Introduction Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common debilitating joint disorder worldwide, and its prevalence is likely to increase as life expectancy increases, creating a substantial economic burden. Risk factors such as sex, radiographic features, and scintigraphy have not been specifically…
Introduction “Many handis make light warke ” John Heywood (1497–1580) Hand surgery is always teamwork between the surgeon, the patient, and the therapist. One cannot get a successful outcome without the cooperation of the other two. Interestingly there are exceedingly…
Introduction Definition Dupuytren disease (DD) is a benign fibromatosis of the palmar fascias in which nodules and skin pits in the distal palm are usually the first signs. As it progresses, cords are formed which in time may contract limiting…
For videos accompanying this chapter see ExpertConsult.com . See inside cover for access details. Nerve compression syndromes are a common clinical presentation in plastic surgery practice. The upper extremity is most commonly affected, with carpal tunnel syndrome being most frequent…
For videos accompanying this chapter see ExpertConsult.com . See inside cover for access details. The brachial plexus comprises a complex grouping of nerve fascicles, giving function and sensation to the upper extremity. Progressing from proximally to distally, the plexus is…
For videos accompanying this chapter see ExpertConsult.com . See inside cover for access details. Nerve injury, repair, and reconstruction describes the traditional classification of nerve injuries as well as a clinical grouping of nerve injuries according to the mechanism of…
Introduction Compartment syndrome in either upper or lower extremity is often underestimated and may have detrimental consequences for functioning of the involved extremity. Muscle groups in the extremities are separated by fascial sheaths to ensure that muscles move in the…
For videos accompanying this chapter see ExpertConsult.com . See inside cover for access details. Introduction Vascular surgeons Jacobson and Suarez introduced the microscope to perfect microvascular small vessel anastomosis in 1960, which rapidly led to its application in revascularizing digits…
Acknowledgments The authors would like to acknowledge the generous assistance of Mr Donald Sammut in the preparation of this chapter. For video accompanying this chapter see ExpertConsult.com . See inside cover for access details. Introduction Tendon transfer is the surgical…
Extensor Tendon Injuries Unlike flexor tendons, the extensor tendons are not constrained in a sheath, but nevertheless have a complex and intricate anatomy. The dorsal skin being thinner and pliable is more susceptible to trauma. As extensor tendon repairs are…