Basal joint arthroplasty and carpal tunnel release comparing a single versus double incision: a prospective randomized study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ignacio Esteban-Feliu ◽  
Irene Gallardo-Calero ◽  
Sergi Barrera-Ochoa ◽  
Núria Vidal-Tarrasón ◽  
Xavier Mir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Carpal Tunnel Release ◽  
Randomized Study ◽  
Joint Arthroplasty ◽  
Prospective Randomized Study ◽  
Basal Joint ◽  
Single Versus

scholarly journals Regional Variations of Medicare Physician Payments for Hand Surgery Procedures in the United States

Hand ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
David R. Veltre ◽  
Mark Yakavonis ◽  
Emily J. Curry ◽  
Antonio Cusano ◽  
Robert L. Parisien ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Carpal Tunnel Release ◽  
The United States ◽  
Joint Arthroplasty ◽  
Geographic Variations ◽  
Physician Reimbursement ◽  
Basal Joint ◽  
Geographic Regions ◽  
Open Carpal Tunnel Release

Background: Medicare reimbursement is known to exhibit geographic variation for inpatient orthopedic procedures. This study determined whether US geographic variations also exist for commonly performed hand surgeries. Methods: Using the Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data (2012-2013) from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, we analyzed regional physician charges/payments for common outpatient hand surgeries. Results: The most commonly performed procedures in the United States were open carpal tunnel release (n = 21 944), trigger finger release (n = 15 345), endoscopic carpal tunnel release (n = 7106), and basal joint arthroplasty/ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition (n = 2408). A range of average Medicare physician reimbursements existed based on geographic region for basal joint arthroplasty ($669-$571), endoscopic carpal tunnel release ($400-$317), open carpal tunnel release ($325-$261), and trigger finger release ($215-$167). The latter three exhibited statistically significant variation across geographic regions with regard to both charges and physician reimbursement. However, the overall percentage physician reimbursement (70%-79%) to charges was similar across all geographic regions. Conclusions: In conclusion, further research is warranted to determine why regional or geographic variations in physician payments exist in the United States for commonly performed hand surgeries.

Basal joint arthroplasty and carpal tunnel release through a single incision: An in vitro study

2004 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 1085-1088 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Cassidy ◽  
Pamela E. Glennon ◽  
Andrew B. Stein ◽  
Leonard K. Ruby
Keyword(s):  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Single Incision ◽  
Carpal Tunnel Release ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Joint Arthroplasty ◽  
Vitro Study ◽  
Basal Joint
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