4 Flexor Tendon Repair (Zone 2)
10.1055/b-0040-177419 4 Flexor Tendon Repair (Zone 2)David W. Lee, Stephen Ros, and Christopher Doumas Abstract Zone 2 flexor tendon lacerations are notoriously difficult injuries to manage and have historically led…
Hand surgery
5 Flexor Tendon Injuries (Zone 3–5)
10.1055/b-0040-177420 5 Flexor Tendon Injuries (Zone 3–5)Derek L. Masden Abstract Flexor tendon injuries within zones 3 to 5 represent those confined to the palm and distal forearm. They can be…
3 Flexor Tendon Repair (Zone 1)
10.1055/b-0040-177418 3 Flexor Tendon Repair (Zone 1)Brian A. Tinsley Abstract Zone 1 flexor tendon injuries encompass several different types of repair techniques. Considerations for zone 1 flexor tendon injuries include…
2 Extensor Tendon Repair (Zones 2, 4, 6-9)
10.1055/b-0040-177417 2 Extensor Tendon Repair (Zones 2, 4, 6-9)Kirk Wong Abstract This chapter focuses on extensor tendon injuries from zone 2 to 9 excluding zones 1, 3, and 5. Surgical…
1 Extensor Tendon Repair (Zone 1, 3, 5)
10.1055/b-0040-177416 1 Extensor Tendon Repair (Zone 1, 3, 5)Kevin D. Han and Matthew L. Iorio Abstract Extensor tendon injuries are more common than flexor tendon injuries and require similar precision…
14 Fracture Fixation Techniques
10.1055/b-0038-161082 14 Fracture Fixation TechniquesDariush Nikkhah, Nikki Burr, Robert Pearl 14.1 Jahss Maneuver This is a useful technique to help manipulate the neck of fifth metacarpal fractures. It is also…
15 Local and Regional Hand Flaps
10.1055/b-0038-161083 15 Local and Regional Hand FlapsDariush Nikkhah, Mo Akhavani 15.1 Atasoy V-Y flap The length of the digit should be preserved and in many cases one can avoid terminalization…
12 Replantation and Revascularization
10.1055/b-0038-161080 12 Replantation and RevascularizationDariush Nikkhah 12.1 Thumb Revascularization with Vein Graft The thumb constitutes 40% of hand function and attempt for salvage must be always made. However, it poses…
17 Limb-Threatening Emergencies
10.1055/b-0038-161085 17 Limb-Threatening EmergenciesDariush Nikkhah, Wojtech Konczalik 17.1 Fasciotomy for Acute Compartment Syndrome Compartment syndrome is an emergency that if not dealt in time can lead to limb dysfunction and…
16 Free Tissue Transfer
10.1055/b-0038-161084 16 Free Tissue TransferDariush Nikkhah, Roshan Vijayan, Stamatis Sapzountzis 16.1 Free Venous Flap Venous flap blood supply is from afferent and efferent veins. These flaps have been described for…
