title: Management of acute and chronic vascular conditions of the hand.
abstract: Management of acute and chronic vascular disorders of the hand in patients with vasospastic and vaso-occlusive disorders is a complex problem and requires a multidisciplinary approach. The ischemia-related pain, skin ulcerations, and ultimately the threat of digital gangrene require a concerted effort to improve perfusion using a combination of medications and surgery. The purpose of this work is to review our experience over the past 2 decades with this cohort of patients including the variability of the clinical presentation, a method of classification, and a practical treatment philosophy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Hand and Upper Extremity, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA, hotchkissr@hss.edu.
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hotchkiss
authors.forename: Tyler
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Marks