Summary
Nerve Decompression and Transposition Advancements
Chris and Charles discussed the recent publication by their colleagues, Eric Wagner and Nina Su, detailing advancements in hand and wrist surgery. They discussed the importance of understanding the nuances of nerve decompression and transposition, and how these procedures had evolved in their practice over the last six months.
They also touched on the topic of distal radius surgery, particularly the importance of maintaining proper sagittal alignment to ensure better clinical outcomes.
They discussed the implications of the recent increase in the use of nerve allografts for nerve gaps larger than 4 cm, and how this might impact their practice moving forward. They also expressed concerns about the overuse of nerve transfers for radial nerve injuries, and the potential consequences of this trend.
The conversation ended with a discussion on the topic of wrist arthroscopy, with Chris expressing his reservations about the use of low fidelity training models for this procedure.