Kenneth Kee

Hand Disorders, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Improvised Treatment (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book describes Hand Disorders, Diagnosis and Treatment and Improvised Treatment

The hand is one the most useful organ of the human body.
Hands are made up of a very delicate and complex structure.
The muscles and joints in the hand have a great range of movement and precision.
Because of the hands the human person can do a wide range of things with the hands, such as grip objects tightly and lift heavy weights, and guide a fine thread through the tiny eye of a needle.
Fingers have some of the densest areas of nerve endings in the body, and are the best source of tactile feedback.
They also have the largest positioning capability of the body.
The sense of touch is intimately linked with hands.
The human hands have an important part to play in body language and sign language.
Similarly the 10 digits of 2 hands, and the 12 phalanges of 4 fingers (touchable by the thumb) have given rise to number systems and calculation techniques.
It enables a human person to hold a pen and write words as in this book or type words in a computer to produce a digital book.
Hands are also quite susceptible to disorders though.
Tendons, nerve fibers, blood vessels and fairly thin bones are all placed right under the skin and are only defended by a thin layer of muscle and fat.
Only the palm is defended by a strong pad of tendons (aponeurosis), permitting a powerful grip.
The hands are put through quite a lot every day, and often come into contact with possibly harmful objects and germs.
As a result, hand injuries and disorders due to wear and tear are very frequent.

Trigger Finger
Trigger finger is the frequent name for a condition that causes swelling in the tendons that control finger bending.
Such swelling stops the tendons from gliding smoothly, which produces pain, popping, or a catching feeling.
Whenever possible, non-surgical treatment is tried first.
Splints, oral anti-inflammatory medications, steroid injections, and modifications in daily activities may be effective in reducing the swelling around the tendon.
If the finger does not react to non-surgical treatments, surgery may be advised.

DeQuervain's Disease
DeQuervain's disease is an irritating swelling of the sheath or tunnel that encloses the thumb tendons as they pass from the wrist to the thumb.
The cause of DeQuervain's disease is often not known, but it may be produced by overuse and repetitive motions and has been linked with pregnancy and certain inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis.
While anyone can get DeQuervain's, it involves women significantly more often than men.
Symptoms may be
1. Twinges of pain at the base of the thumb or the thumb side of the wrist.
2. Pain that happens gradually or suddenly and it is felt in the wrist and can radiate up the forearm.
3. Pain that is normally worse with use of the hand and thumb, particularly when forcefully grasping things or lifting items such as a gallon of milk.
Treatment
In almost all cases, non-surgical treatments are tried first.
Splints, oral anti-inflammatory medicines or injections may assist to decrease the irritation and swelling.
The temporary avoidance of activities that cause pain may also put off symptoms.
For those cases that do not react to non-surgical treatments, surgery may be advised.
The surgery widens the tendon compartment to make more room for the irritated tendon.
Normal use of the hand can be continued once comfort and strength return.

Fractures

Normally, fractured hands, fingers, and wrists will recover without surgery and non-surgical treatment often involves improvised splints and physical therapy.
Buddy taping is one way to treat a fracture of a finger.

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Hand Disorders
Chapter 2 Trigger Finger
Chapter 3 De Quervain's Disease
Chapte...

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. August 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780463681954
• Artikelnr.: 75905143

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
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