Biomechanics of the Hand : Orthopedic and Clinical Perspectives / edited by Farid Amirouche, Alfonso Mejia, M. Daniel Wongworawat, Bassem Elhassan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Amirouche, Farid.

Series:

Medicine Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Orthopedics.

Biomechanics.

Orthopaedics.

Local Subjects:

Orthopaedics.

Biomechanics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (601 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2025.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2025.

Summary:

Understanding the hand's biomechanics is crucial for understanding hand pathology, mechanisms of injury, treatment methods and salvage procedures. While instruction in biomechanics often focuses on gait and the loads on the lower extremity, understanding the biomechanics of grasp and hand manipulation requires a focus on the unique anatomy of the hand. A combination of high dexterity and powerful grasp is enabled by the hand’s complex biomechanics, consisting of relatively unstable joints exposed to high demands. This text outlines the anatomy and basic biomechanical principles of the hand and then builds on this to demonstrate biomechanical principles of bone, ligament and tendon repair and healing. Attention is placed on reconstructive and salvage procedures, both bony and soft tissue, and their effect on neighboring structures and function. Understanding these principles allows surgeons in training and practice to tailor their treatment regimens more closely to the patient at hand. Moreover, future potential areas for growth and development, such as robotic surgery and 3-D printing, are being explored from the biomechanics standpoint. Biomechanics of the Hand may be used as a stand-alone text to understand mechanisms of injury, healing, repair and reconstruction. It also serves as an excellent complement to standard hand surgery texts by expanding the reader's understanding of the underlying pathomechanics leading to disorders of the hand and their treatment options.

Contents:

Hand Biomechanics

Anatomy of the Hand

Hand and Wrist Biomechanics Basics

Kinematics-Based Diagnosis and Treatment of Hand-Finger Joint Diseases

Mechanics of the Thumb

Imaging Techniques, Diagnostics, and Evaluations of the Hand

Motion Analysis of Hand Movement

The Significance of Gripping, Forces, and Rehabilitation in Hand Biomechanics for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation

Bone, Cartilage, and Biologics

Hand Tendon Biomechanics

Nerve Compression Neuropathies of the Hand

Biomechanics of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Nerve Repair and Reconstruction

Pulley Function and Repair

FEA in Pulley Repair

Boutonnière Deformity

Advancing Understanding of Boutonniere Deformity through Finite Element Analysis: Insights and Innovations in Hand Biomechanics

Swan Neck Deformity

Biomechanics Influences in Choices and Treatment of Pulley Repairs

Wrist Joint Biomechanics and Arthroplasty Design

Degenerative Arthritis: Diagnosis and Treatment

3D Printing and Scaffolding in Hand Mechanics

Fractures

Advances In Implants for The Distal Radioulnar Joint

Sutures in Hand Surgery

Artificial Hands

Virtual and Augmented Reality Applications for Hand Surgery

Artificial Intelligence and Innovation: The New Frontier in the Future of Hand Surgery.

Notes:

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ISBN:

3-032-04688-2

9783032046888

OCLC:

1572187600