Main description:

Hand and Wrist Anatomy and Biomechanics A Comprehensive Guide

There is a saying that "hand surgery without a tourniquet is like repairing a clock in a barrel full of dark ink." Operating without a sound fundamental knowledge of anatomy can be compared to "stirring around in the soup." Classic anatomy instruction covers only a fraction of the area of hand surgery: bones, muscles/ligaments, vessels, and nerves. The many different connective-tissue structures are often only briefly highlighted. The complex interaction of the various structures remains a mystery to most. This book presents the specialty of applied anatomy and is intended for medical professionals involved with the hand and its functionality: hand surgeons, trauma specialists, orthopaedists, plastic surgeons, occupational therapists, and physio-therapists.

Key Features:

Almost 150 illustrations, anatomical drawings, and photos of anatomy in vivo.
Up-to-date information on clinical aspects such as diseases, their causes, and their treatment.
Part 1 deals with the anatomy and functional anatomy of the hand
Part 2 is dedicated to the surface anatomy of the structures of the forearm, wrist, and hand

Contents:

1 Anatomy and Functional Anatomy of the Hand

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Structure and Function of the Proximal and Distal Radioulnar Joints

1.3 Wrist and Movement Axes

1.4 Thumb

1.5 Structure and Function of the Palm

1.6 Structure and Function of the Finger Joints

2 Surface Anatomy of the Forearm, Wrist, and Hand Structures

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Practical Foundations of Surface Anatomy

2.3 Practical Procedure for Surface Anatomy of the Forearm, Wrist, and Hand