HAND AND WRIST ANATOMY AND BIOMECHANICS: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE

Part I: 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
Part II: Surface Anatomy of the Structures of the Forearm, Wrist and Hand
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Practical Foundations of Surface Anatomy
2.3 Practical Procedure for Surface Anatomy of the Forearm, Wrist, and Hand
References
Index

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.

Features
• Key text on detailed understanding of the anatomy of the hand, as well as functional aspects of muscle, joints and the mechanics of movement
• Up to date information on clinical aspects such as diseases, causes and treatments
• Includes 150 illustrations, anatomical drawings, and photos

Authors
• Bernhard Hirt. Institute for Clinical Anatomy. University of Tübingen. Tübingen, Germany
• Harun Seyhan. Department of Plastic Surgery. Hand Surgery – Burn Center University of Witten/Herdecke. Cologne-Merheim Medical Center (CMMC). Cologne, Germany
• Michael Wagner. Private Practice. Hannover, Germany
• Rainer Zumhasch. Academy for Hand Rehabilitation. Bad Pyrmont, Germany