Journal of Hand Therapy

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.

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

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

#CMCArthroplasty for Treatment of the Painful and Arthritic Thumb: A Review of Surgical Treatment Options with Preferred Technique @TJUHospital #CMCArthritis #ThumbBasalJointArthritis #JHSGO #HandSurgery #OpenAccess jhsgo.org/article/S2589-…

📣 Announcing the recipient of the inaugural AOTF-ASHT-AHTF Hand in Hand Research Grant: Sarah Doerrer, PhD, OTR/L, CHT, CLT, Assistant Professor at The George Washington University!🤝 @HandTherapyASHT @AHTF_1989 Learn more: aotf.org/Grants/AOTF-AS… #OTResearch #OccupationalTherapy #HandTherapy

New study compares upper-extremity compartment syndrome caused by trauma vs substance-related "found down" mechanism. Found down patients show higher creatine kinase levels, muscle weakness, and more surgeries. #SubstanceAbuse #CompartmentSyndrome 🔗 jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-…

Cartilage Defect Articulation With the #ProximalPhalanx After Retrograde Intramedullary Screw Fixation of #Metacarpal #Fractures: A Cadaveric Study @uazmedphx @KECKSchool_USC #MetacarpalPhalangealJoint #Orthopedic #JHSGO #HandSurgery #OpenAccess jhsgo.org/article/S2589-…

There's still time to save your seat for tomorrow's FREE Journal Club! 🔎 The efficacy of Mulligan mobilization and corticosteroid injection on pain, functionality, and proprioception in rotator cuff tears: ow.ly/WRc750Y9tVI. @JrnlHandTherapy

Early complications after #PartialDistalBiceps tendon repair occur in 20.5% of patients, with 83% being minor and 90% resolving without surgery. Single-incision techniques show higher sensory nerve symptoms (16.9%) vs. two-incision (2.4%). 🔗 jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-…

#NeuromaPrevention by #Nerve to Artery #Coaptation: A Pilot Study @SLU_Official #Neuroma #RatModel #JHSGO #HandSurgery #OpenAccess jhsgo.org/article/S2589-…

Use of #3Dprinted bike handle attachment boosts riding skills, shoulder strength, core endurance & bilateral UE engagement for kids with congenital #upperlimb differences: jhandtherapy.org/article/S0894-… @AmandaThomasDPT #handtherapy #OpenAccess

Restoring #elbowextension in #tetraplegia & #brachialplexus injuries can be challenging. A new deltoid + lateral intermuscular septum transfer improved active extension in most patients, avoiding tendon grafts & prolonged immobilization. jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-… #MuscleTransfer

Curious about the current diagnosis and management of osteochondritis dissecans of the elbow? Learn more from @AnandMurthiMD, now with new JAAOS visual abstract feature! bit.ly/4t6LhoA

Early arthroscopic repair of bony Bankart lesions can restore shoulder stability, with single- or double-row techniques selected based on fragment size to optimize fixation. Watch the video here → journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11… #VJSM #ShoulderSurgery

Subscribers will continue to access the journal exactly as they do now, with no disruption. Print copies will be available upon request.

Exciting news! Beginning Q1 2026, the @JrnlHandTherapy will move to an online-only format, reflecting evolving member preferences and a commitment to responsible resource use.

Are you pursuing your CHT credential? Apply for the Mary Kasch Hand Therapy Certification Scholarship by 3/1! This scholarship provides funding for professional development opportunities to an OT/PT interested in pursuing certification in #handtherapy: ow.ly/qo4n50Qnh5y.

A new study presents a decision matrix to guide personalized treatment choices. Compare costs, complications, and patient-reported outcomes to find the best fit for you. #CarpalTunnel Surgery #Opencarpalrelease #endoscopiccarpaltunnel jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-…

#Arthroscopy Versus Open #Arthrotomy for #Septic Arthritis of the Wrist: A Nationwide Inpatient Sample Analysis of 1,065 Cases @onebklynhealth @Rutgers_NJMS @MayoClinic @WeillCornell #Epidemiology #RegressionAnalysis #JHSGO #HandSurgery #OpenAccess jhsgo.org/article/S2589-…

Earn one FREE CE hour by participating in ASHT's February Journal Club! 🔎 February 23 | 9 p.m. ET 1 CE hour This event is FREE to members, but registration is required: ow.ly/WRc750Y9tVI. @JrnlHandTherapy