Hand and Wrist Rehabilitation

• Will appeal to a broad readership
• Focuses on highly practical aspects of the rehabilitation of the hand and wrist
• Presents precise protocol descriptions, including many tables, to ensure a better understanding of the subject

About this book

This work demonstrates that hand and wrist rehabilitation calls for precise anatomical, biomechanical, and physiological expertise, as well as mastery of manual techniques and targeted physiotherapy.

Particular attention is given to the complementarity between theoretical knowledge and practical aspects; accordingly, refreshers on the underlying theory; descriptions of the rehabilitation protocols and the specific manual and instrumental techniques; and the type of orthesis used depending on the delay of healing are provided for each pathology.

This publication will appeal to a broad readership, from physiotherapists and occupational therapists, to surgeons and practitioners specialized in physical rehabilitation, to students in the fields of physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

Reviews

“This is a useful guide to the range of therapeutic modalities and the proper time course for their use. Hand therapists can use this book as a road map to the treatment of hand surgery patients across a range of hand disorders. Hand surgeons can use the book to familiarize themselves with the spectrum of hand therapy techniques … . a useful addition to the library of all of those who strive to provide the best care for hand patients.” (Alfonso Mejia, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2016)

Table of contents (18 chapters)

·         Functional and Biomechanical Anatomy of the Radioulnar Unity and the Wrist

Mesplié, Grégory

Pages 3-61

·         Injuries of the Radioulnar Unity

Mesplié, Grégory (et al.)

Pages 63-84

·         Recent Fractures of the Scaphoid Bone

Mesplié, Grégory (et al.)

Pages 85-125

·         Sprains of the Scapholunate Ligament

Mesplié, Grégory (et al.)

Pages 127-145

·         Recent Fractures of the Inferior Extremity of the Radius

Mesplié, Grégory (et al.)

Pages 147-169

·         Sprains of the Metacarpophalangeal Joint of the Thumb

Mesplié, Grégory

Pages 173-188

·         Fractures of Metacarpals and Phalanges

Mesplié, Grégory

Pages 189-216

·         Capsulo-ligamentous Injuries of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint

Mesplié, Grégory

Pages 217-233

·         Injuries of the Extensor Tendons

Mesplié, Grégory (et al.)

Pages 237-274

·         Injuries of the Flexor Tendons

Mesplié, Grégory (et al.)

Pages 275-306

·         Amputations

Maffray, Demecia

Pages 309-326

·         Physiology and Rehabilitation of Sensorial and Motor Disorders

Mesplié, Gregory

Pages 329-352

·         Entrapment Syndromes of the Median Nerve

Mesplié, Grégory (et al.)

Pages 355-386

·         Entrapment Syndromes of the Ulnar Nerve

Mesplié, Grégory (et al.)

Pages 387-406

·         Entrapment Syndromes of the Radial Nerve

Mesplié, Grégory (et al.)

Pages 407-425

·         Dupuytren Disease

Mesplié, Grégory (et al.)

Pages 429-453

·         Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Arrate, Baptiste (et al.)

Pages 455-468

·         Protocols

Mesplié, Grégory

Pages 471-485