TREATMENT OF FRACTURES TO THE HAND
The aim of this article is to discuss the treatment of fractures to the hand given the importance of this organ in terms of functional anatomy. After classifying the various types of fractures, surgery and rehabilitation options for all types are discussed. Particular emphasis is placed on therap...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Associazione Italiana Giovani Medici
2012-03-01
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| Series: | Euromediterranean Biomedical Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.embj.org/images/ISSUE_2012/colombo_06.pdf |
| Summary: | The aim of this article is to discuss the treatment of fractures to the hand given the importance
of this organ in terms of functional anatomy. After classifying the various types
of fractures, surgery and rehabilitation options for all types are discussed. Particular emphasis
is placed on therapy for the most frequently seen lesions such as fractures to the
scaphoid, the fifth metacarpal and the base of the first metacarpal. The importance of the
use of prophylaxis against stiffness and treatment for oedema, which are commonly seen
in fractures to the hand, is also highlighted. |
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| ISSN: | 2279-7165 2279-7165 |