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Reconstructive Hand Surgery — Specialized Surgery Treaty

Surgery · Clinical Specialties

How it begins

Manual analítico enfocado en la restauración anatómica, biomecánica y funcional del miembro superior. Compendio técnico de microcirugía, reconstrucciones tendinosas, nerviosas y de cobertura tisular compleja para el cirujano reconstructor.

What it covers

  1. Hand Surgery
  2. Surgical Anatomy and Applied Biomechanics
  3. · The Osteoarticular Framework and the Biomechanics of the Arches
  4. · Synovial Sheaths and Flexor Pulleys System
  5. · Vascularization and Digital Innervation
  6. General Principles and Surgical Planning
  7. · The "Ladder" vs. the "Elevator" Reconstructor
  8. · Surgical Management of Ischemia (Pneumatic Cuff)
  9. · Magnification and Instrument Selection
  10. Initial Management of Complex Hand Trauma
  11. · Definition and Evaluation of the Catastrophic Hand
  12. · Surgical Priority Algorithm in Emergencies
  13. Flexor Tendon Reconstruction
  14. · Verdan Zones (IFSSH Classification)
  15. · Biomaterials and Architecture of the Tendon Suture
  16. Extensor Tendon Reconstruction
  17. · Kleinert and Verdan Zone Classification for Extenders
  18. Neurorrhaphy, Nerve Grafts and Transfers
  19. · Direct Neurorrhaphy Techniques
  20. · Autologous Nerve Grafts and Regeneration Conduits
  21. · High Precision Nerve Transfers (Neurotizations)
  22. Tendon Transfers for Nerve Paralysis
  23. · The Surgical Commandments of Boyes and Brand
  24. · Transfer Schemes by Type of Paralysis
  25. Microsurgery and Revascularization of the Hand
  26. · Indications for Reimplantation of Limbs and Fingers
  27. · Repair Sequence in Digital Reimplantation
  28. · Prevention and Management of Vasospasm and Flow Insufficiency
  29. Skin Coverage Flaps
  30. · Local Flaps for Fingertip Reconstruction
  31. · Regional Forearm and Wrist Flaps
  32. · Microvascular Free Flaps
  33. Osteosynthesis and Bone Reconstruction
  34. · Principles of Osteosynthesis in Hand Surgery (AO Standard)
  35. · Treatment of Segmental Bone Defects
  36. Arthroplasty, Arthrodesis and Hand Stiffness
  37. · Surgical Pathophysiology of PFI Rigidity
  38. · Resection Arthroplasty vs. Joint Implants
  39. · Rescue Arthrodesis and Functional Positions
  40. Special Soft Tissue Pathologies
  41. · Dupuytren's Aponeurotic Contracture
  42. · Compartment Syndrome of the Hand and Fasciotomies
  43. · Complex Hand Infections (Suppurative Tenosynovitis)
  44. Congenital Malformations of the Hand
  45. · Modified Swanson Classification (IFSSH)
  46. · Surgical Management of Syndactyly
  47. · Preaxial Polydactyly (Thumb Duplication)
  48. Rehabilitation, Therapies and Postoperative Prognosis
  49. · Early Mobilization Protocols for Flexor Tendons
  50. · Sensitive Reeducation and Management of Neuropathic Pain
  51. · Hand Functional Assessment Scales

The complete study guide is in the app

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Subject
Surgery
Category
Clinical Specialties
Type
Study Guide
Sections
51
Reviewed
2026-08-02
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