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Record Nr.

UNINA9910964501303321

Titolo

MasterCases Hand and wrist surgery / / Kevin D. Plancher [editor] ; assistant to the editor, Timothy Luke

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Thieme, c2004

ISBN

9786612891205

9781638530275

1638530270

9781282891203

1282891200

9781429455671

1429455675

9781588905970

1588905977

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xvi, 581 pages) : illustrations (some color)

Altri autori (Persone)

PlancherKevin D

LukeTimothy, M.D.

Disciplina

617.5/75059

Soggetti

Hand - Surgery

Wrist - Surgery

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Mastercases Hand and Wrist Surgery; Half Title; Full Title; Copyright; Table of Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; List of Contributors; Dedication; Environmental Injuries to the Dermis; Infections; Compression Neuropathy; Nerve Injuries / Palsies; Vascular Disorders; Contractures; Tendon Injuries; Fractures and Dislocations of the Hand; Fractures and Dislocations of the Wrist; Wrist Instability and Arthroscopy; Arthritis of the Hand and Wrist; Congenital Anomalies of the Hand; Tumors of the Hand and Wrist; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Use this case-based text to prepare for any hand or wrist surgery!From treating rheumatoid arthritis to tendon repair, this lavishly illustrated text examines nearly 100 cases of common elbow, hand and wrist surgeries as performed by leading experts. You will review techniques



for treating compression neuropathy, amputations, arthroscopic procedures, joint reconstruction, and arthrodesis, demonstrated by high-quality, full-color intraoperative photographs, x-rays, and illustrations. A practical refresher when planning your operative strategy, as well as a useful general reference, the book offers such special features as: Key features:-More than 200 color illustrations that provide dynamic representations for easy visualization of techniques-Combines both trauma and elective surgery in one convenient volume-Pearls and pitfalls to help avoid complications and problems-Step-by-step descriptions of the newest techniques for carpal tunnel syndrome, arthroscopic assisted distal radius fixation, scaphoid percutaneous reduction, and more!-Each chapter written by experienced specialists who perform these surgeries on a daily basis Incorporating both outstanding graphics and clear, practical information, this book is a must for orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, emergency room physicians, trauma specialists, plastic surgeons, residents, and fellows. It is also an ideal way to prepare for the CAQ in hand surgery, and to "confer" with your colleagues on the most current and effective surgical techniques for the hand and wrist.