The Journal of hand surgery
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Some patients report a transient increase in pain the day after a corticosteroid injection. We investigated factors associated with greater pain during and the day after a corticosteroid injection for idiopathic trigger finger. ⋯ Prognostic I.
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To determine the interobserver agreement and diagnostic performance characteristics of computed tomography (CT) for determining union of scaphoid waist fractures. ⋯ Diagnostic III.
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Contralateral C7 (CC7) transfer for brachial plexus injuries (BPI) can benefit finger sensation but remains controversial regarding restoration of motor function. We report our 20-year experience using CC7 transfer for BPI, all of which had at least 4 years of follow-up. ⋯ Therapeutic II.