thomson JG. Differential Pulley Release in Trigger Finger: A Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial. Hand 2021, 18: 244-249. PMID: 33648377, PMCID: PMC10035080, DOI: 10.1177/1558944721994231.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTrigger fingerA1 pulleyComplete resolutionSymptom resolutionClinical trialsA1 releaseIncomplete resolutionGreater symptom resolutionRandomized clinical trialsTrigger finger releasePulley releaseSurgical releaseLarge trialsFinger releaseActive flexionPalmar aponeurosisPatientsTrialsPrimary causeFingerReleaseSymptomsAponeurosisPathologyFlexion
2020
Improving Outcome Collection Following International Surgery Trips: A Proof of Concept From a Pediatric Hand Reconstruction Trip to Peru
Peck C, Le N, Kanouzi J, Singh A, Saldaña L, Nunez M, Cornejo U, Walker M, Thomson J. Improving Outcome Collection Following International Surgery Trips: A Proof of Concept From a Pediatric Hand Reconstruction Trip to Peru. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2020, 8: 95-95. PMCID: PMC7553402, DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000720792.09753.c7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSafety of Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Performed Under Local Anesthesia
Allam O, Park K, Carney M, Kim S, Craig M, Thomson J, Prsic A. Safety of Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Performed Under Local Anesthesia. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2020, 8: 96-96. PMCID: PMC7553441, DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000720800.54109.08.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPostoperative Pain-control in Hand Surgery: A Single Institution Review of Opioid Prescription Practices by Orthopaedic Versus Plastic Surgeons
Carney M, Peck C, Prassinos A, Chiu A, Craig M, Allam O, Park K, Prsic A, Thomson J. Postoperative Pain-control in Hand Surgery: A Single Institution Review of Opioid Prescription Practices by Orthopaedic Versus Plastic Surgeons. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2020, 8: 97-97. PMCID: PMC7553619, DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000720808.46739.21.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGender, Race, Insurance, and Pain: The Influence of Patient Sociodemographics on Postoperative Prescribing Patterns Among Hand Surgeons
Carney M, Peck C, Prassinos A, Craig M, Chiu A, Park K, Allam O, Thomson J, Prsic A. Gender, Race, Insurance, and Pain: The Influence of Patient Sociodemographics on Postoperative Prescribing Patterns Among Hand Surgeons. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2020, 8: 98-98. PMCID: PMC7553640, DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000720812.01413.e4.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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 difficultiesAxillary artery pseudoaneurysm and distal ulnar embolization in collegiate pitcher: a case report and review.
Sayadi LR, Shah A, Chopan M, Thomson JG. Axillary artery pseudoaneurysm and distal ulnar embolization in collegiate pitcher: a case report and review. Case Reports In Plastic Surgery & Hand Surgery 2018, 5: 27-30. PMID: 29707610, PMCID: PMC5917312, DOI: 10.1080/23320885.2018.1458311.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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 ResearchFunctional and Quality of Life Outcomes of a Hand Surgery Mission to Honduras
Chuang C, Azurdia J, Asuzu D, Ragins KT, Tomany K, Islam S, Williams S, Safanda J, Thomson JG. Functional and Quality of Life Outcomes of a Hand Surgery Mission to Honduras. Hand 2017, 13: 305-312. PMID: 28452578, PMCID: PMC5987978, DOI: 10.1177/1558944717704515.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchQuickDASH scoreShort Form-12 Health Survey version 2General health-related qualityCarpal tunnel patientsMean QuickDASH scoreSkin graft patientsHealth-related qualitySF-12 scoresSignificant functional improvementUpper extremity surgeryQuality of lifeShort-term surgical missionsQuick DisabilitiesGraft patientsHand questionnairePatient demographicsSurgery patientsSurgery typeExtremity surgeryMass excisionPostoperative stateCarpal tunnelFunctional improvementHand surgeryLife measuresDiagnosis and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome
Thomson JG. Diagnosis and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. The Lancet Neurology 2017, 16: 263. PMID: 28327334, DOI: 10.1016/s1474-4422(17)30059-5.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 languagesDiscussionBackgroundResidenceAn exceptional case of xanthomatous infiltration of the musculoskeletal and integumentary systems
Song JW, Ersahin D, Much MA, Thomson JG, Smitaman E. An exceptional case of xanthomatous infiltration of the musculoskeletal and integumentary systems. Skeletal Radiology 2015, 44: 1181-1187. PMID: 25690426, DOI: 10.1007/s00256-015-2116-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultifocal systemic diseaseHigh-risk markersTendon involvementXanthomatous depositsXanthomatous infiltrationPrimary hyperlipidemiaDietary modificationPremature atherosclerosisSystemic diseaseDrug therapyRisk markersAnkle tendonsEarly recognitionTuberous xanthomasCardiovascular diseaseCholesterol depositionExtensor tendonsPlantar aponeurosisXanthomasHistologic correlationSubcutaneous xanthomasIntegumentary systemTendonDiseaseDiagnosisA novel use for suture button suspension: reconstruction of the dorsal ulnar ligament to treat thumb metacarpal dislocation
Shah A, Martin G, Thomson JG. A novel use for suture button suspension: reconstruction of the dorsal ulnar ligament to treat thumb metacarpal dislocation. Case Reports In Plastic Surgery And Hand Surgery 2015, 2: 7-11. PMID: 27252958, PMCID: PMC4623541, DOI: 10.3109/23320885.2014.997823.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSuture-button suspensionplastyUlnar ligamentLigament reconstructionCase reportLigament instabilityCMC jointNumerous treatment algorithmsThumb CMC jointThumb carpometacarpal arthritisNew treatment optionsRadial dislocationPatient demographicsCarpometacarpal arthritisTreatment algorithmOperative indicationsTreatment optionsOperative resultsOperative techniqueSeparate patientsSuture buttonThumb metacarpalPatientsLigamentSuspensionplastyDemographics
2014
Helping hands: a cost effectiveness study of a humanitarian hand surgery mission based on disability-adjusted-life-years (DALYS)
Singh D, Chopra K, Tadisina K, Patel K, Thomson J. Helping hands: a cost effectiveness study of a humanitarian hand surgery mission based on disability-adjusted-life-years (DALYS). Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2014, 219: e167-e168. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2014.07.838.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHelping Hands: A Cost‐Effectiveness Study of a Humanitarian Hand Surgery Mission
Tadisina KK, Chopra K, Tangredi J, Thomson JG, Singh DP. Helping Hands: A Cost‐Effectiveness Study of a Humanitarian Hand Surgery Mission. Plastic Surgery International 2014, 2014: 921625. PMID: 25225616, PMCID: PMC4158142, DOI: 10.1155/2014/921625.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLow-middle income countriesCost-effectiveness studiesLikelihood of disabilityTreatable diseaseCongenital anomaliesSurgery successSurgical reconstructionGlobal burdenTotal burdenHealthcare professionalsSan Pedro SulaIncome countriesDiseaseBurdenFirst studyHumanitarian missionsMission tripsPatientsGross national incomeInjuryCarpal Tunnel Syndrome, Syndrome of Partial Thenar Atrophy, and W. Russell Brain: A Historical Perspective
Boskovski MT, Thomson JG. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Syndrome of Partial Thenar Atrophy, and W. Russell Brain: A Historical Perspective. The Journal Of Hand Surgery 2014, 39: 1822-1829.e1. PMID: 25063392, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.05.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDistinct clinical entityCarpal tunnel syndromeMedian nerveThenar atrophyIdentifiable causeClinical entityTunnel syndromeCarpal tunnelCarpal ligamentIdiopathic carpal tunnel syndromeAnterior annular ligamentSymptoms of compressionSame clinical pictureTransverse carpal ligamentMotor symptomsThenar branchClinical pictureThenar musclesBrachial plexusSymmetrical atrophyFirst ribThenar eminenceRadial sideNerveAtrophy