Episode 96: Hand Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 14 (2026-04-10)

Today's hand edition covers four key studies examining injection techniques, traumatic wrist injuries, salvage procedures, and healthcare disparities. We explore national trends showing increased ultrasound guidance for carpal tunnel injections, the underrecognized association between scaphoid fractures and scapholunate injuries, comparative outcomes of different wrist fusion techniques, and significant demographic disparities affecting congenital hand difference care.

1. "Rising Use of Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Injections: National Trends, Drivers of Utilization, and Outcomes." — Zehner KM et al., J Hand Surg Glob Online — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2026.100950
2. "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
3. "Capitolunate arthrodesis versus four-corner fusion for advanced wrist collapse: a systematic review and meta-analysis." — Al-Badaineh M et al., J Orthop Surg Res — https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-026-06747-x
4. "Demographic and Socioeconomic Disparities in Congenital Hand Difference Surgery." — King ECB et al., Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med — https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-026-10018-x