Full Description
This book developed from the experience of the ISAMMS team (Institut Sud Aquitain de la Main et du Membre Supérieur), who has been treating hand and wrist pathologies for over 20 years, with the collaboration of experts in their fields.
Hands and wrists require specific care from a multidisciplinary staff. The patient has to be treated efficiently from their injury to their returning to work and to sports activities.
This third volume covers the functional anatomy of the hand, as well as the most up to date knowledge regarding the surgical and orthopaedic protocols for treating hand pathologies.
This publication is intended for physiotherapists and occupational therapists, surgeons and practitioners specialized in physical rehabilitation, as well as for the students in those fields.
Contents
PART 1 - Functional Anatomy of the Hand.- Chapter 1 - Functional anatomy of the hand .- PART 2 - Osseous and Capsulo-Ligamentous Injuries in the Hand and Thumb.- Chapter 2 - Fractures of metacarpals and phalanges.- Chapter 3 - Capsulo-ligamentous injuries of the proximal interphalangeal joint.- Chapter 4 - Sprains of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb.- Chapter 5 - Digital pulley rupture.- PART 3 - Tendon Injuries of the Hand.- Chapter 6 - Injuries of the extensor tendons.- Chapter 7 - Injuries of the flexor tendons.- PART 4 - Finger Amputations.- Chapter 8 - Traumatic amputations.- PART 5 - Entrapment Syndromes.- Chapter 9 Physiopathology of entrapment syndromes.- Chapter 10 - Entrapment syndromes of the median nerve.- Chapter 11 - Entrapment syndromes of the ulnar nerve.- Chapter 12 - Entrapment syndromes of the radial nerve.- PART 6 - Other Common Hand Pathologies.- Chapter 13 - Dupuytren's disease.- PART 7 - Complications of Hand Pathologies.- Chapter 14 - Complex regional pain syndrome.
