The great variety of fractures and dislocations of the hand means that it is difficult to generalise about this topic. Each injury requires careful assessment and treatment, and this is almost always carried out with the help of a hand therapist, whether or not surgery is required.
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Hand Fractures and Dislocations
Fractures and dislocations of the bones and joints of the hand are common - the hand being the most frequently injured part of the body. Photos and x-rays of some cases are presented here. Fractures of the distal radius and scaphoid are discussed elsewhere.