Key Wordsthumb duplication, triphalangeal thumb, Wassel classification, radial polydactyly, central polydactyly, ulnar polydactyly, mirror hand, ulnar dimelia Synopsis Polydactyly of the hand refers to the presence of an extra…
Key Wordshand fracture, finger fracture, displacement, reduction, fixation, deforming forces Synopsis Hand fractures are common injuries and have been reported to account for 10% of upper-extremity fractures. Timely diagnosis…
Key Wordscerebral palsy, thumb-in-palm deformity, EPL tendon rerouting, wrist flexion contracture, adductor release Synopsis Cerebral palsy is a disorder of the central nervous system affecting body movement and muscle…
Key Wordsreplantation, revascularization, amputation, fingertip or digit amputation Synopsis The term replantation is used when there is surgical reattachment of a completely amputated body part. In contrast, when there…
Key Wordsshort-term medical mission (STMM), orthosis/orthoses, splinting, hand therapy, lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs), visiting medical team (VMT) Synopsis This chapter presents information to guide hand therapists in providing…
Key Wordsacute compartment syndrome, fasciotomy Synopsis Acute compartment syndrome is a surgical emergency with diverse etiologies. Acute compartment syndrome is classically described clinically with “the 6 P’s”: pain, pallor,…
Key Wordsburn wound management, burn wound contracture prevention, burn wound infection, burn wound complications, wound debridement, pain management Synopsis The assessment and treatment of burn wounds requires a knowledgeable…
Key Wordsextremity, limb, trauma, salvage, reconstruction, leg, foot, knee, amputation Synopsis Management of lower-extremity trauma involves a multidisciplinary approach that usually requires full trauma evaluation. The decisions for amputation…
Key Wordsburn evaluation and treatment, burns, edema management, post-operative burn therapy, rehabilitation, scar management, splinting, therapeutic exercise and activities, wound management Synopsis Surgery most commonly performed for post-burn injuries…
Key Wordscleft hand, central longitudinal deficiency, typical, atypical, syndactyly, symbrachydactyly Synopsis Cleft hand, or central longitudinal deficiency, is characterized by a V-shaped defect, absence of 1 or more central…
