Identifying and treating traumatic hand and wrist injuries

ABSTRACTProper identification and management of traumatic hand and wrist injuries is critical to preventing loss of function, nerve damage, joint instability, persistent pain, and delay in indicated surgery. This article uses case studies to help clinicians make accurate diagnoses and treatment plan...

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Veröffentlicht in:	JAAPA (Montvale, N.J.) N.J.), 2018-07, Vol.31 (7), p.16-21
Hauptverfasser:	Kavin, Michelle, Liss, Frederic E
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Aged, 80 and over Female Fractures Fractures, Bone - diagnostic imaging Hand - diagnostic imaging Hands Health technology assessment Humans Injuries Joint Dislocations - diagnostic imaging Joint Dislocations - therapy Joint Instability - diagnostic imaging Joint Instability - therapy Male Medical treatment Radiography Trauma care Wrist Wrist Injuries - diagnostic imaging Wrist Injuries - therapy Wrist Joint - diagnostic imaging Wrist Joint - pathology Young Adult
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Zusammenfassung:	ABSTRACTProper identification and management of traumatic hand and wrist injuries is critical to preventing loss of function, nerve damage, joint instability, persistent pain, and delay in indicated surgery. This article uses case studies to help clinicians make accurate diagnoses and treatment plans. Physical examination findings, radiograph results, and treatment plans are reviewed for four traumatic hand and wrist fractures or dislocations.
ISSN:	1547-1896 0893-7400
DOI:	10.1097/01.JAA.0000534975.38742.c4