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American Family Physician
May 15, 2001
Quincy C. Wang & Brett A. Johnson |
Fingertip Injuries The family physician often provides the first and only medical intervention for fingertip injuries. Proper diagnosis and management of fingertip injuries are vital to maintaining proper function of the hand and preventing permanent disability...   |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2001
Thomas J. Zuber |
Office Management of Digital Mucous Cysts Digital mucous cysts are solitary, clear, or flesh-colored nodules that develop on the dorsal digits between the distal interphalangeal joint and the proximal nail fold... |
American Family Physician
June 1, 2003
Salam & Amin |
The Basic Z-Plasty Z-plasty is a plastic surgery technique that is used to improve the functional and cosmetic appearance of scars. With this technique, it is possible to redirect a scar into better alignment with a natural skin fold or the lines of least skin tension. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2003
Thomas J. Zuber |
Fusiform Excision The fusiform excision technique is commonly used by physicians for removing skin and subcutaneous lesions. The technique requires basic skills in anesthetic administration, lesion excision, and suture closure. |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2002
Thomas J. Zuber |
Ingrown Toenail Removal Ingrown toenail is a common problem resulting from various etiologies including improperly trimmed nails, hyperhidrosis, and poorly fitting shoes. Excision of the lateral nail plate combined with lateral matricectomy is thought to provide the best chance for eradication. |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2003
Dwayne C. Clark |
Common Acute Hand Infections Hand infections can result in significant morbidity if not appropriately diagnosed and treated. Host factors, location, and circumstances of the infection are important guides to initial treatment strategies. |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2004
Daniels, Zook, & Lynch |
Hand and Wrist Injuries: Part II. Emergent Evaluation The emergent evaluation, triage, and stabilization of hand and wrist injuries. |
Nursing
April 2010
Michelle D. Smeltzer |
Making a point about open fractures This article describes fractures, explains the difference between open and closed fractures, and tells how to care for a patient who's had an open fracture. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2006
Leggit & Meko |
Acute Finger Injuries: Part I. Tendons and Ligaments A basic understanding of the complex anatomy of the finger and of common tendon and ligament injury mechanisms can help physicians properly diagnose and treat finger injuries. |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2004
Daniels, Zook, & Lynch |
Hand and Wrist Injuries:Part I. Nonemergent Evaluation Diagnosis of upper extremity injuries depends on knowledge of basic anatomy and biomechanics of the hand and wrist. This article reviews an anatomic-based examination of the hand and wrist, allowing a quick evaluation of a patient in a nonemergent setting. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2004 |
Nail Abnormalities: Clues to Systemic Disease The visual appearance of the fingernails and toenails may suggest an underlying systemic disease. |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2001
Matthew J. Thompson & Frederick P. Rivara |
Bicycle-Related Injuries Bicycle riding is a popular form of recreation among persons of all ages, and related injuries cause significant morbidity and mortality... |
Civil War Times
August 19, 2004
Alfred Jay Bollet |
The Truth About Civil War Surgery If you think Civil War surgeons were ill-trained sawbones who loved to amputate -- usually without anaesthesia -- you need to read this! |
U.S. CPSC
May 12, 2011 |
Additional Fingertip Amputations and Lacerations Prompt Reannouncement of November 2009 Recall of Strollers by Maclaren USA The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller. |
AskMen.com
November 1, 2001
Ian Lee |
Preventing Sports Injuries You don't need expensive gear to prevent injuries; just the basics and a bit of knowledge... |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2003 |
Eye Injuries in Sports Which sports are most associated with eye injuries?... How are sports classified?... What should I consider before playing sports?... How can I protect myself from eye injuries? |
