Bookedited by Mehmet Tuncay Duruoz.
Summary: Accurate assessment of hand function is critical to any treatment regimen of the hand compromised patient. Hand Function is a practical, clinical book which provides the knowledge needed to distinguish the different dimensions of hand function, particularly impairment, disability and handicap. Beginning with an overview of basic principles and examination, subsequent chaptersevaluate the hand function inspecific afflicted populations, including the rheumatoid patient, the stroke patient, the trauma patient, the geriatric patient and the pediatric patient, as well as special populations such asdiabetes mellitus patients and musicians. An appendix containing hand function scales essential to theassessment ofdisability is also included. Rheumatologists, physiatrists, hand surgeons, orthopedists, occupational therapistsand physical therapists will all find Hand Function a useful and valuable addition to their clinical references.
Contents:
Part I: Basic Principles of Hand Function
Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Hand
Physical Examination of the Hand
Assessment of Hand Functions
Part II: Hand Function Assessment in Clinical Practice
Hand Function in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hand Function in Osteoarthritis
Hand Function in Scleroderma
Functional Assessment in Hands with Flexor and Extensor Tendon Injuries
Hand Function in Stroke
Hand Function in Tetraplegia
Hand Function in Parkinson's Disease
Hand Function in Children with Congenital Disorders
Hand Function in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Hand Function in Geriatric Conditions
Hand Function in Common Hand Problems
Hand Function in Metabolic Disorders: Haemodialysis, Diabetes Mellitus, Gout
Part III: Hand Function and Imaging Outcomes
Hand Function and Imaging Outcomes
Appendices.