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A 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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Last update: 30 Nov 2009
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