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The future is only limited by our imaginations and the dedication of professionals in the upper extremity world

Jonathan Cheng, MD,FACS is now speaking on Targeted Muscle Nerve Reinnervation, or taking amputated nerves that formerly controlled the hand and transferring them to the remaining muscles that are near the surface of the skin for the purpose of prosthetic control. #TSHT2019 #CHT

TXHandTherapy's tweet image. Jonathan Cheng, MD,FACS is now speaking on Targeted Muscle Nerve Reinnervation, or taking amputated nerves that formerly controlled the hand and transferring them to the remaining muscles that are near the surface of the skin for the purpose of prosthetic control. #TSHT2019 #CHT


Good surgery in early Therapy is a recipe for a good functional outcome

@WalantSurgery⁩ ⁦@BSSHand⁩ ⁦today we made a stiff finger bend, all with the patient awake listening to her choice of ⁦@IronMaiden⁩ , pain free and watching her finger move. Images with consent



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big data tell you what happened, not what should happen

"Algorithms don't make things fair. They repeat our past practices, our patterns. They automate the status quo." t.ted.com/tCWxAMr



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Identification of complex regional pain syndrome in the upper limb: Skin temperature asymmetry after cold pressor test tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…


Dynamic Crane out rigger orthotic. Notice Kinesio tape applied on the back of the hand to correct chronic edema.

officalchtky's tweet image. Dynamic Crane out rigger orthotic. Notice Kinesio tape applied on the back of the hand to correct chronic edema.

Custom monster splint with leather upper arm rotation control. The orthotic allows elbow flexion extension but Eliminates supination and pronation protecting TFCC.

officalchtky's tweet image. Custom monster splint with leather upper arm rotation control. The orthotic allows elbow flexion extension but Eliminates supination and pronation protecting TFCC.

Example of a volar plate for a distal radius fracture intraoperative. These plates are extremely strong and have great contouring of bone to allow early motion and avoid wrist and digital stiffness. Active range of motion can start at three days post surgery.

officalchtky's tweet image. Example of a volar plate  for a distal radius fracture intraoperative. These plates are extremely strong and have great contouring of bone to allow early motion and avoid wrist and digital stiffness. Active range of motion can start at three days post surgery.

Protective Orthotic status post midmetacarpal replantation. Splint is carefully adjusted to control blood flow and protect replanted digits.

officalchtky's tweet image. Protective Orthotic status post midmetacarpal replantation. Splint is carefully adjusted to control blood flow and protect replanted digits.

Progressive healing status post injection to correct Dupytrens contracture . Of interest noticed cross bridging of epithelial tissue attempting to create a contracture of the wound.

officalchtky's tweet image. Progressive healing status post injection to correct Dupytrens contracture . Of interest noticed cross bridging of epithelial tissue attempting to create a contracture of the wound.

Status post laceration of all flexor tendons median nerve and ulnar nerve. Notice autonomic trophic changes evidenced by drying of skin in the palm of her hand.

officalchtky's tweet image. Status post laceration of all flexor tendons median nerve and ulnar nerve. Notice autonomic trophic changes evidenced by drying of skin in the palm of her hand.

Static progressive hand-based orthotic to slowly elongate stiffness of the MP joint status post UCL ligament injury

officalchtky's tweet image. Static progressive hand-based orthotic to slowly elongate stiffness of the MP joint status post UCL ligament injury

This is an orthotic to provide stimulation to the FPL and improve MP joint function from a old UCL injury


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The countdown to #Rio2016 opening ceremonies is on and we can't wait to cheer on our eight Olympians. #WeAreUK

UKAthletics's tweet image. The countdown to #Rio2016 opening ceremonies is on and we can't wait to cheer on our eight Olympians. #WeAreUK

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