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Title Fractures of the hand and carpus : FESSH instructional course book 2018 / [edited by] Michel E.H. Boeckstyns, MD, PhD, Consultant Hand Surgeon, Capio-CFR Hospital, Hellerup, Denmark, Martin Richter, MD, Director, Department of Hand Surgery, Maltreser Hospital Seliger Gerhard, Bonn, Germany
Published Stuttgart ; New York : Thieme, [2018]

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Contents Fractures of the Hand and Carpus; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Contributors; Section I General Chapters; 1 Epidemiology and Specific Challenges; 1.1 Incidence of Hand and Carpal Fractures; 2 Evidence in the Treatment of Hand Fractures; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Quality and Distribution of the Studies; 2.3 Results; 2.4 Discussion; 3 Nonoperative Management of Hand Fractures; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Methods and Materials; 3.3 Results; 3.4 Discussion; 4 K-wire Fixation, Intraosseous Wiring, Tension Band Wiring; 4.1 Intraosseous and Cerclage Wiring; 4.2 K-wire Fixation
5 Intramedullary Screw Fixation of the Metacarpals and Phalanges of the Hand5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Indications; 5.3 Surgical Technique; 5.4 Results; 5.5 Complications; 5.6 Conclusions; 6 Plate and Screw Fixation of Hand and Carpal Fractures; 6.1 Introduction and Historical Perspective; 6.2 Implants and Technical Principles; 6.3 General Considerations and Indications; 6.4 Specific Indications and Procedures; 6.5 Complications; 7 External Minifixation; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Surgical Technique; 7.3 Indications; 7.4 Results; 7.5 Discussion
8 Role of Arthroscopy in the Treatment of Carpal Fractures and Nonunion8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Indications; 8.3 Method; 8.4 Conclusion; 9 Strategies in Compound Hand Injuries; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Patient Expectation; 9.3 Clinical Examination; 9.4 Imaging; 9.5 Classification; 9.6 Timing; 9.7 Surgery; 9.8 Surgical Steps; 10 Pediatric Hand Fractures; 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 Special Children Fractures; 11 Fractures in the Paralytic Extremity; 11.1 Introduction; 11.2 Basic Science; 11.3 Epidemiology; 11.4 Prevention; 11.5 Diagnosis; 11.6 Management of Fractures; 11.7 Evidence; 11.8 Future
12 Hand Injuries in the Athlete12.1 Metacarpal and Phalangeal Fractures; 12.2 Carpal Fractures; 12.3 Scapholunate Injuries; 13 Special Aspects in Musicians; 13.1 Introduction and Historical Perspective; 13.2 Instruments and Movements Required to Play Them; 13.3 General Principles and Clinical Examples; 13.4 Conclusions; 14 Fractures of the Hand and Carpus: Complications and Their Treatment; 14.1 Infection/Osteomyelitis; 14.2 Malunion; 14.3 Nonunion; 14.4 Bone Necrosis; 14.5 Complications of Intra-articular Fracture: Osteoarthritis and Stiffness of Ligaments
14.6 Summary of Clinical Points to Aid in Prevention of Complications14.7 Special Clinical Points in Judgment and Surgical Treatment; 15 Rehabilitation of Hand and Finger Fractures; 15.1 Challenges in Rehabilitation of Hand and Wrist Fractures; 15.2 Patient Evaluation before Therapy; 15.3 Techniques Used in Rehabilitation; 15.4 Extension and Traction; 15.5 Summary; Section II Phalangeal Fractures; 16 Fractures at the Base of the Proximal Phalanx; 16.1 Trauma Mechanism; 16.2 Classification; 16.3 Clinical Signs and Tests; 16.4 Investigatory Examinations
Summary Hand fractures account for millions of emergency room visits annually. The extraordinary importance of the hand in so many activities of daily living necessitates inordinate surgical competence in repairing fractures, in order to preserve the vast range of motion and functionality of this highly complex structure. Key Features: General overview chapters covering anatomy, epidemiology, fixation types, role of arthroscopy, and strategies for compound hand injuries (soft tissue, flaps, etc.) Contributions from a large number of renowned subspecialists Hand fractures in special patient groups: ath
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Fractures -- Treatment.
Hand -- Fractures
Orthopedic surgery.
Fractures, Bone -- surgery
Hand Bones -- injuries
Orthopedic Procedures
Orthopedics
MEDICAL -- Surgery -- General.
Orthopedic surgery
Fractures -- Treatment
Hand -- Fractures
Form Electronic book
Author Boeckstyns, Michel, editor
Richter, Martin, 1960- editor.
Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand, sponsoring body.
Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand. Meeting (23rd : 2018 : Copenhagen, Denmark)
LC no. 2018010646
ISBN 9783132417212
3132417211
Other Titles Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand instructional course book 2018
FESSH instructional course book two thousand eighteen