Reconstruction of the ischemic hand.
Ischemia of the hand remains an uncommon condition, but problems with arterial perfusion of the hand can arise from trauma (open and closed), thrombosis, or arteriovascular disease. Certain identifiable patterns are seen with hand ischemia, usually discernable according to which one of the major arteries (radial or ulnar) are involved. This article discusses the origin and management of ischemic hand conditions, with an emphasis on recognizing the patterns of ischemia that are commonly seen.
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William C
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Pederson
Michael W
MW
Neumeister
D006225:Hand / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000601:surgery*; D016491:Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*