Biomechanics of the Foot and Ankle
Biomechanics of the Foot and Ankle Richard J. de Asla, MD Dr. de Asla or an immediate family member serves as a paid consultant to or is an employee of…
Rehabilitation of Hand and Finger Fractures
15 Rehabilitation of Hand and Finger Fractures Jürgen Mack Abstract Hand therapy, like hand surgery, has developed into a separate discipline in physical therapy. For successful treatment, the problems that can…
Extra-articular Fractures of the Phalanges
17 Extra-articular Fractures of the Phalanges David J. Shewring Abstract Diaphyseal fractures of the phalanges are common and the vast majority of these should be treated nonoperatively. Judicious fixation, when appropriate,…
Intra-articular Fractures of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint
18 Intra-articular Fractures of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint David J. Shewring Abstract Intra-articular fractures of the proximal interphalangeal joints (PIPJs) occur frequently through a variety of mechanisms. The PIPJ is a…
Metacarpal Neck Fractures
23 Metacarpal Neck Fractures Hebe Désirée Kvernmo Abstract Fractures of the metacarpal neck are common injuries. The small finger metacarpals are most frequently involved, and account for around one-fourth to one-third…
Avulsion Fractures of the Flexor and Extensor Tendons
19 Avulsion Fractures of the Flexor and Extensor Tendons Michael Solomons Abstract Except for the mallet fractures, avulsion fractures of the tendons are rare injuries. Unlike flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) avulsion…
Hand Injuries in the Athlete
12 Hand Injuries in the Athlete William Geissler, David Alvarez Abstract The pursuit of excellence drives the athletes to expose their body to relentless physical punishment. Consequently, the high severity injuries…
Role of Arthroscopy in the Treatment of Carpal Fractures and Nonunion
8 Role of Arthroscopy in the Treatment of Carpal Fractures and Nonunion Peter Jørgsholm Abstract Arthroscopy has resulted in a new three-dimensional (3D) and dynamic understanding of the wrist joint and…
Nonoperative Management of Hand Fractures
3 Nonoperative Management of Hand Fractures Grey Giddins Abstract Historically most hand fractures were treated nonoperatively. While operative techniques have improved considerably, most fractures still do so well with nonoperative treatment…
Special Aspects in Musicians
13 Special Aspects in Musicians Philippe Cuénod Abstract Carpal and hand fractures in musicians require special consideration, not only to restore the delicate and precise movements needed to play the instrument,…
