Book description
Learn all the 'tricks' and operative techniques with this how to guide
to 72 surgical procedures for managing wrist problems caused by trauma,
arthritis, and congenital differences that are frequently encountered in
clinical practice. You will learn how to stabilize distal radius
fractures, repair cartilage tears, as well as how to manage Keinbock's
disease and numerous problems secondary to arthritis. The authors review
the indications, the variety of techniques, and alternatives available
to manage each disorder, enabling you to choose the best treatment for
each patient's particular condition. Highlights:
Coverage of operative techniques for percutaneous scaphoid
fixation, total wrist arthroplasty, limited and total wrist
arthrodesis, Madelung's wrist reconstruction and more
More than 350 quality illustrations provide visual aid to surgical
technique, ideal for review in preparation for a procedure
Review of indications, technique, post-operative care, and
alternative techniques in easy-to-digest bulleted text
An invaluable reference for practicing hand surgeons and orthopedists,
this text will also be appreciated by residents, particularly those on
hand surgery rotations. "The strength [is] its generous use of
the black-and-white drawings...Pearls and pitfalls are particularly
useful...written by seasoned hand surgeons...strongly [recommended]...to
all practicing physicians caring for adult hand and wrist
patients."--Doody's Book Reviews Professor and Vice Chairman,
Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh,
PA, USA Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Director of Orthopaedic Hand
Trauma, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
