FRACTURES OF THE HAND

Fractures of the hand are among those most commonly encountered in an active clinical practice. Appropriate treatment and attention to detai l and follow-up and rehabilitation can enable most patients with these injuries to resume an active, productive life within a reasonable amo unt of time. Certain pitfalls and complications occur in these fractur es, and prompt attention and recognition of these complications and pi tfalls results in improved function and a decreased amount of time los t to the injury.