The effect of preoperative interventions on postoperative outcomes following elective hand surgery: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hand surgery is commonly required for conditions like Dupuytren's disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, and carpometacarpal osteoarthritis. Hand experts agree that patient education and managing expectations can optimise surgical outcomes. With an aging population, and rising rates of diabetes and obesity, a significant increase in elective hand surgeries is anticipated over the next decade.

Objective

To assess the effectiveness of preoperative therapy interventions on improving postoperative outcomes following elective hand surgery.

Method

A systematic search of six databases accessed journals from January 2011 to April 2024. Included studies assessed postoperative outcomes following preoperative therapy intervention.

Results

Seven articles met the inclu

SUBMITTER: Babiker-Moore T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11649184 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature