Download or read book Innovations in Intercarpal Ligament Repair and Reconstruction An Issue of Hand Clinics written by Marco Rizzo and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-07-27 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exciting issue will cover everything from Ligament anatomy and biomechanics of the Carpus, Diagnosis and Treatment of Perilunate and lunate fracture/dislocations, Acute Scapholunate ligament injuries - arthroscopic treatment, Acute scapholunate ligament injuries - open treatment, Diagnosis and treatment of acute lunotriquetral ligament injuries to Management of intercarpal ligament injuries associated with distal radius fractures, Chronic scapholunate ligament injuries - soft-tissue ligament reconstruction , Midcarpal instability, Salvage procedures in the management of carpal instability, and many more.

Download or read book Preventing and Avoiding Complications in Hand Surgery An Issue of Hand Clinics written by Kevin C. Chung and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-06-14 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complications of hand injuries are very common, and the primary goal of the treatment of hand trauma is simply that of avoiding complications. They can be considered to be complications of missed diagnoses, complications of treatment, or complications of injuries.

Download or read book Nerve Repair and Transfers from Hand to Shoulder An issue of Hand Clinics written by Amy M. Moore and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-05-27 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue will include articles on Nerve Repair and Nerve Grafting, Nerve Regeneration, Nerve Transfers to Restore Shoulder Function, Nerve Transfers to Restore Elbow Function, and many more!

Download or read book Management of Elbow Trauma An Issue of Hand Clinics 31 4 written by George S. Athwal and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-01-07 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Injuries to the elbow are common, usually occur secondary to indirect trauma and are often accompanied by injury to shoulder or wrist joints. It is important to assess injuries promptly and accurately, taking into account age and the mechanism of injury, particularly because of the risk of accompanying vascular involvement. This issue will include articles on Anatomy and Exposures, Simple Elbow Dislocations, Radial Head Fractures, Complex Elbow Instability: Radial Head and Coronoid, Varus Posteromedial Instability, Monteggia and Trans-olecranon Injuries, Olecranon Fractures, Arthroscopic management of Elbow Fractures Elbow trauma in the Athlete, Soft Tissue Coverage of the Elbow and many more!

Download or read book Pain Management An Issue of Hand Clinics written by Catherine Curtin and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue will cover everything from various therapies to alleviate symptoms or help patients learn to cope to regain normal function of their hand/or upper extremity and resume daily activities, to mechanism/anatomy and outcomes and measurement of pain.

Download or read book New Developments in Management of Vascular Pathology of the Upper Extremity An Issue of Hand Clinics written by Steven L. Moran and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-12-26 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The arteries to the upper extremities can be involved at multiple levels by a variety of diseases. Because of the critical sensitivity of motor function and sensation in the arms and hands, minor degrees of ischemia can have major clinical significance. It is essential to understand the exact pathologic process and the sites of involvement to provide proper therapy. This issue will include articles such as: The diagnosis of vaso-occlusive disease within the hand, Botox in the management of vascospastic disorders, Vascular injuries in sports activities, Present options for the management of hypothenar hammer syndrome and many more!

Download or read book Options for Surgical Exposure Soft Tissue Coverage in Upper Extremity Trauma An Issue of Hand Clinics written by Amit Gupta and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-11-05 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issues provides a comprehensive description of standard and alternative exposures of shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm and hand along with the relevant anatomy, and pearls and pitfalls of the described exposures and case examples illustrating the relevant points. The focus of the second section is on soft tissue coverage of the upper extremity.

Download or read book Managing Difficult Problems in Hand Surgery Challenges Complications and Revisions An Issue of Hand Clinics E Book written by Sonu Jain and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-07-17 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Hand Clinics, guest editor Dr. Sonu Jain brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Managing Difficult Problems in Hand Surgery: Challenges, Complications and Revisions. Top experts in the field provide solutions to overcome surgical challenges and restore hand function in patients, with an up-to-date focus on particularly difficult issues in today's hand surgery. - Contains 18 practice-oriented topics including management of complex hand and wrist ligament injuries; challenges in nerve repair and reconstruction; tendon transfers: improving results, decreasing complications; infection management for the hand surgeon; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews of managing difficult problems in hand surgery, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Download or read book The Thumb written by Sang Hyun Woo and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, globally renowned orthopedic, plastic, and hand surgeons provide the knowledge required in order to understand and resolve the full range of problems associated with diseases, anomalies, deformities, and trauma of the thumb. The opening section describes the history of “making a thumb” and covers the fundamentals of anatomy, embryology, and functional dynamics. After careful presentation of the surgical procedures for various developmental anomalies of the thumb, subsequent sections focus on the treatment of bone and joint, tendon, and nerve problems encountered in patients with different diseases and injuries. All aspects of the surgical management of benign and malignant tumors of the thumb are then described. The final section is devoted to current and emerging treatments for trauma, including amputation and microsurgical and non-microsurgical reconstruction. The text is supported by superb clinical photographs as well as high-quality schematic drawings and video clips. The book will be of value not only to practicing surgeons but also to residents and medical students.

Download or read book Fundamentals of Hand Therapy written by Cynthia Cooper and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-11-06 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for hand therapy specialists, hand therapy students, and any other professional who encounters clients with upper extremity issues, Fundamentals of Hand Therapy, 2nd Edition contains everything you need to make sound therapy decisions. Coverage includes hand anatomy, the evaluation process, and diagnosis-specific information. Expert tips, treatment guidelines, and case studies round out this comprehensive text designed to help you think critically about each client's individual needs. "Overall, a very clear readable style is adopted throughout, with theory supported by various anecdotal case studies. Excellent use is made of illustrations, and many chapters contain the helpful addition of 'clinical pearls' or 'tips from the field', which are an attempt to make transparent the links between theory and practice. In conclusion, this is an excellent core text for reference purposes." Reviewed by: British Journal of Occupational Therapy Date: Aug 2014 Clinical Pearls and Precautions highlight relevant information learned by the experienced author and contributors that you can apply to clinical practice. Case examples included in the diagnoses chapters in Part Three demonstrate the use of clinical reasoning and a humanistic approach in treating the client. Diagnosis-specific information in the final section of the book is well-organized to give you quick access to the information you need. Special features sections such as Questions to Discuss with the Physician, What to Say to Clients, Tips from the Field, and more help readers find their own clinical voices. Online sample exercises give you a pool to pull from during professional practice. NEW! Chapters on yoga and pilates provide guidance into new ways to treat upper extremity problems. NEW! Chapter on wound care gives you a thorough foundation on how wounds impact therapeutic outcomes. NEW! Chapter on orthotics has been added to cover basic splinting patterns. NEW! Online resources help assess your understanding and retention of the material.

Download or read book Wrist and Elbow Arthroscopy written by William B. Geissler and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-11-14 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fully revised and updated follow-up to Dr. William B. Geissler’s Wrist Arthroscopy has expanded its scope to include arthroscopy techniques of the elbow in addition to the wrist. This practical guide covers fundamental topics, such as arthroscopic anatomy, set-up and the proper evaluation of wrist and elbow pain, along with advanced discussions of electrothermal shrinkage, arthroscopy of the thumb and small joints of the hand, and specific diagnoses for an array of common injuries. Current minimally invasive procedures are described in detail, including management of carpal instability, arthroscopic proximal row carpectomy, arthroscopic knotless TFCC repair, arthroscopic SLIC screw for scapholunate instability, arthroscopic fixation of intra-articular fractures of the hand, arthroscopic partial wrist fusions, and innovative techniques in dry arthroscopy. Arthroscopic management of the elbow includes treatment for arthritis, contractures and instability. Selected chapters contain companion video as well, demonstrating surgical set-up and arthroscopic techniques. Written by a truly international cast and edited by an expert in arthroscopic hand and upper extremity surgery, Wrist and Elbow Arthroscopy is a practical guide to technique for orthopedic surgeons, hand surgeons, and sports medicine practitioners alike.

Download or read book Musculoskeletal Imaging Volume 2 written by Mihra S. Taljanovic and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2019 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Musculoskeletal Imaging Volume 2 summarizes the key information related to metabolic, infectious and congenital diseases; internal derangement of the joints; and arthrography and ultrasound. Succinct, structured overviews of each pathology are ideal for use by radiology residents during their musculoskeletal rotations and for residents, fellows, and practicing radiologists for board exam preparation or for daily clinical reference.

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Download or read book Imaging of the Hand and Wrist written by A. Mark Davies and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2014-07-08 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past, radiographs of the hand have been described as the “skeleton’s calling card”, showing manifestations of many different diseases. As hand and wrist imaging has become increasingly sophisticated, this observation has become more true than ever. This is a comprehensive, up-to-date textbook on imaging of the hand and wrist. In the first part of the book, the various imaging techniques are discussed in detail. Individual chapters are devoted to radiography, ultrasound, CT, MRI and nuclear medicine. The second part of the book gives an authoritative review of the various pathologies that may be encountered in the hand and wrist, encompassing congenital and developmental abnormalities, trauma, and the full range of localized and systemic disorders. Each chapter is written by an acknowledged expert in the field, and a wealth of illustrative material is included. This book will be of great value to musculoskeletal and general radiologists, orthopaedic surgeons and rheumatologists.

Download or read book Sports Injuries of the Hand and Wrist written by Mike Hayton and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-03-14 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides insights into sports medicine addressing trauma of the hand and wrist. This collection of injuries invites readers to trace aetiology, diagnosis, relevant pathology, management principles, and outcomes of numerous injuries in elite and non-elite athletes. The authors present management principles and outcomes. It is an ideal reference for postgraduate musculoskeletal doctors and therapists for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine postgraduate degrees. Each approach to deal with an injury is underlined by case reports. Readers will also find valuable questions and answers fro self-assessment purpose. Sports Injuries of the Hand and Wrist is aimed at sports doctors, musculoskeletal doctors, senior orthopedic trainees with an interest in upper limb, orthopedic trainees preparing for the FRCSOrth exam and similar international exams, as well as upper hand and wrist surgeons in the earlier years of their practice.

Download or read book Radiologic Guide to Orthopedic Devices written by Tim B. Hunter and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-05-11 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive reference on radiologic appearance, uses and complications of orthopedic devices, for radiologists, orthopedists, physicians, and students.

Download or read book Recipient Vessels in Reconstructive Microsurgery written by Raffi Gurunian and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-09-29 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a comprehensive review of reconstructive microsurgery with an emphasis on the recipient vasculature. Chapters describe the anatomy, exposure, and technical considerations of recipient vessels in reconstructive microsurgery. The book strives to fill that void of literature covering recipient vessels and their surgical exposure for microvascular anastomosis. Alongside nuanced description for each particular body structure, the chapters will provide illustrations and short video clips on how to prepare these essential vessels. The book is the accumulation of the editors’ many years of experience in Asia, Europe, and the United States and also features contributions from world experts. Recipient Vessels in Reconstructive Microsurgery -- Anatomy and Technical Considerations is a must-have resource for trainees and residents as well as surgeons working in plastic surgery and microsurgery.