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Needle fasciotomy versus limited fasciectomy for the treatment of Dupuytren’s contractures of the fingers (Hand-2): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (2024)
Journal Article
Harrison, S., Ogollah, R., Hollingworth, W., Mills, N., Karantana, A., Blazeby, J., …Davis, T. (2024). Needle fasciotomy versus limited fasciectomy for the treatment of Dupuytren’s contractures of the fingers (Hand-2): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials, 25(1), Article 398. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-024-08003-1

Background: Dupuytren’s contractures (DC) are fibrous cords under the skin of the hand that cause one or more fingers to curl gradually and irreversibly towards the palm. These contractures are usually painless but can cause a loss of hand function.... Read More about Needle fasciotomy versus limited fasciectomy for the treatment of Dupuytren’s contractures of the fingers (Hand-2): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

‘It’s just a finger isn’t it…’: patients’ perspectives of recovery following finger fractures and participation in surgical trials – a qualitative interview study (2023)
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Mousoulis, C., Karantana, A., Trickett, R. W., Thomas, K. S., & Leighton, P. (2023). ‘It’s just a finger isn’t it…’: patients’ perspectives of recovery following finger fractures and participation in surgical trials – a qualitative interview study. BMJ Open, 13(5), Article e065185. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-065185

Objectives: To (1) generate detailed, person-centred data about the experience of finger injury and treatment and (2) understand the patients’ perspectives of research involvement with a view to informing better designed future studies in hand injury... Read More about ‘It’s just a finger isn’t it…’: patients’ perspectives of recovery following finger fractures and participation in surgical trials – a qualitative interview study.

Developing a core outcome set for hand fractures and joint injuries in adults: a systematic review (2021)
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Deshmukh, S. R., Mousoulis, C., Marson, B. A., Grindlay, D., Karantana, A., the Core Outcome Set for Hand Fractures and Joint Injuries in Adults Group, …Montgomery, A. A. (2021). Developing a core outcome set for hand fractures and joint injuries in adults: a systematic review. Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), 46(5), 488-495. https://doi.org/10.1177/1753193420983719

© The Author(s) 2021. This study identifies the treatment outcome domains used in recently published studies on the treatment of hand fractures and joint injuries with the aim to inform development of a core outcome set. Seven databases were searched... Read More about Developing a core outcome set for hand fractures and joint injuries in adults: a systematic review.

Optimising recruitment to the HAND-1 RCT feasibility study: integration of the QuinteT Recruitment Intervention (QRI) (2020)
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Husbands, S., Elliott, D., Davis, T. R., Blazeby, J. M., Harrison, E. F., Montgomery, A. A., …Mills, N. (2020). Optimising recruitment to the HAND-1 RCT feasibility study: integration of the QuinteT Recruitment Intervention (QRI). Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 6(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-020-00710-1

© 2020, The Author(s). Background: Recruitment to randomised controlled trials (RCTs) can be challenging, with most trials not reaching recruitment targets. Randomised feasibility studies can be set up prior to a main trial to identify and overcome r... Read More about Optimising recruitment to the HAND-1 RCT feasibility study: integration of the QuinteT Recruitment Intervention (QRI).

Mortality and pulmonary complications in patients undergoing upper extremity surgery at the peak of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in the UK: a national cohort study (2020)
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Dean, B. J. F., The Corona Hands Collaborative, Karantana, A., & Deshmukh, S. (2020). Mortality and pulmonary complications in patients undergoing upper extremity surgery at the peak of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in the UK: a national cohort study. BMJ Quality and Safety, 30(4), 283-291. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjqs-2020-012156

Introduction: This study reports the 30-day mortality, SARS-CoV-2 complication rate and SARS-CoV-2-related hospital processes at the peak of the first wave of the pandemic in the UK. Methods: This national, multicentre, cohort study at 74 centres... Read More about Mortality and pulmonary complications in patients undergoing upper extremity surgery at the peak of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in the UK: a national cohort study.

Percutaneous pinning for treating distal radial fractures in adults (2020)
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Karantana, A., Handoll, H. H., & Sabouni, A. (2020). Percutaneous pinning for treating distal radial fractures in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020(2), Article CD006080. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd006080.pub3

BACKGROUND: Fracture of the distal radius is a common clinical problem. A key method of surgical fixation is percutaneous pinning, involving the insertion of wires through the skin to stabilise the fracture. This is an update of a Cochrane Review... Read More about Percutaneous pinning for treating distal radial fractures in adults.

The outcome of bone graft surgery for nonunion of fractures of the scaphoid (2019)
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Ammori, M. B., Elvey, M., Mahmoud, S. S., Nicholls, A. J., Robinson, S., Rowan, C., …Davis, T. R. (2019). The outcome of bone graft surgery for nonunion of fractures of the scaphoid. Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), 44(7), 676-684. https://doi.org/10.1177/1753193419841278

© The Author(s) 2019. Data on 806 patients undergoing bone graft surgery for a scaphoid fracture nonunion were retrospectively collected at 19 centres in the United Kingdom. Each centre contributed at least 30 cases. Sufficient data were available in... Read More about The outcome of bone graft surgery for nonunion of fractures of the scaphoid.

Perceptions and experiences of wrist surgeons on the management of triangular fibrocartilage complex tears: a qualitative study (2019)
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Robba, V. I., Karantana, A., Fowler, A. P., & Diver, C. (2019). Perceptions and experiences of wrist surgeons on the management of triangular fibrocartilage complex tears: a qualitative study. Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), 44(6), 572-581. https://doi.org/10.1177/1753193419826459

There is lack of consensus on the management of triangular fibrocartilage injuries. The aim of this study was to investigate wrist surgeons’ experiences and perceptions regarding treatment of triangular fibrocartilage complex injuries and to explore... Read More about Perceptions and experiences of wrist surgeons on the management of triangular fibrocartilage complex tears: a qualitative study.

Open Versus Arthroscopic Repair of 1B Ulnar-Sided Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tears: A Systematic Review (2019)
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Robba, V., Fowler, A., Karantana, A., Grindlay, D., & Lindau, T. (2020). Open Versus Arthroscopic Repair of 1B Ulnar-Sided Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tears: A Systematic Review. Hand, 15(4), 456-464. https://doi.org/10.1177/1558944718815244

Background: Peripheral 1B tears of the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) can result in distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) instability. In the context of associated DRUJ instability, combined evidence supports successful outcomes for peripheral tea... Read More about Open Versus Arthroscopic Repair of 1B Ulnar-Sided Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tears: A Systematic Review.

Interventions for treating wrist fractures in children (Review) (2018)
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H.G. Handoll, H., Elliott, J., Iheozor‐Ejiofor, Z., Hunter, J., & Karantana, A. (2018). Interventions for treating wrist fractures in children (Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2018(12), 1-239. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD012470.pub2

© 2018 The Cochrane Collaboration. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Background: Wrist fractures, involving the distal radius, are the most common fractures in children. Most are buckle fractures, which are stable fractures, unlike greenstick an... Read More about Interventions for treating wrist fractures in children (Review).