Online Medical Books for Hand conditions

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Hand and Foot Rashes
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)

... Hand and foot rashes do not all look alike: Look for the subtle clues discussed below and obtain a detailed exposure and health history to narrow the differential. Be sure to evaluate the full extent of the skin rash before finalizing your... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »

Wrist & Hand Pain/Swelling
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)

... The wrist is composed of eight carpal bones that are held in alignment by a series of ligaments and cartilaginous connective tissue. Wrist pain is fairly common in primary care. Although carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common etiologies of wrist pain,... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »

Hand & Foot Rashes
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)

... Hand and foot rashes are generally nonspecific, but their presence or absence might help in establishing the diagnosis in a wide variety of conditions. The palms and soles are covered with squamous epiderma that is thicker than in other parts of the body (1.5 mm) and... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »

EXTREMITY, HAND, AND FOOT DEFORMITIES
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... Most deformities of the extremities are due to neurologic or joint diseases, but because there are some exceptions to this rule the clinician needs a method for easy recall of all the causes when faced with the complaint. The mnemonic VINDICATE ... READ EXCERPTS »

HAND AND FINGER PAIN
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... Visualize the anatomy when a patient presents with pain in the hand or fingers ( Table 31 ). The skin may show contact dermatitis, fungal infection, furuncle, cellulitis, or traumatic lesion. An insignificant wound may be infected; if there are ... READ EXCERPTS »

Wrist/Hand Pain
(Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)

... Differential Overview Phenomena ❑ Wrist sprain ❑ Paronychia ❑ Ganglion cyst ❑ Carpal tunnel syndrome ... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

EXTREMITY, HAND, AND FOOT DEFORMITIES
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... Most deformities of the extremities are due to neurologic or joint diseases, but because there are some exceptions to this rule the clinician needs a method for easy recall of all the causes when faced with the complaint. The mnemonic VINDICATE... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

HAND AND FINGER PAIN
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... Visualize the anatomy when a patient presents with pain in the hand or fingers (Table 31). The skin may show contact dermatitis, fungal infection, furuncle, cellulitis, or traumatic lesion. An insignificant wound may be infected; if there are... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

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