Features

A single-author, single-volume overview
Clinically focused - ideal for residents and fellows
General and specific information on hand therapy throughout
Outstanding surgical diagrams
Carefully selected references with annotations

Contents

Anatomy and Examination of the Hand
Regional Anesthesia for the Upper Extremity
Physiology of Fracture Healing
Hand Fractures
Fractures and Dislocation of the Carpus
The Distal Radioulnar Joint (DRUJ) and the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC)
Fractures and Malunions of the Distal Radius
Compartment Syndrome
Fingertip and Nailbed Injuries
Amputations and Prosthetics
Hand Infections
Burns and Frostbite of the Hand
Flexor Tendon Injuries
Physiology and Repair of Peripheral Nerves
Brachial Plexus
Management of Upper Extremity Pain and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Compressive Neuropathies
Tendon Transfers
CP/Stroke/Spinal Cord
Teraplegia
Tendonitis and Epicondylitis
Arthritis
Kienbock's Disease
Dupuytren's Disease
Ganglion, Mucous Cyst, and Carpal Boss
Replantation
Thumb Reconstruction
Tissue Transfer: Pedicle and Free Tissue Flaps
Tumors
Congenital Hand Deformities
Principles of Hand Therapy