Posts by Jonathan Lans, MD
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Wilson Osteotomy Can Be a Reasonable Option for Adults With Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis
Merel Hazewinkel, Jonathan Lans, MD, Neal Chen, MD, and colleagues found retrospectively that, in adults (mean age 52) with stage I/II carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis, outcomes were similar for Wilson osteotomy and CMC arthroplasty at a mean five-year follow-up.
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Limb-Salvage Surgery for Upper-Extremity Sarcoma Has Long-term Advantages Over Amputation
In a retrospective study of patients with upper-extremity sarcoma with prospective follow-up, researchers and surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital found that, although the reoperation rate was higher, limb salvage with complex reconstruction had long-lasting functional advantages over amputation.
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Soft-Tissue Sarcoma of the Hand Is Likely to Recur, Metastasize
More than 40 years of data reviewed by Massachusetts General Hospital researchers shows that soft-tissue sarcoma of the hand is associated with high rates of recurrence and metastasis.
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Bone Forceps Useful in Treating Intra-Articular Wrist Fractures Involving the Lunate Facet
Adding a bone forceps to volar plate fixation allows adequate reduction of the dorsal lunate facet fragment without additional morbidity.
Orthopaedic Care at Mass General
At Mass General, our world-class physicians and surgeons treat the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions throughout the body, from sprains and strains on the athletic field to carpal tunnel syndrome. Our team offers innovative, research-based treatments that range from limb-saving oncological procedures to complex spinal reconstruction.