26 Tendon Repair
Brian D. Rinker Abstract This chapter covers the range of issues involved in the remediation of tendon injuries. The advances that have been made in tendon repair and rehabilitation are…
29 Dupuytren’s and Trigger Finger
Chris McCarthy and Sonu A. Jain Abstract This chapter examines the anatomy, pathology, and treatment of Dupuytren’s disease and the not uncommon malady known as trigger finger. Surgery is typically…
27 Nerve Compression Syndromes of the Upper Extremity
Loretta Coady-Fariborzian and Winston Richards Abstract This chapter addresses the diagnosis and anatomy of the different kinds of nerve compression that cause numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness primarily in the…
28 Replantation and Amputation of Fingers
Michael Friel and William C. Lineaweaver Abstract This chapter deals with a significant trauma that remedially requires the rapid processing of many issues. Surgery is based on the findings of…
24 Hand Fractures
Lisa Block, A. Neil Salyapongse Abstract This chapter discusses the range of injuries and remedies involved in a fracture to the hand. Practical guidelines are offered for imaging modalities to…
25 Soft-Tissue Reconstruction of the Hand and Upper Extremity
Wendy Lynne Czerwinski, Robert A. Weber Abstract This chapter covers the various issues involved in soft-tissue reconstruction of the hand due to defects from various etiologies, such as trauma, tumor…
