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[Surgery of the hand].

A Reigstad1

  • 1Statens senter for ortopedi, Kronprinsesse Märthas Institutt, Oslo.

Nordisk Medicin
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Hand surgery is a specialized field. In Norway, untrained surgeons lead to poor outcomes for common hand injuries, necessitating a review of best practices and treatments.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Traumatology
  • Microsurgery

Context:

  • Hand surgery has evolved into a distinct subspecialty.
  • Norway faces challenges with non-specialist surgeons performing hand procedures.
  • This leads to a high rate of suboptimal patient outcomes.

Purpose:

  • To review common hand injuries.
  • To discuss current treatment modalities.
  • To highlight the need for specialized training in hand surgery.

Summary:

  • This article reviews prevalent hand injuries and their management.
  • It addresses the issue of inadequate specialist training in Norwegian hand surgery.
  • The review underscores the link between training and patient outcomes.

Impact:

  • Aims to improve patient care by advocating for specialized hand surgery training.
  • Provides a resource for understanding and treating common hand injuries.
  • Highlights the critical need for expertise in hand surgery to reduce poor outcomes.