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,…
K-wire Fixation, Intraosseous Wiring, Tension Band Wiring
4 K-wire Fixation, Intraosseous Wiring, Tension Band Wiring Lindsay Muir, Anuj Mishra, Zafar Naqui Abstract We have at our disposal ever more sophisticated plate and screw systems for use in the…
Plate and Screw Fixation of Hand and Carpal Fractures
6 Plate and Screw Fixation of Hand and Carpal Fractures Philippe Cuénod Abstract Plates and screws allow fixation of carpal and hand fractures in a rigid fashion to allow early mobilization….
Other Carpal Fractures
27 Other Carpal Fractures Martin Richter Abstract Fractures of the carpals, which do not affect the scaphoid, are less common fractures. The most common is the dorsal chip fracture of the…
Nonunion of the Scaphoid
26 Nonunion of the Scaphoid Susanne Roberts, Scott W. Wolfe Abstract Scaphoid nonunion refers to a spectrum of failed healing, each of which requires a tailored approach. Rigid internal fixation is…
Pediatric Hand Fractures
10 Pediatric Hand Fractures Pernille Leicht Abstract The hand is the most frequently injured part of the body in the pediatric population and an injury will often result in a fracture….
Epidemiology and Specific Challenges
1 Epidemiology and Specific Challenges Kevin C. Chung, Sandra V. Kotsis Abstract Knowing the epidemiology of hand fractures can aid in clinical care by recognizing the types of fractures and the…
