TRAUMATIC LESIONS TO THE TENDONS OF THE HAND
As regards traumatology in the 21st century, some precedence should be given to the treatment of lesions to the tendons of the hand. This is due to the high functional value of this extremity for the human body, both in terms of work and social life. The aim of this article is to analyse the su...
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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_14.pdf |
| Summary: | As regards traumatology in the 21st
century, some precedence should be given to
the treatment of lesions to the tendons of the hand. This is due to the high
functional value of this extremity for the human body, both in terms of work and
social life. The aim of this article is to analyse the surgical and rehabilitation
treatment of traumatic lesions to the hand; specifically, with regard to the anatomical
position of the lesions and the site of the interruption of the tendon. It
will be evident that only an intervention which combines both surgery and physiokinetic
therapy can allow for the restoration of full functionality. |
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| ISSN: | 2279-7165 2279-7165 |