High-Pressure Injection Injuries General Information High-pressure injection injuries (HPII) occur when patients sustain an injury from a high-pressure injection tool. Usually, the material that is injected is an organic solvent…
Tendonitis of the Wrist and Hand General Information Tendonitis of the hand and wrist is a common upper extremity disorder. Tendonitis should not be used as a “waste basket” term…
Infections Felon General Information A felon is a deep infection of the finger pulp (Fig. 1), and accounts for approximately 15% of hand infections. There is usually a history of…
Compartment Syndrome General Information An acute compartment syndrome occurs when the interstitial tissue pressure rises above the tissue perfusion pressure and causes a cycle of increasing edema and cellular necrosis….
Dermatologic Disorders General Examination Examination of the skin is an extremely important part of the evaluation of the upper extremity. The clinician should note the overall appearance, texture, and color,…
Vascular Disorders Evaluation Many patients with vascular disorders complain of pain and color changes of the hand. Pallor and coolness indicate loss of inflow, whereas redness and cyanosis indicate loss…
Arterial Injuries General Information Significant redundancy exists in the vascular supply to the upper extremity. The brachial artery has radial and ulnar collateral vessels at the elbow. The radial and…
