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Outcomes and indications for early hand therapy after multiple concomitant elective hand procedures
Amber M Parker1, Mark Greyson2, Matthew L Iorio3
1Department of Orthopaedics, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA.
Summary
Patients undergoing multiple hand surgeries, such as multiple trigger finger releases (MTFRs), are more likely to need hand therapy (HT) post-operation. This highlights the importance of tailored postoperative care for complex hand procedures.
Area of Science:
- Hand surgery outcomes
- Postoperative rehabilitation
Background:
- Trigger finger and carpal tunnel surgery are common procedures.
- Complications like pain and edema often necessitate hand therapy (HT).
- Limited data exist on the outcomes of multiple trigger finger releases (MTFRs) or combined surgeries and subsequent HT needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare HT referral rates after single trigger finger releases (STFRs) versus MTFRs.
- To investigate reasons for variations in HT orders post-release surgery.
- To test the hypothesis that patients with multiple procedures benefit from early HT.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective comparative study design.
- Identified patients who underwent STFR or MTFR.
- Collected pre- and 2-week postoperative patient-reported outcomes.
Main Results:
- 159 subjects (33 MTFRs, 126 STFRs) were analyzed.
- MTFR patients had significantly higher HT prescription rates (66.7% vs. 34.1%; P < .001).
- MTFR patients were more frequently prescribed HT for edema management (P = .02).
Conclusions:
- Patients with soft tissue dissection, edema, and stiffness benefit most from HT.
- Identifying at-risk patients can optimize postoperative care and outcomes.
- Higher HT referral rates for multiple procedures suggest surgeons assess need, impacting policy decisions on postoperative therapy.
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