26 Wrist Instabilities Shrikant J. Chinchalkar and Joey G. Pipicelli Introduction The wrist is an intricate joint with complex motion and function and is comprised of several articulations. These articulations…

28 Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Tendinopathies Cynthia Cooper Clients with tendinitis/tendinosis experience pain that can significantly limit their daily activities. Simply picking up a coffee cup may be a task…

6 Clinical Reasoning and Problem Solving to Prevent Pitfalls in Hand Injuries Donald Greg Pitts, Jason Willoughby and Ryan K. Morgan Introduction and Clinical Reasoning Identification and evaluation of pitfalls…

30 Flexor Tendon Injury Linda J. Klein Flexor tendon repair and rehabilitation have posed challenges to surgeons and therapists for decades. Flexor tendons are required to glide large distances to…

2 Functional Anatomy Sharon R. Flinn and Lori DeMott Introduction Anatomy is the study of the physical structures within the human body. The skeleton provides the foundation for the body;…

37 Traumatic Hand Injury Involving Multiple Structures Paige E. Kurtz Traumatic hand injuries can be both the most daunting and the most rewarding conditions that hand therapists treat. Deciding where…

39 Dupuytren’s Disease Karen Donahue Pitbladdo and Vincent R. Hentz Dupuytren’s disease is a benign connective tissue disorder affecting the palmar fascia that can lead to flexion contracture of the…

9 Hand Coordination Cynthia Cooper and Colleen West Background The hand is a perceptual entity that has been described as an information-seeking organ. Its use provides patients with the ability…

31 Extensor Tendon Injury Linda J. Klein Extensor tendon injuries have long been considered to be less complex than flexor tendon injuries with fewer complications and better results. Numerous authors…

34 Burns Lisa Deshaies According to the American Burn Association, a burn of any depth to the hand is classified as a major injury that requires treatment at a specialized…