Hand masses may result from tumors and tumorous conditions, and although most of these masses are benign, they should be considered potentially problematic and managed with great diligence. Because the hand has limited free space and exquisite sensitivity, even small…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome, described by Paget in 1854, is the most common upper extremity compression neuropathy and results from median nerve compression within the carpal tunnel. The carpal tunnel is bound by the carpal bones arching dorsally;…
Aneurysm, Thrombosis, and Embolism in Radial, Ulnar, and Digital Arteries Through the continuation of the radial artery into the hand as the deep palmar arch and the ulnar artery as the superficial palmar arch, circulation to the hand is usually…
This chapter includes the essentials of treatment of nerve injuries in the digits, palm, and wrist. Although many of the principles discussed here can be applied to injuries in the forearm and arm, more detailed discussions of more proximal nerve…
Microsurgery techniques are being applied to an expanding range of orthopaedic problems. Now the term super-microsurgery , coined by Koshima et al., is used to apply to the anastomosis of submillimeter vessels that is necessary in distal replants and perforator flaps.…
Peripheral nerve injuries are common. Despite numerous advances in microsurgical technique and interfascicular nerve grafting, many treatment principles obtained from World War II experiences as set forth in the cumulative works of Seddon and Woodhall are still applicable today. Current…