Guide to treatments
Chapter 2. Guide to treatments A–Z OF SELF AND MEDICAL TREATMENTS This A–Z of treatments – both self and medically prescribed – tells you what some of the more commonly…
A–Z of medical terms
Chapter 6. A–Z of medical terms Sports doctors, like all doctors, often use long and technical words for quite simple injuries. There is no need to worry; just look up…
Differential Indication
In this chapter, the most common fracture types in the hand and the current surgical treatment options are presented in tabular form. The first set of tables ( ▶ Table…
Surgical Procedures
Surgical Procedures 10.1 Overview Uncomplicated fracture healing after open reduction and internal fixation requires stable fixation. Only then does the advantage of operative therapy become apparent, namely, early active motion stability….
Surgical Approaches
Surgical Approaches 9.1 General Remarks To avoid risks and complications due to incisions, these should be made on the flexor side of the hand or finger, usually in a zigzag (Bruner)…
Surgical Fracture Management
Surgical Fracture Management 4.1 Atraumatic Technique Due to technical improvements in the materials used for internal fixation, the trend is toward surgical management of hand fractures (fingers and wrist), provided that…
