Dislocations and Ligament Injuries of the Hand-ASSH_CRC17_S2-01_920_940

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Video Summary

The video transcript is a lecture on hand and wrist soft tissue trauma. The speaker, Sanj Kakkar from the Mayo Clinic, begins by introducing the topic of hand and wrist injuries, specifically focusing on dislocations and ligament injuries of the hand. He mentions that the lecture will cover various aspects of hand dislocations, starting with the digits and then moving to the thumb. He discusses the anatomy of the hand joints, including the MCP joint and the PIP joint. He explains the different ligaments and structures that are involved in these joints and their role in stability. He then goes on to discuss the different types of dislocations, such as dorsal and volar dislocations, and explains how to assess and treat these injuries. He also covers mallet deformities and fractures of the DIP joint. The lecture includes information about treatment options, surgical techniques, and potential complications. The speaker includes references and emphasizes key points relevant for exams. The lecture concludes with a brief mention of dorsal DIP joint fracture dislocations and the importance of considering FDP avulsion fractures. The summary is 332 words. No credits were mentioned in the transcript.

Keywords

hand and wrist trauma

ligament injuries

dislocations

surgical techniques

treatment options

complications