This volume covers all aspects of hand surgery from patient examination and basic science through anaesthesia to the repair of soft tissue. It is essential for orthopaedic surgeons and trainees, and anyone who operates on the hand.
Part I: Introduction Function, Anatomy, and Biomechanics Embryology Examination of the Hand Anesthesia for Hand Surgery Therapeutic Management of Hand Trauma Congenital Anomalies of the Hand
Part II: Soft Tissue Repair Fingernails Management of Fingertip Injuries Pedicled Flaps and Grafts Compartment Syndrome
Part III: Fractures and Dislocations Amputations Metacarpal and Phalangeal Fractures Phalangeal Dislocations and Ligamentous Injuries Fractures and Dislocations of the Carpus
Part IV: The Wrist Fractures of the Distal Radius and Ulna Arthroscopy Wrist Arthrodesis
Part V: Tendons Flexor Tendons Extensor Tendons Tendon Transfers
Part VI: Tenosynovitis and Infections Tenosynovitis of the Hand and Forearm Infections
Part VII: Contractures Stiff Joints Dupuytrens Contracture
Part VIII: Nerve Brachial Plexus Nerve Repair and Nerve Grafting Upper Extremity Compression Syndromes