Disorders of the Hand

ISBN 10: 1447165594 / ISBN 13: 9781447165590

Published by Springer, 2014

About this Item

pp. xii + 304 2015th edition.

Seller Inventory # 26371870230

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Disorders of the Hand
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1447165594
• ISBN 13: 9781447165590
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Disorders of the Hand describes the techniques for diagnosis applicable to the various disorders of the hand and how evidence based findings influence clinical practice. Treatment options including surgery are discussed in detail and clinical pearls are given in every chapter. Nerve compression and hand reconstruction are comprehensively covered in this second of four volumes, while hand injuries, inflammation and arthritis, swelling and tumours, congenital hand defects and surgical techniques are included in the book’s three sister volumes.

From the Back Cover

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.