[Surgical approaches to the hand]

Oper Orthop Traumatol. 2019 Oct;31(5):372-383. doi: 10.1007/s00064-019-0622-8. Epub 2019 Jul 29.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Objective: Accessibility of any anatomical structure of the hand via surgical approach.

Indications: Any surgical treatment of the hand.

Contraindications: Any contraindication to surgical treatment of the hand.

Surgical technique: Skin incision at the hand with access to any anatomical structure.

Postoperative management: Postoperative treatment depends on the disease and hand surgery performed.

Keywords: Anatomic landmarks; Finger joint; Operative approach; Regional anatomy; Skin incision.

MeSH terms

  • Hand / surgery*
  • Hand Injuries / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Treatment Outcome