Academic Journal
Q1Hand
About Hand
Hand is a scholarly journal published by SAGE Publications Inc.. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 0.756 and H-index of 54.
Coverage: 1981, 2007-2026. Research categories: Surgery (Q1); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q2).
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Topics in published research
Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation; Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment; Peripheral Nerve Disorders; Bone fractures and treatments; Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation; Shoulder Injury and Treatment.
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Reported open-access list prices
3,900.00 USD; 2,859.00 GBP
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Aims & Scope
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Recent Research Articles
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Non-tobacco Nicotine Dependence Is Associated With Increased Perioperative Complications After Carpal Tunnel Release
William H. Rankin, Alejandro M. Holle, M. Lane Moore, Kevin J. Renfree et al.
2026-10-01 · DOI: 10.1177/15589447261487702Endoscopic Versus Open Carpal Tunnel Release: Is Early Functional Recovery Different Across Occupational and Recreational Hand Activity Demands?
Kevin Kuan-I Lee, Alberto Barrientos, Omer Sadeh, Anne Genzelev et al.
2026-10-01 · DOI: 10.1177/15589447261487486The Impact of Occupational Therapy on Patient Outcomes Following Total Wrist Arthroplasty
Sofia B. Restrepo, Tantien Nguyen, Victor T. Hung, Joseph Cutrone et al.
2026-09-30 · DOI: 10.1177/15589447261485504Assessment of Limb Dominance and Trumpeter Posture in Children With Brachial Plexus Birth Injury
Madison Lovette, Lauren N. Lottier, R. Tyler Richardson, Natalie Williams et al.
2026-09-30 · DOI: 10.1177/15589447261483206Association Between Preoperative Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels and Early Wound Healing Following Open Trigger Finger Release
Mehmet Can Gezer, Mahircan Demir
2026-09-28 · DOI: 10.1177/15589447261487491Suture Anchor Fixation for Zone 1 Flexor Digitorum Profundus Avulsion Injuries: A Systematic Review of Outcomes and Complications
Andrew Adeyiga, Charles Igwe, Kole Niemi, Alexander Koo et al.
2026-09-28 · DOI: 10.1177/15589447261485595Systemic Amyloidosis and Postoperative Outcomes After Carpal Tunnel Release: A Propensity Score–Matched Cohort Study
Firdavs Kurbanov, Christopher Dussik, Amy Phan, Avi Lamba et al.
2026-09-28 · DOI: 10.1177/15589447261487629Fingertip Reconstruction With Homodigital Adipofascial Reverse Flap Versus Dermal Substitute: A Comparative Retrospective Study
Gabriele Delia, Michele Rosario Colonna, Luigi Troisi, Fabiana Battaglia et al.
2026-09-27 · DOI: 10.1177/15589447261487627Reamed Percutaneous Arthrodesis for Distal Interphalangeal Joint Arthritis Improves Bone Fusion and Pain Compared With a Non-Reamed Technique
Juan Maria Pardo Garcia, Pablo Sanchez-Urgelles, Belen Pardos Mayo, Eudaldo Gallo del Valle et al.
2026-09-25 · DOI: 10.1177/15589447261487482Meniscus Allograft Interpositional Arthroplasty With Elastic Intramedullary Bioabsorbable Pin Fixation for Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Contracture
Ching-Hsin Chou, Yu-Cheng Lin, Yi-Chen Li, Chen-Chie Wang et al.
2026-09-24 · DOI: 10.1177/15589447261483166The Role of Electrocauterization in Preventing Ganglion Recurrence: Evaluating Adjuncts to Standard Surgical Excision
Jessica J. Farzan, Sivana L. Barron, Yiming Zhang, Anselm H. Wong et al.
2026-09-21 · DOI: 10.1177/15589447261485508Association Between Orthotic Wear Duration and Pain Reduction in Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis
Hirotomo Shibahashi, Kotaro Saka, Koichiro Abe, Kanta Ohno et al.
2026-09-21 · DOI: 10.1177/15589447261487489More Than Worth It: The Economic Impact of Shifting Soft Tissue Hand Procedures From the Operating Room to the Procedure Room
Thompson Zhuang, George R. Nageeb, Lauren M. Shapiro, Paige M. Fox et al.
2026-09-21 · DOI: 10.1177/15589447261485598Radiographic Outcomes of Distal Radial Fractures in Patients Older Than 90 Years: Preoperative and Postoperative Correlations
Roya Khorram, Bankole Olowofela, Oluwatosin Oyedemi, Ehsan Fayyazi Shishavan et al.
2026-09-21 · DOI: 10.1177/15589447261479356Patient Expectations After Distal Radius ORIF: A Guide for Surgeons
Jude G. Kolodisner, Matthew W. Scarsbrook, Sohail R. Daulat, Cameron Roth et al.
2026-09-17 · DOI: 10.1177/15589447261483202Quantitative Analysis of Flexor Tendon Gliding Sounds of the Hand in Healthy Volunteers Using a Digital Stethoscope
Takanobu Higashi, Atsuyuki Inui, Yutaka Mifune, Kohei Yamaura et al.
2026-09-16 · DOI: 10.1177/15589447261483211Mid- to Long-term Outcomes of Aptis Distal Radioulnar Joint Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review of Studies With Minimum 5-Year Follow-up
Anderson Lee, Robert B. Ponce, Abdul Khan, Claire Huff et al.
2026-09-15 · DOI: 10.1177/15589447261483187Long-term Career Outcomes and Associations With Academic Careers, Leadership, and Publication Volume After Hand Fellowship
Gabriella B. Smith, Ashley L. Titan, Hillary B. Nguyen, Umar A. Siddiqi et al.
2026-09-12 · DOI: 10.1177/15589447261480193Two Types of Silicone Implants Used in Arthroplasty of the Distal Interphalangeal Joint
Satoshi Usami, Yoshitaka Minamikawa, Yoshitaka Hamada, Takeyasu Toyama et al.
2026-09-11 · DOI: 10.1177/15589447261483269Neonatal Upper Limb Compartment Syndrome Following Uterine Rupture: Conservative Management and 10-Year Outcomes
Dulan A. Gunawardena, Dirck Ananos
2026-09-09 · DOI: 10.1177/15589447261483164Reviews
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