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Ultrasound-Guided Hydrogel Injection Improves Outcomes in Hand Tendon Surgery
April 2025
Ultrasound-Guided Hydrogel Injection Improves Outcomes in Hand Tendon Surgery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Ultrasound-guided Hydrogel Injection Provides Better Therapeutic Effects After Hand Tendon Surgery Than Intraoperative Injection: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Clin Orthop Relat Res . 2024 Nov 1;482(11):2017-2027.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred sixty-eight patients with hand tendon injuries were randomized to receive either ultrasound-guided postoperative CMC hydrogel injection (n=84) or intraoperative hydrogel application (n=84). The primary outcome was total active motion (TAM) at 12 months. Secondary outcomes included visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores, Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire–Activities of Daily Living (MH...
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