Principles of Genetics and Genomics
Introduction Few areas in medicine have seen such rapid and dramatic advances in knowledge and technology as the field of genetics has over the past two decades. Breakthroughs such as…
PEDIATRICS
Non-Mendelian Genetics
Introduction Mendel wrote in 1865 that when crossing plants, “numerous experiments have demonstrated that the common characters are transmitted unchanged to the hybrids and their progeny.” Mendel described that “common…
Pediatric Hand Burn Therapy Chapter
Introduction Burn injuries are common in the pediatric population, representing the fourth leading cause of emergency department visits in the western world. Burns affecting the hand present a significant challenge…
Pediatric Sports Injuries: Little League Elbow, Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Elbow, Gymnast Wrist
Introduction Pediatric sports are a cornerstone of childhood in the United States. According to a 2008 report compiled by the Women’s Sports Foundation, approximately 69% of girls and 75% of…
Surgical and Therapeutic Management of Volkmann’s Ischemic Contracture and Free Functional Muscle Transfer
Introduction Volkmann’s ischemic contracture is the outcome of prolonged muscle and nerve ischemia resulting most commonly from delayed or untreated acute compartment syndrome. Increased compartment pressures decrease capillary perfusion to…
Amputations and Replants
Introduction Traumatic amputations are a challenge at any age, often requiring extensive input from the medical and therapy team to provide the patient with the optimal functional outcome. Therapists are…
Pediatric Hand Therapy—Sports Shoulder: Throwing Athletes
Introduction/Pertinent Anatomy As youth sports participation continues to increase, there has been a corresponding increase in the amount of injuries seen, especially shoulder injuries in overhead athletes. Traumatic injuries such…
Fractures of the Pediatric Elbow and Shoulder
Elbow Fractures Anatomy and Classification of Elbow Fractures Fractures about the pediatric elbow are common; they account for 5%–10% of all fractures in children. The unique anatomy of the elbow…
Tendon Injuries and Trigger Digits
Introduction Flexor tendon injuries in children are less prevalent and have less evidentiary support as compared to the adult population. Most authors agree that immobilization protocols comprise a safe and…
Tetraplegia: Nerve and Tendon Transfers
Introduction Spinal cord injury is devastating to the patient, the family, and his or her friends. In an instance, life has downgraded dramatically with respect to ambulation, limb usage, bladder/bowel…
