Hand function [electronic resource] : a practical guide to assessment / edited by Mehmet Tuncay Duruoz.

9781461494492 electronic book
1461494494 electronic book
9781461494485

Berlin : Springer, 2014.

English

1 online resource.

10.1007/978-1-4614-9449-2 doi

QP334

612.76

Accurate assessment of hand function is critical to any treatment regimen of the hand compromised patient. Hand Function is a practical, clinical book which provides the knowledge needed to distinguish the different dimensions of hand function, particularly impairment, disability and handicap. Beginning with an overview of basic principles and examination, subsequent chaptersevaluate the hand function inspecific afflicted populations, including the rheumatoid patient, the stroke patient, the trauma patient, the geriatric patient and the pediatric patient, as well as special populations such asdiabetes mellitus patients and musicians. An appendix containing hand function scales essential to theassessment ofdisability is also included. Rheumatologists, physiatrists, hand surgeons, orthopedists, occupational therapistsand physical therapists will all find Hand Function a useful and valuable addition to their clinical references.

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references.

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