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Hand Anatomy eMedicine Plastics

Location: http://www.eMedicine.com/plastic/topic296.htm

The anatomy of the hand is complex, intricate, and fascinating. Its integrity is absolutely essential for our everyday functional living. Our hands may be affected by many disorders, most commonly traumatic injury. For any physician or therapist treating hand problems, the mastery of such anatomy is fundamental in order to...
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Hand Surgery

Location: http://www.surgeryencyclopedia.com/Fi-La/Hand-Surgery.html

Definition Hand surgery refers to procedures performed to treat traumatic injuries or loss of function resulting from such diseases as advanced arthritis of the hand. Purpose The purpose of hand surgery is the treatment of a broad range of problems that affect the hand, whether they result from cuts, burns, crushing injuries to... Expert
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Malunion of Hand Fracture eMedicine Orthopedics

Location: http://www.eMedicine.com/orthoped/topic517.htm

Malunion may be defined as healing of a fracture in an abnormal (nonanatomic) position. In the hand, it presents a combined functional and aesthetic problem. The management of malunion of hand fractures is more complex than the management of malunion of fractures elsewhere in the skeleton. Good hand function depends...
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2009 (Updated) Benign Hand Tumors eMedicine Plastics

Location: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1286448-overview

Benign tumors of the hand may be categorized using the different anatomic subunits of the hand. Each subunit has potential for disease processes and abnormal growth. Notably, the musculoskeletal, vascular, osseous, perionychial, cutaneous, and soft tissue elements can develop benign lesions that may manifest as localized masses of the hand....
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European Federation Of Societies For Hand Therapy

Location: http://www.eurohandtherapy.org/

This website will help you find information about our organisation and activities to promote professional Hand Therapy in Europe. The European Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy is a non profit organisation representing 1800 therapists all over Europe. The federation was founded in 1989 in Paris. The overall purposes of the...
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Intrinsic Plus Hand eMedicine Orthopedics

Location: http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic507.htm

The intrinsic plus position is otherwise known as the safe position for hand splinting. The hand can be immobilized in this position for long periods of time without developing as much stiffness as would occur if the digits were positioned differently. In the intrinsic plus position, the metacarpophalangeal (MP) joints...
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ASSH Comprehensive Review in Hand and Upper Extremity

Location: http://www.assh.org/Professionals/Education/Courses/Pages/COMP11.aspx

The ASSH Comprehensive Review in Hand Surgery is designed as an advanced review course and update for practicing hand surgeons as well as Residents and Fellows in training. The course will review the topical concepts of anatomy, biomechanics and pathology as well as diagnostic and treatment methods relating to...
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Congenital Hand Deformities eMedicine Plastics

Location: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1285233-overview

Surprisingly, many upper extremity malformations cause little functional deficit.1 Children develop prehension with hands as they are, and they usually are not self-conscious of difference until they become socialized in school. In contrast, parents may be dismayed by the appearance of an anomalous hand and may be hoping that surgery...
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Hand Surgeons in Manhattan

Location: http://www.wehealny.org/services/orthosportsmed/handsurgery.asp

Formed in 1952, The CV Starr Hand Surgery Service has one of the oldest teaching hand fellowships in the country. This specialized center cares for hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder disorders in patients of all ages, including children.
Our physicians conduct ongoing research and routinely publish in medical journals and...
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Intrinsic Hand Deformities eMedicine Orthopedics

Location: http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/TOPIC506.HTM

Account of anatomy, nerve supply and injuries to the hand resulting in instrinsic deformity.
Synonyms and related keywords: claw hand deformity, claw-hand deformity, clawhand deformity, contractures of the hand, extrinsic tightness, Froment sign, Froment's sign, hand contractures, hand therapy, intrinsic muscles of the hand, intrinsic tightness test, median nerve injury,...
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ASSH Arthroplasties of the Hand, Wrist and Elbow

Location: http://www.assh.org/Professionals/Education/Courses/Pages/ART11.aspx

Enjoy hands-on learning in an arthroplasty lab covering the hand, wrist, and elbow. The program offers a unique course format that focuses on performing a variety of surgical procedures using equipment from multiple manufacturers with guidance from hand and upper extremity experts. Particular emphasis will be placed on...
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British Society for Surgery of the Hand

Location: http://www.bssh.ac.uk/

The British Society for Surgery of the Hand. BSSH is the information and education body for Hand Surgery in the UK. We strive to improve the care of patients who suffer from hand injuries and hand disorders through education and research, and by promoting and directing the development of Hand Surgery.
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Federation Of European Societies For Surgery Of The Hand

Location: http://www.fessh.com/

F.E.S.S.H. is an organisation which represents national hand surgery societies in Europe. Its object is to improve the standard of hand surgery throughout Europe. It works to improve the surgical facilities by advising European authorities of the requirements and standards in hand surgery. The purpose of the Federation of the European...
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Hand Fracture eMedicine Emergency

Location: http://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic197.htm

Hand fractures, a frequent emergency department complaint, are the most common fractures of the body. Proper management at initial evaluation of hand injuries can prevent a significant amount of morbidity and disability. Emergency physicians, often the first to assess these fractures, must have the skills to properly evaluate and manage...
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2010 Single ray amputation for tumors of the hand CORR Open Access

Location: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2853661

Single ray amputation after hand trauma or infection can result in good aesthetic and functional outcomes. The role of this procedure in the management of aggressive benign or malignant hand tumors has been described only in case reports and small case series.
Our study suggests single ray amputation for hand tumors...
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Flexor Tendon Lacerations in the Hand

Location: http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/ortho/oj/1997/oj10sp97p5.html

Laceration of the flextor tendon is one of the most common injuries seen in the hand. Continuing advances in our understanding of tendon healing and biomechanics have resulted in improved outcomes after flexor tendon repair. A general approach to the management of acute flexor tendon lacerations, including a review of...
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High-pressure injection injury of the hand

Location: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2291478/

The real extent of damage in high-pressure injection injuries (grease gun injuries, paint gun injuries, pressure gun in juries) is hidden behind a small and frequently painless punctiform skin lesion on the finger or the hand. These kinds of injuries require prompt surgical intervention with surgical debridement of all ischemic...
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Salvage Of Limb And Function In Necrotizing Fasciitis Of The Hand

Location: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/429548

Salvage of Limb and Function in Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Hand: Role of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment and Free Muscle Flap Coverage
South Med J 95(2):255-257, 2002 James C. Yuen, MD, Zuliang Feng, MD Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Arkansas
Abstract We report a case of necrotizing fasciitis of the hand...
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Statistics about Hand Fracture

Location: http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/h/hand_fracture/stats.htm

Contents * 1 * 2 * 3 Page from WrongDiagnosis.com
1. Medical statistics for Hand fracture
2. Prevalence and incidence statistics for Hand fracture
3. Death and Mortality statistics for Hand fracture
4. Society...
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Malignant Hand Tumors eMedicine

Location: http://www.emedicine.com/plastic/topic340.htm

Although tumors of the hand are rather common, most are benign and only 1-2% are malignant. When evaluating a hand lesion, be judicious and maintain a high index of suspicion for malignancy. Malignant hand tumors are complex and challenging entities for the hand surgeon.
Beckert & Concannon
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Hand Infections eMedicine Orthopedics

Location: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1241803-overview

Hand infections can vary from routine problems (treated with oral antibiotics, immobilization, and limited incision and drainage)1 to catastrophic surgical emergencies (resulting in significant compromise of hand function). The purpose of this article is to provide a systematic approach to the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of hand infections.
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Replantation of multiple digits and hand amputations

Location: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2585083/

This study reports four cases of hand avulsion at the proximal wrist level and multiple digits amputation were received in plastic and hand surgery unit during the year 2007–2008. All patients were male labors between 22–30 years old, and the amputation due to machine injuries. Successful replantation were achieved, after...
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Belgian Hand Group

Location: http://web.archive.org/web/20030207165024/http://www.orthoweb.be/bhg/index.html

Archive Copy 2003: The Belgian Hand Group is a scientific organization for the study of the hand: its function, pathology and the treatment of injuries and diseases. The Belgian Hand Group is open for all health workers, physicians and researchers interested in the hand.
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2008 Obesity and Osteoarthritis in Knee Hip and Hand Medscape

Location: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/583165

Obesity and Osteoarthritis in Knee, Hip, and/or Hand: An Epidemiological Study in the General Population With 10 Years Follow-up
Posted 11/11/2008 from BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2008 (full text) Margreth Grotle; Kare B. Hagen; Bard Natvig; Fredrik A. Dahl; Tore K. Kvien
Obesity is one of the most important risk factors for osteoarthritis...
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Hand Infections eMedicine Plastics

Location: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1285602-overview

Most hand infections are bacterial and are the result of minor wounds that have been neglected. Human bite wounds are the second most common cause of hand infections. Hematogenous spread of infection from other sites to the hand is rare but can occur. A complete history and physical examination is...
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