Hand-American Association for Hand Surgery
Scope & Guideline
Advancing hand surgery through groundbreaking research.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Clinical Effectiveness and Surgical Techniques:
The journal focuses on evaluating the clinical effectiveness of various surgical techniques and methodologies, including the use of local anesthesia, minimally invasive procedures, and innovative surgical approaches. - Patient Outcomes and Quality of Life:
Research is aimed at understanding patient-reported outcomes and quality of life following surgical interventions, particularly in relation to hand and wrist injuries. - Biomechanics and Surgical Innovation:
A significant emphasis is placed on biomechanical studies and innovations in surgical techniques, enabling improved fixation methods and surgical protocols. - Epidemiology and Public Health:
The journal addresses epidemiological studies related to hand injuries and conditions, contributing to public health awareness and preventive strategies. - Technological Integration in Hand Surgery:
The integration of advanced technologies, such as ultrasound and artificial intelligence, in diagnosing and treating hand conditions is a recurring theme in the journal. - Multidisciplinary Approaches to Hand Surgery:
The journal encourages multidisciplinary research that combines insights from various fields such as psychology, rehabilitation, and social sciences to enhance understanding and management of hand conditions.
Trending and Emerging
- Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia Techniques:
The use of wide-awake local anesthesia techniques is gaining traction, with numerous studies evaluating its efficacy and patient outcomes, reflecting a shift towards less invasive and more patient-friendly approaches. - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications:
Emerging research on the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in hand surgery is becoming increasingly relevant, particularly in enhancing diagnostic accuracy and surgical planning. - Patient-Centered Care and Shared Decision-Making:
There is a growing emphasis on patient-centered care models, focusing on shared decision-making processes between patients and surgeons, which is fundamental in improving treatment satisfaction and outcomes. - Telemedicine and Remote Consultations:
The rise of telemedicine, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, is emerging as a vital area of research, examining its impact on access to care and patient follow-up. - Multimodal Pain Management Strategies:
Innovative multimodal pain management strategies tailored to individual patient needs are trending, moving away from traditional opioid-based approaches and focusing on holistic pain relief. - Surgical Outcomes in Diverse Populations:
Research examining surgical outcomes across diverse patient populations is increasingly relevant, addressing disparities in care and outcomes related to socioeconomic and demographic factors.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Open Surgical Techniques:
There is a noticeable decrease in publications centered around traditional open surgical techniques as minimally invasive and endoscopic approaches gain popularity. - Basic Anatomy and Pathology Studies:
Research focusing solely on basic anatomical studies or pathology descriptions is diminishing, likely overshadowed by studies emphasizing clinical outcomes and advanced surgical techniques. - Generalized Pain Management Strategies:
Interest appears to be waning in broad pain management strategies without specific context to surgical procedures, as the field moves towards more tailored, evidence-based approaches. - Static Rehabilitation Protocols:
Static rehabilitation practices are less frequently discussed as the field shifts towards dynamic and individualized rehabilitation protocols that consider patient-specific factors. - Historical Perspectives in Hand Surgery:
Historical analyses or discussions regarding the evolution of hand surgery techniques are becoming less prevalent, possibly due to the focus on current innovations and future directions.
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