Contents:

• The lumbrical-plus-phenomenon K. Delow, T. Pillukat
• If splints are not worn - what can we do? Facilitation for patients using the example of flexor tendon injury E. Bohli
• Minimal dysfunction of the extensor aponeurosis P. Hahn
• Treatment protocols and outcome of extensor tendon injuries of digits zone V-VII. An evidence based comparison H. Wendt
• Microsurgical strategies in brachial plexus repairs N. Sinis
• Physical Therapy after traumatic brachial plexus injuries D. Neye