Functional Recovery and Safety of a Novel Hyaluronic Gel/Alginate Sheet for Complex Hand Injuries

Implementation of an HA/alginate sheet in complex hand surgery was safe and associated with favorable functional recovery and improved patient-reported outcomes. Larger randomized trials are warranted to confirm these preliminary findings.

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Cureus
Published
2025-11-08
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.96365
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Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
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Functional Recovery and Safety of a Novel Hyaluronic Gel/Alginate Sheet for Complex Hand Injuries

Ira Lown, Michael Ng
Cureus
Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
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Functional Recovery and Safety of a Novel Hyaluronic Gel/Alginate Sheet for Complex Hand Injuries

Ira Lown, Michael Ng
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Abstract

Implementation of an HA/alginate sheet in complex hand surgery was safe and associated with favorable functional recovery and improved patient-reported outcomes. Larger randomized trials are warranted to confirm these preliminary findings.

CureusVol. 17(11)
Rothman Orthopaedics (US), Rothman Institute (US), Miami Hand Center (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 48%
Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
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