Disorders of the Hand [electronic resource] : Volume 1: Hand Injuries /
Trail, Ian A.editor.
Fleming, Andrew N.M.editor.
This book comes at a time when significant advances in the understanding of hand disorders have resulted in vast improvements in the quality of life for patients. It describes the techniques and practices for the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders of the hand and wrist. Each condition is discussed in detail and illustrated with images, radiographs and line drawings. Clinical pearls are provided for every chapter to provide practical guidance on surgical procedures. Disorders of the Hand contains contributions from many of the hand surgeons who are at the forefront of this evolving area in the management of both elective and trauma hand surgery. This volume and its three sister volumes aim to improve care for current patients with hand and wrist complaints, while inspiring surgeons to think in greater detail about treatment options that will provide even better care in the future.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Blood Vessels -- Nerve Injury -- Tendon: Flexor -- Tendon: Extensor -- General principles of skin cover and flaps to the elbow, forearm, wrist and hand -- Soft tissue cover of the hand -- Distal Interphalangeal Joints and Fractures of the Distal Phalanx -- Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Injuries -- Fractures of the Proximal Phalanx and those involving the Metacarpo-Phalangeal Joint -- Injury-Fractures-carpo-metacarpal joint and metacarpal -- Fractures of carpal bones other than the scaphoid -- Acute Scaphoid Fractures -- Fractures of the distal radius and distal radioulnar joint -- Hand injuries in children -- Acute Thumb and Finger Instability -- Acute Carpal Instability. Acute DRUJ Instability -- Massive Upper Limb Trauma -- Hand Infection -- Pain Management in Disorders of the Hand.
This book comes at a time when significant advances in the understanding of hand disorders have resulted in vast improvements in the quality of life for patients. It describes the techniques and practices for the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders of the hand and wrist. Each condition is discussed in detail and illustrated with images, radiographs and line drawings. Clinical pearls are provided for every chapter to provide practical guidance on surgical procedures. Disorders of the Hand contains contributions from many of the hand surgeons who are at the forefront of this evolving area in the management of both elective and trauma hand surgery. This volume and its three sister volumes aim to improve care for current patients with hand and wrist complaints, while inspiring surgeons to think in greater detail about treatment options that will provide even better care in the future.
Orthopedics.
Traumatology.
Plastic surgery.
Surgery.
Orthopedics.
Surgical Orthopedics.
Traumatic Surgery.
Plastic Surgery.
Surgery.