v. 22-4

Carpal Disorders

by Steve K. Lee and Michael Hausman

Published 8 December 2006
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, disorders associated with repeated trauma account for about 60 per cent of all occupational illnesses. And since most of us work with our hands in a repetitive manner (typing, dialing, operating, lifting etc), or treat those with injuries, this issue will come in handy. Look for chapters on anatomy and blood supply, arthrofibrosis, lesions and tumors, imaging of the carpus, carpus kinetics, surgical procedures and more. Key words are: arthrofibrosis, fractures, carpal osteoarthrosis, pediatric and congenital carpal disorders, carpal kinematics, lesions and tumors