Joint arthritis and soft-tissue problems of the hand.
The hand, by virtue of its position in space, complex anatomical composition, and characteristic biomechanical properties, is subject to a host of disease processes and traumatic injuries. This article reviews the presentation, evaluation, treatment, and outcomes of treatment in hand infections, high-pressure injection injuries, Dupuytren disease, and arthritis.
Palo Alto, Calif.; Rochester, Minn.; and Seattle, Wash. From the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University Hospitals and Clinics; the Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic; and the Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center.
Andrew J
AJ
Watt
Alexander Y
AY
Shin
Nicholas B
NB
Vedder
James
J
Chang
D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004387:Dupuytren Contracture / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D018461:Soft Tissue Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*