Disorders of the Hand

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

Essential resource for final year trainees and consultants in busy hand surgery practices Illustrated with images, radiographs and line drawings to provide practical guidance on surgical procedures Contains clinical pearls and practical tips on diagnosis and management

Klappentext

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.

Inhalt
Ganglia of the Hand and Wrist.- Pigmented villonodular synovitis in the hand.- Vascular Anomalies of the Upper Limb.- Glomus Tumour.- Tumours of the Hand.- Failure of Formation of Parts Transverse and Longitudinal.- Failure of Differentiation of Parts.- Polydactyly.- Upper Limb Overgrowth.- Undergrowth.- Constriction Ring Syndrome.- Congenital Anomalies of the Hand.- Wrist arthroscopy Diagnosis & Therapeutic.- PIPJ Replacement.- MCP Arthroplasty.- Total and Partial Wrist Implant Arthroplasty.- DRUJ Replacement Arthroplasty.