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Hand rehabilitation : a quick reference guide and review / Susan Weiss and Nancy Falkenstein.

By: Weiss, Susan R.
Contributor(s): Falkenstein, Nancy.
Material type: TextTextPublisher: St. Louis, Mo. ; London : Mosby, 2004Copyright date: ©2004Edition: 2nd ed.General Notes: Available through Science Direct, which can be found on the Davenport University Library database page; Previous edition: published as by Nancy Falkenstein. 1999.Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 471-484) and index.Description: 1 online resource.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceSubject(s): Hand -- Wounds and injuries -- Patients -- RehabilitationGenre/Form: Electronic books. DDC classification: 617.5/7503 Online resources: Access full-text materials at no charge.
Contents:
Table of contents: -- 1. Anatomy Extravaganza -- 2. The Mysterious Intrinsics -- 3. Evaluation -- 4. Neuroanatomy and Sensory Re-education -- 5. Modalities -- 6. Wounds/Infection -- 7. Flaps/Grafts/Thermal Conditions -- 8. Wrist -- 9. Elbow -- 10. Shoulder -- 11. Fractures -- 12. Sports Injuries of the Upper Extremity -- 13. Arthritis -- 14.Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy -- 15. Tendons -- 16. Biomechanics and Tendon Transfers -- 17. Splinting -- 18. Cumulative Trauma and Differential Diagnosis -- 19. Dupuytren₂s Disease and Tumors -- 20. Congenital Anomalies/Amputations/Prosthetics -- 21. Joint Mobilization/Other Treatment Techniques -- 22. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) -- 23. Research and Statistics -- Appendix 1:Drugs Commonly Encountered in Hand Therapy -- Appendix 2:Resource List of Vendors -- Appendix 3:Internet Websites -- Appendix 4:Nutrition -- Appendix 5:Excellence in Education: Internet Learning -- Appendix 6:Practice Questions.
Summary: This one-of-a-kind reference provides a comprehensive overview of hand rehabilitation. Featuring a unique, question and detailed-answer format, Hand Rehabilitation guides the reader from basic information about hand anatomy through complex topics including the most advanced treatment techniques. Each chapter is formatted as a series of multiple-choice questions, complete with detailed answers and references to other hand therapy resources. There are practice questions included at the end of the book with perforated pages for detachment and copying. Also included are "clinical" gems in each chapter, providing the reader with helpful hints and important facts to remember related to certain subjects or questions. Chapters are organized in a building block fashion, beginning with anatomy and progressing to clinical application. Each chapter begins with a bulleted list of key topics. Advanced questions are denoted with an icon located after the answer/explanation, helping readers pinpoint areas requiring further study. Answer explanations include helpful references, including page numbers. A convenient Quick Reference Guide is located at the beginning of the book. The back cover contains a removable slide rule that can be removed and used in self-testing.
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Available through Science Direct, which can be found on the Davenport University Library database page.

Previous edition: published as by Nancy Falkenstein. 1999.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 471-484) and index.

Table of contents: -- 1. Anatomy Extravaganza -- 2. The Mysterious Intrinsics -- 3. Evaluation -- 4. Neuroanatomy and Sensory Re-education -- 5. Modalities -- 6. Wounds/Infection -- 7. Flaps/Grafts/Thermal Conditions -- 8. Wrist -- 9. Elbow -- 10. Shoulder -- 11. Fractures -- 12. Sports Injuries of the Upper Extremity -- 13. Arthritis -- 14.Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy -- 15. Tendons -- 16. Biomechanics and Tendon Transfers -- 17. Splinting -- 18. Cumulative Trauma and Differential Diagnosis -- 19. Dupuytren₂s Disease and Tumors -- 20. Congenital Anomalies/Amputations/Prosthetics -- 21. Joint Mobilization/Other Treatment Techniques -- 22. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) -- 23. Research and Statistics -- Appendix 1:Drugs Commonly Encountered in Hand Therapy -- Appendix 2:Resource List of Vendors -- Appendix 3:Internet Websites -- Appendix 4:Nutrition -- Appendix 5:Excellence in Education: Internet Learning -- Appendix 6:Practice Questions.

This one-of-a-kind reference provides a comprehensive overview of hand rehabilitation. Featuring a unique, question and detailed-answer format, Hand Rehabilitation guides the reader from basic information about hand anatomy through complex topics including the most advanced treatment techniques. Each chapter is formatted as a series of multiple-choice questions, complete with detailed answers and references to other hand therapy resources. There are practice questions included at the end of the book with perforated pages for detachment and copying. Also included are "clinical" gems in each chapter, providing the reader with helpful hints and important facts to remember related to certain subjects or questions. Chapters are organized in a building block fashion, beginning with anatomy and progressing to clinical application. Each chapter begins with a bulleted list of key topics. Advanced questions are denoted with an icon located after the answer/explanation, helping readers pinpoint areas requiring further study. Answer explanations include helpful references, including page numbers. A convenient Quick Reference Guide is located at the beginning of the book. The back cover contains a removable slide rule that can be removed and used in self-testing.

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