Rehabilitation of the hand and upper extremity.
Contributors: Skirven, Terri M.
Edition: 6th ed. / [edited by] Terri M. Skirven ... [et al.].
Publisher: Mosby / Elsevier; Mosby
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Philadelphia, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 2096
ISBN-13: 9780323056021
Subjects: Hand -- Wounds and injuries; Hand -- Surgery; Hand -- Surgery -- Patients -- Rehabilitation; Hand -- surgery; Arm Injuries -- rehabilitation; Hand Injuries -- rehabilitation; Shoulder Joint -- injuries
Description: With the combined expertise of leading hand surgeons and therapists, Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity, 6th Edition, by Drs. Skirven, Osterman, Fedorczyk and Amadio, helps you apply the best practices in the rehabilitation of hand, wrist, elbow, arm and shoulder problems, so you can help your patients achieve the highest level of function possible. This popular, unparalleled text has been updated with 30 new chapters that include the latest information on arthroscopy, imaging, vascular disorders, tendon transfers, fingertip injuries, mobilization techniques, traumatic brachial plexus injuries, and pain management. An expanded editorial team and an even more geographically diverse set of contributors provide you with a fresh, authoritative, and truly global perspective while new full-color images and photos provide unmatched visual guidance. Access the complete contents online at www.expertconsult.com along with streaming video of surgical and rehabilitation techniques, downloadable patient handouts, links to Pub Med, and more. Provide the best patient care and optimal outcomes with trusted guidance from this multidisciplinary, comprehensive resource covering the entire upper extremity, now with increased coverage of wrist and elbow problems.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.