Join Pieter Jordaan as he explains how to assess an acutely injured hand by using a knowledge of anatomy to determine which structures could be affected. Learn specific tests that can be used to check for injuries to blood vessels, nerves, ligaments and tendons.

Neil Kruger describes initial management for finger and hand fractures and dislocations, with an emphasis on options which can be implemented in a low resource setting. He then demonstrates the importance of identifying and managing carpal fractures and ligament injuries. Finally, he provides guidelines for acute management of the different types of hand infections.