The Mutilated Hand

The Mutilated Hand
ISBN-10
156053446X
ISBN-13
9781560534464
Category
Medical / Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Pages
618
Language
English
Published
2005
Publisher
Elsevier Mosby
Authors
Jeffrey Weinzweig, Norman Weinzweig

Description

"This book is a treasure for those who seek a comprehensive text dealing with the traumatized or mutilated hand." (Doody's Review) The Mutilated Hand is a comprehensive reference covering all facets of the management and treatment of mutilating injuries of the hand. It is the definitive book on the subject - both as a reference text as well as a practical tool. Each comprehensive chapter contains a review of the literature as well as historical perspectives; history of the technique; evolution of the treatment strategies over the years; postoperative care; current state-of-the-art management; complications and sequelae with the various techniques; and comparison of functional results using the various techniques.

  • Stunning full-color illustrations
  • Provides highly structured format in all chapters dealing with secondary management of mutilating hand injuries including:
  • algorithms whenever possible to simplify the decision-making process and
  • illustrative cases demonstrating the various techniques in step-by-step fashion in color
  • Authoritative coverage by renowned international experts in plastic surgery, hand surgery, and orthopedic surgery

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