Advances and Innovations in Hand Surgery
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery/Aesthetic Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 December 2025 | Viewed by 35
Special Issue Editors
Interests: hand surgery; reconstructive microsurgery; orthoplastic surgery; peripheral nerve surgery; plastic surgery
Interests: hand surgery; reconstructive microsurgery; plastic surgery
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advancements in the field of hand surgery have significantly improved patient outcomes, driven by innovations in surgical techniques, technology, and a deeper understanding of the underlying pathophysiology. Minimally invasive approaches have reduced patient morbidity, accelerated recovery, and improved functional results in many common conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and basilar arthritis. Novel nerve transfers have transformed the management of peripheral nerve injuries, restoring function and sensation in scenarios that have previously been considered irreparable. Advances in prosthetic technology, including sophisticated myoelectric and sensory-feedback prostheses, offer unprecedented functional restoration and an improved quality of life for patients with limb loss. Enhanced imaging modalities and the widespread use of in-office ultrasound have refined diagnostic accuracy and better defined clinical and surgical indications, allowing for more precise interventions tailored to individual patients. Emphasis on shared decision-making and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) has further personalized treatment plans, optimizing patient satisfaction. Together, these developments represent substantial progress, enabling surgeons to precisely tailor interventions, achieve superior functional results, and deliver care aligned closely with patient goals and expectations. In this Special Issue, we invite authors to submit papers on recent clinical advancements relating to hand surgery in order to highlight recent progress made within the field.
Dr. David L. Colen
Dr. Jason Wink
Guest Editors
Dr. Anthony Archual
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- hand surgery
- peripheral nerve surgery
- shared decision making
- microsurgery
- arthritis
- compression neuropathy
- carpal tunnel
- cubital tunnel
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