13 Infection
R. Timothy Kreulen and Dawn LaPorte Abstract Infections in the hand are a common and diverse group of conditions. The physician’s evaluation begins with an overall assessment of the patient,…
Hand surgery
17 Nerve Palsies and Tendon/Nerve Transfers for Injuries at or Distal to the Elbow
Roshan T. Melvani and Aviram M. Giladi Abstract Tendon transfers are utilized to reestablish balance to a disabled, damaged, or devoid neuromuscular-motor unit. They are indicated for rejuvenation of muscular…
15 Extensor Tendon Injury, Repair, and Reconstruction
Viviana Serra López, Adnan N. Cheema, and David J. Bozentka Abstract Extensor tendons are susceptible to injury because of their superficial location. Along with ligamentous structures and intrinsic musculature, they…
12 Tendinitis, Tendinosis, and Dupuytren’s Contracture
Noah Raizman Abstract Tendinitis refers to acute inflammation due to acute damage or overuse. Tendinosis refers to chronic, often attritional damage due to overuse, abnormal anatomy, or degenerative conditions. There…
14 Flexor Tendon Injury, Repair, and Reconstruction
Nicole Schroeder Abstract Flexor tendon lacerations are disabling injuries that require surgeons to have an indepth comprehension of anatomy, surgical techniques, and dedicated rehabilitation protocols in order to optimize functional…
7 Carpal Fractures and Dislocations
Kevin O’Malley, Jay L. Mottla, and Michael W. Kessler Abstract Carpal fractures and dislocations are rare injuries, with injury to the scaphoid comprising the majority. Evaluation of patients with suspected…
11 Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Inflammatory Arthropathies
Laura Lewallen, Hannah C. Langdell, and Scott D. Lifchez Abstract This chapter describes the symptoms, clinical and radiographic findings, as well as treatment options for rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory…
9 Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex and Distal Radioulnar Joint Pathology
Cory Lebowitz and Jonas L. Matzon Abstract The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) and distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) are complex structures. This chapter provides details on the anatomy and function of…
8 Fractures and Dislocations of the Distal Radius and Ulna
Eric Schafer, Benjamin K. Gundlach, and Jeffrey N. Lawton Abstract Fractures of the distal forearm are among the most common injuries treated by orthopaedic surgeons and hand surgeons. This chapter…
3 Radiographic Anatomy
Molly Vora and Laura Lewallen Abstract This chapter provides an overview of the pertinent musculoskeletal anatomy of the hand and wrist. Radiographic landmarks and descriptions of various views are provided….
