title: Philosophy of hand rehabilitation.
abstract: This article is an introduction to the history and philosophy of hand surgery and hand therapy. Case histories illustrate the basic principles and goals of hand rehabilitation. The importance of the team approach in the successful management of hand injuries is emphasized.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D005260:Female; D006225:Hand / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000191:economics / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008475:Median Nerve / Q000293:injuries; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012047:Rehabilitation Centers / Q000191:economics / Q000266:history; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery