{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"OrthoDigest","title":"Episode 103: Hand Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 15 (2026-04-17)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/abe198ef\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":916,"description":"Today's hand surgery edition covers four diverse topics affecting daily practice. We examine biomechanical data on multiple K-wire passes in fifth metacarpal fractures, revealing that additional drilling attempts may be less detrimental than previously thought. A systematic review highlights the underrecognized association between scaphoid fractures and scapholunate ligament injuries, with detection rates varying dramatically by diagnostic method. A large national cohort study exposes significant racial disparities in carpal tunnel syndrome management within the VA system, showing lower surgical rates and longer wait times for minoritized veterans despite universal healthcare access. Finally, a case report describes the first reported digital artery pseudoaneurysm following collagenase injection for Dupuytren contracture, expanding our awareness of potential vascular complications.\n\n\n\"The Swiss Cheese Effect: A Biomechanical Study of Fifth Metacarpal Structural Integrity After Multiple Kirschner Wire Passes\" — Bickley R et al., J Hand Surg Glob Online — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2026.100962\n\"Scapholunate Injuries in the Context of Acute Scaphoid Fractures: A Systematic Literature Review\" — Glévarec L et al., Hand (N Y) — https://doi.org/10.1177/15589447261430936\n\"Racial and Ethnic Differences in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Management: Analysis of a National Single-payer System\" — Benítez TM et al., Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open — https://doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000007545\n\"Digital Artery Pseudoaneurysm After Collagenase Injection for Dupuytren Contracture: A Case Report\" — Schwarz N et al., Hand (N Y) — https://doi.org/10.1177/15589447261430938","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Fy3Dok22tN2ECwQqF8pWKhSMfGyY8UtHppU1XPNNv4c/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wNjFj/NmM4NmMxMzVhM2Qw/N2IyMjA0YzE1MGFh/MWFiYy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}