https://learn.drgladysz.com/ New single-author, literature-checked FESSH Diploma questions by Mateusz Gładysz, MD, FEBOPRAS, FEBHS. en Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/constriction-ring-sequence-constriction-band-syndrome/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/constriction-ring-sequence-constriction-band-syndrome/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding constriction ring sequence (constriction band syndrome): https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/extensor-tendon-injuries-in-zones-iv-viii-and-repair-principles/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/extensor-tendon-injuries-in-zones-iv-viii-and-repair-principles/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding open extensor tendon injuries in zones IV–VIII and the principles of their repair: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/flexor-tendon-injuries-in-children/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/flexor-tendon-injuries-in-children/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding flexor tendon injuries in children: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/hypothenar-hammer-syndrome-and-ulnar-artery-thrombosis/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/hypothenar-hammer-syndrome-and-ulnar-artery-thrombosis/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding hypothenar hammer syndrome: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/osteoid-osteoma-giant-cell-tumour-of-bone-and-aneurysmal-bone-cyst/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/osteoid-osteoma-giant-cell-tumour-of-bone-and-aneurysmal-bone-cyst/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding osteoid osteoma, giant cell tumour of bone and aneurysmal bone cyst: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/paediatric-distal-radius-and-physeal-fractures/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/paediatric-distal-radius-and-physeal-fractures/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding distal radius and physeal fractures in children: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/perioperative-management-of-antirheumatic-medication-in-rheumatoid-hand-surgery/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/perioperative-management-of-antirheumatic-medication-in-rheumatoid-hand-surgery/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding the perioperative management of antirheumatic medication in patients with rheumatoid arthritis undergoing elective hand or orthopaedic surgery: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/staging-of-dupuytren-disease-and-indications-for-intervention/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/staging-of-dupuytren-disease-and-indications-for-intervention/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding the staging of Dupuytren disease and the indications for intervention: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/tendon-transfers-for-radial-nerve-palsy/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/tendon-transfers-for-radial-nerve-palsy/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding tendon transfers for radial nerve palsy: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/thumb-carpometacarpal-joint-anatomy-and-ligaments/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/thumb-carpometacarpal-joint-anatomy-and-ligaments/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding the anatomy and ligaments of the thumb carpometacarpal (trapeziometacarpal) joint: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/toe-to-hand-transfer/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/toe-to-hand-transfer/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding toe-to-hand transfer: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/ulnar-postaxial-polydactyly/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/ulnar-postaxial-polydactyly/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding ulnar (postaxial) polydactyly of the hand: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/ultrasound-of-the-hand-and-wrist/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/ultrasound-of-the-hand-and-wrist/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding ultrasound of the hand and wrist: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/camptodactyly-and-clinodactyly-joint-and-plane-of-deformity-delta-phalanx-radiographic-remodelling-and-treatment-evidence/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/camptodactyly-and-clinodactyly-joint-and-plane-of-deformity-delta-phalanx-radiographic-remodelling-and-treatment-evidence/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding camptodactyly and clinodactyly: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/epidermoid-inclusion-cyst-lipoma-and-glomus-tumour-of-the-hand-presentation-imaging-features-and-clinical-tests/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/epidermoid-inclusion-cyst-lipoma-and-glomus-tumour-of-the-hand-presentation-imaging-features-and-clinical-tests/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding the diagnosis of epidermoid cysts, lipomas and other benign masses of the hand: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/examining-the-lacerated-hand-flexion-cascade-tenodesis-squeeze-test-and-limits-of-clinical-examination/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/examining-the-lacerated-hand-flexion-cascade-tenodesis-squeeze-test-and-limits-of-clinical-examination/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding examination of the acutely lacerated hand: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/free-flaps-for-hand-and-forearm-cover-timing-risk-factors-muscle-versus-fasciocutaneous-thin-alt-and-fascial-flaps/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/free-flaps-for-hand-and-forearm-cover-timing-risk-factors-muscle-versus-fasciocutaneous-thin-alt-and-fascial-flaps/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding free tissue transfer for soft-tissue cover of the hand and forearm: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/galeazzi-and-essex-lopresti-injuries-fracture-level-intraoperative-druj-testing-irreducibility-and-delayed-diagnosis/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/galeazzi-and-essex-lopresti-injuries-fracture-level-intraoperative-druj-testing-irreducibility-and-delayed-diagnosis/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding Galeazzi fracture-dislocations and Essex-Lopresti injuries of the forearm: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/grip-and-pinch-strength-measurement-mean-of-three-trials-elbow-position-dominance-rule-sincerity-of-effort-and-age-norms/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/grip-and-pinch-strength-measurement-mean-of-three-trials-elbow-position-dominance-rule-sincerity-of-effort-and-age-norms/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding the measurement and interpretation of grip and pinch strength: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/interosseous-and-lumbrical-muscles-of-the-hand-attachments-strength-variation-innervation-and-lumbrical-plus-finger/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/interosseous-and-lumbrical-muscles-of-the-hand-attachments-strength-variation-innervation-and-lumbrical-plus-finger/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding the anatomy of the interosseous and lumbrical muscles of the hand: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/interpositional-vein-grafts-in-microsurgery-reversed-orientation-gap-length-digital-replantation-free-flap-loss-and-planning/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/interpositional-vein-grafts-in-microsurgery-reversed-orientation-gap-length-digital-replantation-free-flap-loss-and-planning/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding interpositional vein grafts in microsurgery: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/partial-flexor-tendon-lacerations-core-suture-versus-nonrepair-estimation-accuracy-trimming-and-clinical-evidence/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/partial-flexor-tendon-lacerations-core-suture-versus-nonrepair-estimation-accuracy-trimming-and-clinical-evidence/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding the management of partial lacerations of the digital flexor tendons: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/rheumatoid-dorsal-wrist-tenosynovitis-rupture-risk-tenosynovectomy-technique-tendon-outcome-and-carpal-progression/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/rheumatoid-dorsal-wrist-tenosynovitis-rupture-risk-tenosynovectomy-technique-tendon-outcome-and-carpal-progression/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding dorsal (extensor) tenosynovitis of the rheumatoid wrist and its surgical treatment: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/schwannoma-and-neurofibroma-frequency-recurrence-plexiform-neurofibroma-tinel-sign-and-fascicular-involvement/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/schwannoma-and-neurofibroma-frequency-recurrence-plexiform-neurofibroma-tinel-sign-and-fascicular-involvement/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding benign peripheral nerve sheath tumours (schwannoma and neurofibroma): https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/staged-flexor-tendon-reconstruction-and-tenolysis-prognosis-by-zone-complications-paneva-holevich-graft-and-stiff-fingers/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/staged-flexor-tendon-reconstruction-and-tenolysis-prognosis-by-zone-complications-paneva-holevich-graft-and-stiff-fingers/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding secondary flexor tendon reconstruction by staged grafting, and flexor tenolysis: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/symptomatic-neuroma-targeted-muscle-reinnervation-regenerative-peripheral-nerve-interface-and-nerve-end-management-at-amputation/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/symptomatic-neuroma-targeted-muscle-reinnervation-regenerative-peripheral-nerve-interface-and-nerve-end-management-at-amputation/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding the prevention and surgical treatment of symptomatic neuroma: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/typical-cleft-hand-versus-symbrachydactyly-laterality-inheritance-nubbins-atypical-cleft-and-pathogenesis/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/typical-cleft-hand-versus-symbrachydactyly-laterality-inheritance-nubbins-atypical-cleft-and-pathogenesis/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding typical cleft hand (split-hand/foot malformation), symbrachydactyly and their differential diagnosis: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/ulnar-styloid-fracture-with-distal-radius-fracture-base-fractures-druj-instability-nonunion-and-the-case-for-fixation/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/ulnar-styloid-fracture-with-distal-radius-fracture-base-fractures-druj-instability-nonunion-and-the-case-for-fixation/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding an ulnar styloid fracture that accompanies a distal radius fracture: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/adult-traumatic-brachial-plexus-injury-epidemiology-supraclavicular-lesions-horner-syndrome-and-mri-for-avulsion/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/adult-traumatic-brachial-plexus-injury-epidemiology-supraclavicular-lesions-horner-syndrome-and-mri-for-avulsion/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding traumatic brachial plexus injury in adults: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/biology-of-tendon-healing-intrinsic-and-extrinsic-repair-phases-and-adhesions/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/biology-of-tendon-healing-intrinsic-and-extrinsic-repair-phases-and-adhesions/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding the biology of tendon healing after injury: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/brachial-plexus-birth-injury-incidence-risk-factors-narakas-prognosis-and-referral/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/brachial-plexus-birth-injury-incidence-risk-factors-narakas-prognosis-and-referral/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding brachial plexus birth injury (neonatal brachial plexus palsy): https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/complications-of-fasciectomy-for-dupuytren-disease-nerve-injury-crps-revision-risk-and-recurrence-definitions/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/complications-of-fasciectomy-for-dupuytren-disease-nerve-injury-crps-revision-risk-and-recurrence-definitions/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding complications of fasciectomy for Dupuytren disease: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/extensor-mechanism-of-the-finger-terminal-tendon-retinacular-ligaments-and-boutonniere-mechanics/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/extensor-mechanism-of-the-finger-terminal-tendon-retinacular-ligaments-and-boutonniere-mechanics/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding the anatomy of the extensor mechanism of the finger: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/major-upper-limb-replantation-survival-by-mechanism-shunting-failure-causes-and-functional-outcome/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/major-upper-limb-replantation-survival-by-mechanism-shunting-failure-causes-and-functional-outcome/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding replantation after major (proximal) amputation of the upper limb: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/radiographic-parameters-of-the-distal-radius-inclination-palmar-tilt-teardrop-angle-and-measurement-error/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/radiographic-parameters-of-the-distal-radius-inclination-palmar-tilt-teardrop-angle-and-measurement-error/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding radiographic measurement of the distal radius: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/stress-examination-of-the-thumb-mcp-ulnar-collateral-ligament-flexion-extension-rotation-and-stener-lesion/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/stress-examination-of-the-thumb-mcp-ulnar-collateral-ligament-flexion-extension-rotation-and-stener-lesion/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding valgus stress examination of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint after an ulnar collateral ligament injury: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/biology-of-peripheral-nerve-degeneration-and-regeneration-repair-schwann-cells-and-chronic-denervation/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/biology-of-peripheral-nerve-degeneration-and-regeneration-repair-schwann-cells-and-chronic-denervation/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding the biology of degeneration and regeneration after peripheral nerve transection: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/closed-avulsion-of-flexor-digitorum-profundus-jersey-finger/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/closed-avulsion-of-flexor-digitorum-profundus-jersey-finger/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding closed avulsion of the flexor digitorum profundus insertion (jersey finger): https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/dupuytren-disease-myofibroblast-spiral-cord-risk-factors-and-wnt-genetics/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/dupuytren-disease-myofibroblast-spiral-cord-risk-factors-and-wnt-genetics/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding the pathobiology, cord anatomy and risk factors of Dupuytren disease: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/examination-of-tendon-function-elson-boyes-fds-and-intrinsic-tightness/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/examination-of-tendon-function-elson-boyes-fds-and-intrinsic-tightness/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding clinical examination of tendon and intrinsic function in the finger: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/extensor-tendon-injuries-epl-rupture-relative-motion-sagittal-band-and-fight-bite/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/extensor-tendon-injuries-epl-rupture-relative-motion-sagittal-band-and-fight-bite/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding injuries of the extensor tendons of the hand and wrist: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/glomus-tumour-of-the-hand-presentation-origin-recurrence-and-neurofibromatosis/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/glomus-tumour-of-the-hand-presentation-origin-recurrence-and-neurofibromatosis/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding glomus tumours of the hand: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/imaging-a-suspected-retained-foreign-body-in-the-hand-radiography-and-ultrasound/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/imaging-a-suspected-retained-foreign-body-in-the-hand-radiography-and-ultrasound/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding imaging of a suspected retained soft-tissue foreign body in the hand: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/imaging-the-clinically-suspected-scaphoid-fracture/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/imaging-the-clinically-suspected-scaphoid-fracture/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding imaging of a clinically suspected scaphoid fracture with normal initial radiographs: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/malignant-tumours-of-the-hand-scc-subungual-melanoma-chondrosarcoma-epithelioid-sarcoma/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/malignant-tumours-of-the-hand-scc-subungual-melanoma-chondrosarcoma-epithelioid-sarcoma/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding malignant tumours of the hand: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/median-ulnar-nerve-communications-and-variations-of-the-thenar-motor-branch/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/median-ulnar-nerve-communications-and-variations-of-the-thenar-motor-branch/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding anatomical variations of the median nerve and communications between the median and ulnar nerves: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/microvascular-anastomosis-technique-couplers-and-antithrombotic-prophylaxis/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/microvascular-anastomosis-technique-couplers-and-antithrombotic-prophylaxis/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding microvascular anastomosis in free-tissue transfer: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/radial-polydactyly-thumb-duplication-wassel-classification-and-reconstruction/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/radial-polydactyly-thumb-duplication-wassel-classification-and-reconstruction/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding radial polydactyly (thumb duplication): https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/reconstruction-of-peripheral-nerve-gaps-conduit-allograft-autograft/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/reconstruction-of-peripheral-nerve-gaps-conduit-allograft-autograft/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding reconstruction of peripheral nerve gaps: https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/sensibility-testing-in-nerve-compression-and-after-nerve-repair-threshold-density-and-wrinkle-tests/ https://learn.drgladysz.com/q/sensibility-testing-in-nerve-compression-and-after-nerve-repair-threshold-density-and-wrinkle-tests/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding clinical tests of sensibility in nerve compression and after nerve repair: