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HAND REHABILITATION
Hand RehabilitationA Quick Reference Guide and Review
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Second Edition

By
Susan Weiss, OTR/L, CHT, St. Petersburg, FL
Nancy Falkenstein, OTR/L, CHT, Palms of Pasadena Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL

Description
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.

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. Dupuytren?s 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

Bibliographic details
Paperback, 528 pages, publication date: OCT-2004
ISBN-13: 978-0-323-02610-9
ISBN-10: 0-323-02610-9
Imprint: MOSBY


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