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
- Hand Surgery
- Surgical Anatomy and Applied Biomechanics
- · The Osteoarticular Framework and the Biomechanics of the Arches
- · Synovial Sheaths and Flexor Pulleys System
- · Vascularization and Digital Innervation
- General Principles and Surgical Planning
- · The "Ladder" vs. the "Elevator" Reconstructor
- · Surgical Management of Ischemia (Pneumatic Cuff)
- · Magnification and Instrument Selection
- Initial Management of Complex Hand Trauma
- · Definition and Evaluation of the Catastrophic Hand
- · Surgical Priority Algorithm in Emergencies
- Flexor Tendon Reconstruction
- · Verdan Zones (IFSSH Classification)
- · Biomaterials and Architecture of the Tendon Suture
- Extensor Tendon Reconstruction
- · Kleinert and Verdan Zone Classification for Extenders
- Neurorrhaphy, Nerve Grafts and Transfers
- · Direct Neurorrhaphy Techniques
- · Autologous Nerve Grafts and Regeneration Conduits
- · High Precision Nerve Transfers (Neurotizations)
- Tendon Transfers for Nerve Paralysis
- · The Surgical Commandments of Boyes and Brand
- · Transfer Schemes by Type of Paralysis
- Microsurgery and Revascularization of the Hand
- · Indications for Reimplantation of Limbs and Fingers
- · Repair Sequence in Digital Reimplantation
- · Prevention and Management of Vasospasm and Flow Insufficiency
- Skin Coverage Flaps
- · Local Flaps for Fingertip Reconstruction
- · Regional Forearm and Wrist Flaps
- · Microvascular Free Flaps
- Osteosynthesis and Bone Reconstruction
- · Principles of Osteosynthesis in Hand Surgery (AO Standard)
- · Treatment of Segmental Bone Defects
- Arthroplasty, Arthrodesis and Hand Stiffness
- · Surgical Pathophysiology of PFI Rigidity
- · Resection Arthroplasty vs. Joint Implants
- · Rescue Arthrodesis and Functional Positions
- Special Soft Tissue Pathologies
- · Dupuytren's Aponeurotic Contracture
- · Compartment Syndrome of the Hand and Fasciotomies
- · Complex Hand Infections (Suppurative Tenosynovitis)
- Congenital Malformations of the Hand
- · Modified Swanson Classification (IFSSH)
- · Surgical Management of Syndactyly
- · Preaxial Polydactyly (Thumb Duplication)
- Rehabilitation, Therapies and Postoperative Prognosis
- · Early Mobilization Protocols for Flexor Tendons
- · Sensitive Reeducation and Management of Neuropathic Pain
- · Hand Functional Assessment Scales
The complete study guide is in the app
This page summarizes the outline. The full interactive study guide —with high-yield diagrams, clinical tables, and board review cases— can be read inside Epistemis, completely offline and ad-free.
- Subject
- Surgery
- Category
- Clinical Specialties
- Type
- Study Guide
- Sections
- 51
- Reviewed
- 2026-08-02