Sanjeev (Sanj) Kakar, M.D.

The specific aim of this protocol is to identify microRNAs that are differentially expressed between diseased fibrotic tissue (dupuytrens disease and plantar fibromatosis) and normal fibrotic tissue.

Research is instrumental for improving medical care and the patient experience. Finding new surgical techniques can create better outcomes and minimize recovery time and complications for patients. Some patients undergoing trigger finger surgery with a pre-existing Dupuytren's cord may develop a thickened surgical scar after surgery, which can cause discomfort, difficulty with moving or using, and other complications in the affected finger(s) or hand. The investigator is investigating a surgical technique to minimize these potential complications and scarring after surgery. Subjects are being asked to take part in this research study because they have been diagnosed with trigger finger and pretendinous Dupuytren's cord and have decided to undergo surgery rather than try medical treatment.

The purpose of this study is to obtain a baseline database of patient functioning seen in the hand clinic and to determine whether the interventions provided to hand surgery patients, be that non operative or operative, improves their function.

The purpose of this study is to examine the outcomes of Scapholunate Ligament Internal Brace 360-Degree Tenodesis (SLITT) Procedure patients.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the postoperative outcomes of hamate-to-scaphoid transfer in a series of patients with collection of both retrospective and prospective chart data and prospective outcome measure questionnaires.

The purpose of this study is to elicit patient preference for patient-reported outcome measures in carpal tunnel syndrome.

The purpose of this study is to describe a practical and reproducible radiographic view that can be used in the work-up of ulnocarpal impaction.

The purpose of this study is to determine if the Patient-Specific Functional Survey (PSFS) is a valid and reliable measure to evaluate functional difficulties with carpal tunnel syndrome.

The purpose of this study is to collect kinematic and electromyographic (EMG) data from ten high-level tennis athletes for the creation of a normative database.

The purpose of this study is whether patients are able to forecast their postoperative recovery after surgery.

Tightrope arthroplasty and ligament reconstruction with tendon interposition (LRTI) are both acceptable treatment options for painful arthritis at the thumb carpometacarpal joint. Advocates of the tightrope arthroplasty often cite early postoperative mobilization as a benefit to using this technique over alternative procedures. However, early postoperative rehabilitation protocols are used following the LRTI technique at our institution as well. Our study aims to clarify whether early mobilization following LRTI results in different short-term outcomes compared to tightrope arthroplasty.

The purpose of this study is to compare the outcomes between different treatments for extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU) instability.

The purpose of this study is to find the genes that are responsible for the development of disorders of fibrosis.

The primary aim of the study is to see if a single wrist injection (intra-articular) of dexamethasone at the time of treatment will reduce the incidence of early-onset of post traumatic osteoarthritis.

The purpose of this study is to understand the patient perspective on which decisions should be shared during the course of treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome.