Hand Injuries and Disorders

Overviews

• Hand and Arm ConditionsHand and Arm Conditions http://www.assh.org/Public/HandConditions/Pages/default.aspx(American Society for Surgery of the Hand)

Latest News

• Health Tip: Keep Hands MoisturizedHealth Tip: Keep Hands Moisturizedhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_103000.html(09/06/2010, HealthDay)
• Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Hand ArthritisHealth Tip: Signs That You May Have Hand Arthritishttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_101320.html(07/21/2010, HealthDay)

Diagnosis/Symptoms

• Bone X-Ray (Radiography)Bone X-Ray (Radiography) http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=bonerad&bhcp=1(American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.radiologyinfo.org/sp/info.cfm?pg=bonerad
• Hand/Wrist/Arm ProblemsHand/Wrist/Arm Problems http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/tools/symptom/526.printerview.html(American Academy of Family Physicians)
• Numbness and Tingling in the Arm and HandNumbness and Tingling in the Arm and Hand http://www.assh.org/Public/HandConditions/Pages/Numbness.aspx(American Society for Surgery of the Hand)
• Stiffness in the HandStiffness in the Hand http://www.assh.org/Public/HandConditions/Pages/StiffnessintheHand.aspx(American Society for Surgery of the Hand)

Treatment

• Amputation and ProstheticsAmputation and Prosthetics http://www.assh.org/Public/HandConditions/Pages/AmputationandProsthetics.aspx(American Society for Surgery of the Hand)
• Dislocation: First AidDislocation: First Aid http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/first-aid-dislocation/FA00009/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Hand Surgery: AnesthesiaHand Surgery: Anesthesia http://www.assh.org/Public/HandConditions/Pages/HandSurgeryAnesthesia.aspx(American Society for Surgery of the Hand)
• Hand SurgeryHand Surgery http://www.plasticsurgery.org/Patients_and_Consumers/Procedures/Reconstructive_Procedures/Hand_Surgery.html(American Society of Plastic Surgeons)
• Needle Aponeurotomy for Dupuytren's DiseaseNeedle Aponeurotomy for Dupuytren's Disease http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/hand_problems/hic_needle_aponeurotomy_for_dupuytrens_disease.aspx(Cleveland Clinic Foundation)
• Replantation (Finger, Hand, or Arm)Replantation (Finger, Hand, or Arm) http://www.assh.org/Public/HandConditions/Pages/Replantation.aspx(American Society for Surgery of the Hand)
• Tendon Transfer SurgeryTendon Transfer Surgery http://www.assh.org/Public/HandConditions/Pages/TendonTransferSurgery.aspx(American Society for Surgery of the Hand)
• Types of Replacement Parts: Hip, Knee and FingersTypes of Replacement Parts: Hip, Knee and Fingers http://www.arthritis.org/types-replacement-parts.php(Arthritis Foundation)
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Prevention/Screening

• Hand SafetyHand Safety http://www.assh.org/Public/Safety/Pages/default.aspx(American Society for Surgery of the Hand)
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Rehabilitation/Recovery

• Hand and Finger ExercisesHand and Finger Exercises http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/PatientEd/Materials/PDFDocs/exer-reh/upper/hnds-fin.pdf(Ohio State University Medical Center) - PDF
• Intervention for Tendon InjuriesIntervention for Tendon Injuries http://www.aota.org/Consumers/Tips/Work/Tendon/35184.aspx(American Occupational Therapy Association)
• Occupation-Based Hand TherapyOccupation-Based Hand Therapy http://www.aota.org/Consumers/WhatisOT/WI/Facts/39921.aspx(American Occupational Therapy Association) - PDF
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Specific Conditions

• Animal Bites of the HandAnimal Bites of the Hand http://www.assh.org/Public/HandConditions/Pages/AnimalBites.aspx(American Society for Surgery of the Hand)
• Arthritis of the HandArthritis of the Hand http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00224(American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
• Arthritis: Metacarpophalangeal (MP) JointArthritis: Metacarpophalangeal (MP) Joint http://www.assh.org/Public/HandConditions/Pages/ArthritisMPJoint.aspx(American Society for Surgery of the Hand)
• Cold HandsCold Hands http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cold-hands/MY01232/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Dupuytren's ContractureDupuytren's Contracture http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00008(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
• Dupuytren's DiseaseDupuytren's Disease http://www.assh.org/Public/HandConditions/Pages/DupuytrensDisease.aspx(American Society for Surgery of the Hand)
• Ganglion CystsGanglion Cysts http://www.assh.org/Public/HandConditions/Pages/GanglionCysts.aspx(American Society for Surgery of the Hand)
• Hand EczemaHand Eczema http://www.nationaleczema.org/living/hand_eczema.htm(National Eczema Association for Science and Education)
• Hand FracturesHand Fractures http://www.assh.org/Public/HandConditions/Pages/HandFractures.aspx(American Society for Surgery of the Hand)
• Hand InfectionsHand Infections http://www.assh.org/Public/HandConditions/Pages/HandInfections.aspx(American Society for Surgery of the Hand)
• Hand TumorsHand Tumors http://www.assh.org/Public/HandConditions/Pages/HandTumors.aspx(American Society for Surgery of the Hand)
• Itchy Hands or FeetItchy Hands or Feet http://www.skinsight.com/diseaseGroups/itchyHandsFeet.htm(Logical Images)
• Nerve InjuriesNerve Injuries http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00016(American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
• Osteoarthritis of the HandOsteoarthritis of the Hand http://www.assh.org/Public/HandConditions/Pages/ArthritisOsteoarthritis.aspx(American Society for Surgery of the Hand)
• Psoriatic Arthritis of the HandPsoriatic Arthritis of the Hand http://www.assh.org/Public/HandConditions/Pages/PsoriaticArthritis.aspx(American Society for Surgery of the Hand)
• Rheumatoid Arthritis of the HandRheumatoid Arthritis of the Hand http://www.assh.org/Public/HandConditions/Pages/ArthritisRheumatoidArthritis.aspx(American Society for Surgery of the Hand)
• Snowblower and Lawnmower InjuriesSnowblower and Lawnmower Injuries http://www.assh.org/Public/HandConditions/Pages/SnowblowerandLawnmowerInjuries.aspx(American Society for Surgery of the Hand)
• Vascular Disorders of the Upper ExtremityVascular Disorders of the Upper Extremity http://www.assh.org/Public/HandConditions/Pages/VascularDisorders.aspx(American Society for Surgery of the Hand)
• Writer's Cramp (Hand Dystonia)Writer's Cramp (Hand Dystonia) http://www.dystonia-foundation.org/pages/more_info/54.php(Dystonia Medical Research Foundation)
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Pictures & Photographs

• CallusCallus http://www.skinsight.com/adult/callus.htm(Logical Images)
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Health Check Tools

• Hand InjuryHand Injury http://www.freemd.com/hand-injury/visit-virtual-doctor.htm(DSHI Systems)
• Hand Pain (One Hand)Hand Pain (One Hand) http://www.freemd.com/hand-pain-one-hand/visit-virtual-doctor.htm(DSHI Systems)
• Numbness of the HandNumbness of the Hand http://www.freemd.com/numbness-of-the-hand-unilateral/visit-virtual-doctor.htm(DSHI Systems)
• Tingling of the HandTingling of the Hand http://www.freemd.com/tingling-of-the-hand-unilateral/visit-virtual-doctor.htm(DSHI Systems)
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Anatomy/Physiology

• Hand AnatomyHand Anatomy http://www.assh.org/Public/HandAnatomy/Pages/default.aspx(American Society for Surgery of the Hand)
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Clinical Trials

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Hand InjuriesClinicalTrials.gov: Hand Injuries http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Hand+Injuries%22(National Institutes of Health)
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Genetics

• Genetics Home Reference: Baller-Gerold syndromeGenetics Home Reference: Baller-Gerold syndrome http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/baller-gerold-syndrome(National Library of Medicine)
• Genetics Home Reference: Duane-radial ray syndromeGenetics Home Reference: Duane-radial ray syndrome http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/duane-radial-ray-syndrome(National Library of Medicine)
• Genetics Home Reference: Feingold syndromeGenetics Home Reference: Feingold syndrome http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/feingold-syndrome(National Library of Medicine)
• Genetics Home Reference: Greig cephalopolysyndactyly syndromeGenetics Home Reference: Greig cephalopolysyndactyly syndrome http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/greig-cephalopolysyndactyly-syndrome(National Library of Medicine)
• Genetics Home Reference: Hand-foot-genital syndromeGenetics Home Reference: Hand-foot-genital syndrome http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/hand-foot-genital-syndrome(National Library of Medicine)
• Genetics Home Reference: Holt-Oram syndromeGenetics Home Reference: Holt-Oram syndrome http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/holt-oram-syndrome(National Library of Medicine)
• Genetics Home Reference: Oral-facial-digital syndromeGenetics Home Reference: Oral-facial-digital syndrome http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/oral-facial-digital-syndrome(National Library of Medicine)
• Genetics Home Reference: Pallister-Hall syndromeGenetics Home Reference: Pallister-Hall syndrome http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/pallister-hall-syndrome(National Library of Medicine)
• Genetics Home Reference: Timothy syndromeGenetics Home Reference: Timothy syndrome http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/timothy-syndrome(National Library of Medicine)
• Genetics Home Reference: Townes-Brocks SyndromeGenetics Home Reference: Townes-Brocks Syndrome http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/townes-brocks-syndrome(National Library of Medicine)
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Journal Articles

References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)

• Article: Radial artery perforator flap. Article: Radial artery perforator flap. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20141902?tool=MedlinePlus
• Article: Treatment of acute peripheral nerve injuries: current concepts. Article: Treatment of acute peripheral nerve injuries: current concepts. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20138714?tool=MedlinePlus
• Article: Reconstruction of the hypoplastic thumb. Article: Reconstruction of the hypoplastic thumb. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20138713?tool=MedlinePlus
• Hand Injuries and Disorders -- see more articlesHand Injuries and Disorders -- see more articles http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=(hand+injuries[majr]+OR+hand+deformities,congenital[majr]+OR+metacarpus/in[majr]+OR+metacarpus/ab[majr])+NOT+(raynaud+disease[mh]+OR+carpal+tunnel+syndrome[mh]+OR+wrist[majr]+OR+wrist+injuries[mh]+OR+carpal+bones[mh]+OR+finger+injuries[mh])+AND+english[la]+AND+humans[mh]+AND+(jsubsetk[text]+OR+patient+education+handout[pt]+OR+review[pt]+OR+guideline[pt]+OR+clinical+trial[pt]+OR+systematic[sb]+OR+jsubsetaim[text]+OR+jsubsetn[text])+NOT+(letter[pt]+OR+editorial[pt]+OR+case+reports[pt])+AND+%22last+2+Years%22[edat]&tool=MedlinePlus
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Dictionaries/Glossaries

• Glossary of Orthopaedic WordsGlossary of Orthopaedic Words http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/glossary.cfm(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
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Directories

• Find a Hand SurgeonFind a Hand Surgeon http://www.assh.org/Public/Pages/HandSurgeons.aspx(American Society for Surgery of the Hand)
• Find a Hand TherapistFind a Hand Therapist http://asht.smithbucklin.com/custom/index.cfm?section=customer(American Society of Hand Therapists)
• Find an OrthopaedistFind an Orthopaedist http://www6.aaos.org/about/public/members.cfm(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
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Organizations

• American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons http://www.aaos.org/
• American Society for Surgery of the HandAmerican Society for Surgery of the Hand http://www.assh.org/
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and HealthNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.cdc.gov/spanish/niosh/
• National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin DiseasesNational Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases http://www.niams.nih.gov/
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.niams.nih.gov/Portal_En_Espanol/
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Children

• Congenital Hand DifferencesCongenital Hand Differences http://www.assh.org/Public/HandConditions/Pages/CongenitalHandDifferences.aspx(American Society for Surgery of the Hand)
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