Fractures about the Wrist and Hand

Discusses, using live photography and animation, the functional anatomy of the wrist and hand particularly as it relates to fractures of small bones in this area. Shows fractures of the phalanges, metacarpals, carpal navicular, and Colles' fracture. Treatment techniques demonstrated include manipulation, traction, and immobilization with emphasis on the basic principles of fracture reduction. Includes a sequence on aftercare of wrist and hand fractures., Discusses, using live photography and animation, the functional anatomy of the wrist and hand particularly as it relates to fractures of small bones in this area. Shows fractures of the phalanges, metacarpals, carpal navicular, and Colles' fracture. Treatment techniques demonstrated include manipulation, traction, and immobilization with emphasis on the basic principles of fracture reduction. Includes a sequence on aftercare of wrist and hand fractures.