Musculoskeletal Key

Fig. 13.1 Brett Backwell (Glenelg Australian football club), after amputation of his fourth finger The professionalisation of some sports and their medical environments have not necessarily led to an optimisation…

Fig. 11.1 Methods of assessing strength. (a) Jamar dynamometer for grip strength. (b) Key pinch. (c) Two-point pinch. (d) Three-point pinch Pinch Strength In order to measure the pinch strength,…

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Fig. 3.1 The interplay between the extrinsic and intrinsic tendons creates a “tenodesis effect.” Extension of the wrist will cause the fingers to flex (a), and flexion of the wrist…

Fig. 9.1 Dorsoradial portal: radial to the APL tendon. Dorsoulnar portal: ulnar to the EPB tendon Tower traction of about 10 lb is applied with the thumb secured by finger…

Sport Boccia Goalball Sitting volleyball Wheelchair basketball Wheelchair rugby Impairment Cerebral palsy Visually impaired Multiple SCI, amputee SCI For the purposes of fair competition, athletes need to be assessed for…

Fig. 6.1 Application of Coban wrapping on the fifth digit (University Medical Center Groningen, UMCG 2008) 6.1.1.3 Splinting Splinting of athletes is a common technique for initial treatment of suspected…

Fig. 5.1 A thumb replantation. An amputated thumb (a) at injury, (b) 2 months and (c) 8 months following replantation, showing good functional recovery (Courtesy of G. Chick, MD) Fig….

Fig. 10.1 Hematoma due to a tourniquet applied too tightly Inflation time of 60–90 min, not exceeding 120 min [14, 15] Inflation pressure between 250 and 300 mmHg [16, 17]…