Disorders of the Hand: Volume 3: Inflammation, Arthritis and Contractures - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1447172671 ISBN 13: 9781447172673

Publisher: Springer, 2016

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. Inflammation, arthritis, and contractures are comprehensively covered in this third of four volumes, while hand injuries, nerve compression, hand reconstruction, swelling, tumours, congenital hand defects and surgical techniques are included in the book’s three sister volumes.

About this title

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1447172671
• ISBN 13: 9781447172673
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 273
• Editor: Trail Ian A., Fleming Andrew N.M.