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Bones of the Upper Limb: Radius01:09

Bones of the Upper Limb: Radius

The radius is longer of the two bones that make up the human antebrachium or forearm. At the proximal end, the radius articulates with the capitulum of the humerus and the radial notch of the ulna to form the elbow joint. At the distal end, the radius articulates with the ulna via the ulnar notch, forming the distal radioulnar joint. Distally, the radius also attaches to the carpal wrist bones (scaphoid and lunate) to form the radiocarpal joint.
The radius has a nail-shaped head, and a short...
Bones of the Upper Limb: Humerus01:19

Bones of the Upper Limb: Humerus

The upper limb consists of the arm, forearm, wrist, and hand bones. The humerus is the single bone of the upper arm region. Proximally, it has a large, spherical, smooth head that articulates with the glenoid cavity of the scapula to form the glenohumeral or shoulder joint. The margin of the head is the anatomical neck, a residual epiphyseal plate. Laterally it extends to form bony projections called the greater tubercle and the lesser tubercle. Next to the tubercles is the surgical neck, a...
Bones of the Upper Limb: Ulna01:15

Bones of the Upper Limb: Ulna

The ulna and radius are parallel bones of the antebrachium or the forearm. The ulna lies medially and consists of a bony tip called the olecranon process at its proximal end. This hook-like projection articulates with the olecranon fossa of the humerus and forms the "hinged" ulnohumeral part of the elbow joint. This joint facilitates forearm extension and flexion while preventing its hyperextension. Similarly, the coronoid process, another bony projection on the proximal/anterior side of the...
Muscles of the Forearm that Move the Hand and Fingers01:16

Muscles of the Forearm that Move the Hand and Fingers

The muscles of the forearm that move the wrist, hand, and digits are numerous and diverse. They can be classified into two groups based on their location and function — the anterior and posterior compartment muscles.
Anterior Compartment
The anterior compartment muscles originate from the humerus. They primarily function as flexors and are also known as flexor muscles. They typically insert on the carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges. The superficial layer includes the flexor carpi radialis,...
Bone Disorders01:29

Bone Disorders

Aging and its effect on bone remodeling is the most common cause of bone disorders. In young and healthy people, bone deposition and resorption happen at an equal rate to maintain optimal bone health.
Bone deposition is also affected by the levels of sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone that promote osteoblast activity and bone matrix synthesis. When the level of these hormones decreases due to aging, it causes a reduction in bone deposition. As a result, bone resorption by osteoclasts...
Development of the Limb Synovial Joints01:07

Development of the Limb Synovial Joints

Joints form during embryonic development in conjunction with the formation and growth of the associated bones. The embryonic tissue that gives rise to all bones, cartilage, and connective tissues of the body is called mesenchyme.
The mesenchymal stem cells differentiate into chondrocytes that form the hyaline cartilage, and later the cartilaginous model of the bone. This model further transforms into a bone. This process is known as endochondral ossification.
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[Arthritis and osteitis at the hand].

R Meier1, T Pillukat

  • 1Klinik für Schulterchirurgie, Bad Neustadt/Saale. reinhard.meier@handchirurg.org

Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, Plastische Chirurgie : Organ Der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft Fur Handchirurgie : Organ Der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft Fur Mikrochirurgie Der Peripheren Nerven Und Gefasse : Organ Der V
|April 16, 2011
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Summary

Hand infections like septic arthritis and osteitis, often caused by trauma and bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, require prompt surgical treatment and rehabilitation to prevent permanent disability.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Hand Surgery

Context:

  • Septic arthritis and osteitis of the hand present significant morbidity, frequently resulting from trauma.
  • Infections commonly affect the fingers, with Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes as primary pathogens, alongside emerging Gram-negative bacteria.

Purpose:

  • This review outlines treatment strategies for septic arthritis and osteomyelitis of the hand.
  • It emphasizes the importance of rapid diagnosis and intervention to prevent long-term functional impairment.

Summary:

  • Treatment involves surgical debridement, immobilization, and rehabilitation, tailored to pathogen virulence, patient resistance, and infection site.
  • Salvage procedures like arthrodesis and resection arthroplasty may be necessary when functional recovery is unlikely.

Impact:

  • Effective surgical management is crucial for treating hand osteomyelitis and septic arthritis.
  • Timely diagnosis and therapy are essential to avoid permanent disability and optimize functional outcomes in patients with hand infections.