The surgical anatomy of the hand is extremely complex in terms of structure and function. We will explore the anatomy of the hand in different contexts: its representation in art forms, the historical development of the study of hand anatomy, current operative techniques for reconstruction, advances in tissue engineering, and the future of hand transplantation.
2 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit
The surgical anatomy of the hand is extremely complex in terms of structure and function. We will explore the anatomy of the hand in different contexts: its representation in art forms, the historical development of the study of hand anatomy, current operative techniques for reconstruction, advances in tissue engineering, and the future of hand transplantation.
Offered in Winter 2027 at Stanford University.