Synopsis
Beneath the skin, your hands are an intricate architecture of tendons, joints, ligaments, nerves, and bones. Each of these structures is vulnerable to damage from illness or injury. If your hands hurt, even simple tasks can become a painful ordeal. Healthy Hands: Strategies for strong, pain-free hands describes the causes and treatments for many conditions that can cause hand pain. It also features information on hand exercises, as well as handy tools and other gadgets that take strain off your hands.
About the Author
Barry P. Simmons, M.D. is Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Chief Emeritus, Hand/Upper Extremity Service, Brigham and Women's Hospital; and Joanne P. Bosch, P.T., C.H.T., is a Clinical Specialist in Hand Management, Rehabilitation Services, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA.
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