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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Inflammatory Arthropathies
Acknowledgments: The authors would like to acknowledge Nathalie Baxter for her help in revising this chapter. We thank the authors of the seventh edition chapter: Paul Feldon, Andrew L. Terrono, Edward A. Nalebuff, and Lewis H. Millender. Parts of their…
Epidemiology of Distal Radius Fractures
Key Points Distal radius fractures primarily affect children, young adults, and the elderly. The incidence of distal radius fractures is increasing worldwide. Understanding the epidemiology of distal radius fractures helps guide treatment. Panel 1: Case Scenario A 65-year-old, right hand…
Rheumatologic conditions of the hand and wrist
Synopsis ■ Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic autoimmune inflammatory disease that affects the joints of the hand and wrist. Rheumatoid arthritis also affects the soft tissues and can cause disease processes such as trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome. ■…
Fractures and dislocations of the wrist and distal radius
Synopsis ■ Wrist injuries are common, and proper management relies on an understanding of normal anatomy, alignment, and kinematics. ■ Scaphoid fractures can be subtle, and due to the precarious blood supply to this bone, may go on to non-union…
Health services research in plastic surgery
Synopsis Health services research (HSR) in plastic surgery takes a broader view of outcomes and delivery of care than traditional clinical research. As attention turns to equitable access and health, the role of insurance coverage, out-of-pocket cost, quality of care…
Common Tendon Transfers
Synopsis Tendon transfers can be used to restore hand and wrist function after a nerve injury, both in the acute setting and in delayed presentations. Injuries of the brachial plexus and peripheral motor nerves are common indications for tendon transfers.…