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[Hand surgery in German orthopedics].
1Sektion Hand- und Mikrochirurgie, Orthopädische Universitätsklinik, Schlierbacher Landstrasse 200a, 69118 Heidelberg. abdul-kader.martini@ok.uni-heidelberg.de
Der Orthopade
|October 30, 2001
Summary
Orthopedics significantly shaped hand surgery, contributing key insights and classifications. Despite increasing involvement from traumatologists and plastic surgeons, hand surgery remains a vital part of orthopedics.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Hand Surgery Development
Context:
- Historical contributions of orthopedics to hand surgery.
- Evolution of hand surgery with contributions from traumatology and plastic surgery.
Purpose:
- To provide an overview of hand surgery development.
- To outline the current status of hand surgery within German orthopedics.
Summary:
- Orthopedics has historically been central to hand surgery, originating many foundational concepts.
- Traumatologists and plastic surgeons have expanded hand surgery's scope, including congenital hand malformations.
- Microsurgical techniques, though pioneered by plastic surgeons, highlight the need for continued orthopedic engagement in hand surgery.
Impact:
- Reinforces the historical significance of orthopedics in hand surgery.
- Encourages continued orthopedic involvement in hand surgery, recognizing its value.