Biomechanics and Kinematics of the Wrist
Studies of biomechanics and kinematics are important in order to understand normal wrist function and specific pathologies of the wrist. The movement of the wrist bones is complex. Ligaments and muscle/tendons determine the position of the wrist bones dur
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Distal Radius Fractures Current Concepts
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Distal Radius Fractures
Leiv M. Hove • Tommy Lindau Per Hølmer Editors
Distal Radius Fractures Current Concepts
Editors Leiv M. Hove, MD, PhD Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Haukeland University Hospital Bergen Norway Department of Surgical Sciences University of Bergen Bergen Norway Tommy Lindau, MD, PhD The Pulvertaft Hand Centre Kings Treatment Centre Royal Derby Hospital Derby UK
Per Hølmer, MD Department of Orthopedic Surgery Hand Section Nordsjelland Hospital Hillerød Denmark Department of Hand Surgery, Rigshospitalet University of Copenhagen Copenhagen Denmark
University of Derby Derby UK
ISBN 978-3-642-54603-7 ISBN 978-3-642-54604-4 DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-54604-4 Springer Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London
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Preface
The forearm represents a critical anatomical unit of the upper extremity, permitting the hand to be placed in any position, to either grasp or support an object. The distal radius and the surrounding joints and soft tissues are essential for these most vital of motions – the orientation and stabilization of the hand, wrist, and forearm. Unfortun
