25 Fractures of the Pediatric Hand
James S. Lin and Julie B. Samora Abstract Hand fractures are common injuries in children and adolescents. There are unique management considerations in skeletally immature patients. Clinical examination may be…
24 Congenital Conditions of the Upper Extremity and Hand
Danielle A. Hogarth and Joshua M. Abzug Abstract Congenital conditions affecting the upper extremity are observed in 1 in every 600 to 700 live births. These conditions derive from failure…
19 Soft Tissue Reconstruction: Hand and Upper Extremity
Manas Nigam and Ryan Katz Abstract Soft tissue injuries to the arm, and or fingers must be addressed in a timely fashion with a goal toward restoring the injured part…
16 Peripheral Nerve Injuries and Repair and Reconstruction
Suresh K. Nayar and John Ingari Abstract In this segment, we focus on peripheral nerve injury and repair/reconstruction. Nerves are encased in epineurium which contains fascicles sheathed in perineurium. Fascicles…
23 Tumors of the Hand
Samir Sabharwal and Sophia Anne Strike Abstract Hand tumors comprise benign and malignant soft tissue and bony lesions. Thorough evaluation—generally comprising history and physical examination, plain radiography and cross-sectional imaging,…
22 Compartment Syndrome
Eric Lukosius and Kenneth F. Taylor Abstract Compartment syndrome in the upper extremity is a rare but potentially devastating condition resulting from a wide variety of insults that cause expansion…
21 Digital Replantation and Revascularization
Alexandra Tilt and Mitchell A. Pet Abstract Digital replantation and revascularization are technically challenging procedures which present with little warning. In this time-pressured situation, attention to Advanced Trauma Life Support…
20 Vascular Pathology of the Hand and Upper Extremities, including Kienbock’s Disease
Ariel Williams and Lauren Lee Smith Abstract Vascular pathology in the hand and upper extremity encompasses a broad range of conditions, some resulting in carpal osteonecrosis and mechanical wrist pain,…
18 Compression Neuropathies
Tyler Pidgeon, Samir Sabharwal, and Erica Taylor Abstract Peripheral nerve compression represents one of the most common reasons for presentation to hand surgery clinic. The most common peripheral nerve entrapment…
10 Osteoarthritis of the Wrist and Hand
Brittany Homcha and Kenneth F. Taylor Abstract Osteoarthritis of the wrist and hand involves progressive destruction of articular cartilage and associated subchondral bony changes including sclerosis, cystic degeneration, and osteophyte…
