Tenosynovitis Disorders of the Upper Extremity Mary C. Burns Michael W. Neumeister Tendonopathies of the upper extremity are extremely common disorders encompassing a large variety of conditions from tendon strains…
Extensor Tendon Surgery Mark E. Puhaindran INTRODUCTION The extensor system is complex and intricate. A fine balance exists between the long extensors, innervated by the radial nerve, and the intrinsic…
Management of Wrist Fractures Sandeep Jacob Sebastin Kevin C. Chung The wrist is one of the most complex joints in the body and links the forearm to the hand. Anatomically…
Flexor Tendon Repair Bradon J. Wilhelmi INTRODUCTION Flexor tendon injuries have long been considered one of the most challenging problems for hand surgeons. Poor results following flexor tendon repair in…
Management of Hand Fractures Matthew S.S. Choi James Chang INTRODUCTION Fractures of the metacarpals and phalanges are frequent injuries, representing 41% of all upper extremity fractures in the United States.1…
Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Upper Extremity Scott L. Hansen Patrick Lang Hani Sbitany INTRODUCTION Soft tissue reconstruction of the upper extremity requires strict adherence to standard surgical principles. In…
Management of Nerve Injuries and Compressive Neuropathies of the Upper Extremity Scott A. Mitchell Kodi Azari PERIPHERAL NERVE INJURY The peripheral nerve is a hierarchical structure in which the axon…
Treatment of Hand Infections Benjamin Chang Suhail K. Kanchwala GENERAL PRINCIPLES Infections of the hand result in pain, disability, as well as lost time and productivity at work. Prompt, accurate…
Anesthesia Techniques Warren C. Hammert INTRODUCTION A variety of anesthetic techniques can be used effectively for upper extremity surgery. Most upper extremity surgical cases can be performed using regional anesthesia,…
Functional Anatomy and Principles of Uper Extremity Surgery Kate W. Nellans Kevin C. Chung INTRODUCTION This chapter presents the common elements in the evaluation and conduct of hand surgery. FUNCTIONAL…
