8 The Blood Vessels and Microcirculation
Maria Siemionow, Jacek Szopinski, and Krzysztof Kusza 8 The Blood Vessels and Microcirculation 8.1 Vascular Supply to the Hand from the Base to the Fingertips With the advancement of hand…
6 Structure and Function of Muscles
Richard L. Lieber and Jan Fridén 6 Structure and Function of Muscles 6.1 Overview The functional abilities of the hand and upper extremity occur by the integration of several systems….
1 The Story of Hand Anatomy
David E. Tate, Jr. 1 The Story of Hand Anatomy Progress in knowledge of anatomy of the human hand has paralleled that of knowledge of human anatomy in general. This…
5 The Hand and the Brain
Anders Björkman 5 The Hand and the Brain 5.1 Introduction The everyday use of hands is highly dependent on the interaction between the sensory and motor systems in the central…
4 Joint Senses and Proprioception
Elisabet Hagert and Susanne Rein 4 Joint Senses and Proprioception “The experience of hands is tactile … They live in the land of feeling where touch is everything And where…
3 Sense and Proprioception
Vasudeva G. Iyer 3 Sense and Proprioception Movements with precision and dexterity are essential for achieving the multitude of functions demanded of the human hand; although it is the cerebral…
Minimally Invasive Operative Treatment of Proximal Fifth Metatarsal Fractures
Minimally Invasive Operative Treatment of Proximal Fifth Metatarsal Fractures Kathryn L. Williams Robert B. Anderson INDICATIONS Proximal fractures of the fifth metatarsal are classified into three types based on anatomy…
Minimally Invasive Operative Treatment of Displaced Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures via the Sinus Tarsi Approach
Minimally Invasive Operative Treatment of Displaced Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures via the Sinus Tarsi Approach Lew C. Schon Samuel B. Adams Alan Yan INDICATIONS Displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures are difficult to…
Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques for the Treatment of High-Energy Tibial Pilon Fractures
Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques for the Treatment of High-Energy Tibial Pilon Fractures John P. Ketz Roy Sanders INTRODUCTION High-energy tibial plafond or pilon fractures are complex injuries that involve the…
The Fibula Nail for the Management of Unstable Ankle Fractures
The Fibula Nail for the Management of Unstable Ankle Fractures Paul Appleton The traditional method of open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of ankle fractures has changed very little since…
