Evaluating the injured hand.
Evaluation of the injured hand is undertaken to assess an acute injury, to diagnose chronic injuries prior to reconstruction, to evaluate function, and to evaluate disability. This article discusses the special evaluation method for each of these categories.
Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Micro Surgery, Louisville, Kentucky.
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D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination; D014459:Ulnar Nerve / Q000293:injuries