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Common upper-extremity injuries

W A Lillegard1, C Zukowski, J Butcher

  • 1Department of Family Practice, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.

Archives of Family Medicine
|March 1, 1996
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Family physicians frequently treat upper extremity injuries. Understanding anatomy and treatment principles aids primary care, but some minor-appearing injuries need prompt surgical referral.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Family Medicine
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • Upper extremity injuries are common in family medicine.
  • Most are manageable by primary care physicians.
  • Some injuries require specialist surgical intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common upper extremity injuries encountered in family medicine.
  • To outline pathoanatomy, examination, and treatment principles.
  • To identify injuries needing surgical referral.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries.
  • Analysis of pathoanatomy and clinical presentation.
  • Discussion of treatment strategies.

Main Results:

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  • Common upper extremity injuries are frequently seen in primary care.
  • Knowledge of joint anatomy and treatment is crucial for family physicians.
  • Certain injuries, though seemingly minor, necessitate surgical consultation.

Conclusions:

  • Family physicians play a key role in managing upper extremity injuries.
  • Accurate diagnosis and timely referral are essential for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Understanding when to refer for surgical care is critical.