Overview

This is the latest edition of the definitive work on hand therapy, combining information on both surgical and non-surgical methodologies. Contributors to the book include leading hand surgeons and leading authorities in hand therapy. Provide the best patient care and optimal outcomes with trusted guidance from this multidisciplinary, comprehensive resource covering the entire upper extremity, now with increased coverage of wrist and elbow problems. Apply the latest treatments, rehabilitation protocols, and expertise of leading surgeons and therapists to help your patients regain maximum movement after traumatic injuries or to improve limited functionality caused by chronic or acquired conditions. Effectively implement the newest techniques detailed in new and updated chapters on a variety of sports-specific and other acquired injuries, and chronic disorders. Keep up with the latest advances in arthroscopy, imaging, vascular disorders, tendon transfers, fingertip injuries, mobilization techniques, traumatic brachial plexus injuries, and pain management See conditions and treatments as they appear in practice thanks to detailed, full-color design, illustrations, and photographs. Access the full contents online with streaming video of surgical and rehabilitation techniques, downloadable patient handouts, links to Pub Med, and regular updates at www.expertconsult.com. Get a fresh perspective from seven new section editors, as well as an even more geographically diverse set of contributors. The 6th Edition of this classic text combines the expertise of hand surgeons and hand therapists to detail the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of hand and upper extremity disorders. This comprehensive resource covers the entire upper extremity, with increased coverage of wrist, elbow and shoulder problems.

Full Product Details

Author:   Terri M. Skirven ,  A. Lee Osterman ,  Jane Fedorczyk ,  Peter C. Amadio, MD
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Mosby
Edition:   6th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 22.20cm , Height: 10.40cm , Length: 28.10cm
Weight:   5.180kg
ISBN:  

9780323056021

ISBN 10:   0323056024
Pages:   2096
Publication Date:   16 February 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780323509138
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Volume 1 Part 1: Anatomy and Kinesiology 1. Anatomy and Kinesiology of the Hand 2. Anatomy and Kinesiology of the Wrist 3. Anatomy and Kinesiology of the Elbow 4. Anatomy and Kinesiology of the Shoulder 5. Surface Anatomy of the Upper Extremity Part 2: Examination 6. Clinical Examination of the Hand 7. Clinical Examination of the Wrist 8. Clinical Examination of the Elbow 9. Clinical Examination of the Shoulder 10. Upper Quarter Screen 11. Sensibility Testing: History, Instrumentation, and Clinical Procedures 12. Functional Tests 13. Diagnostic Imaging of the Upper Extremity 14. Diagnostic Imaging of the Shoulder and Elbow 15. Clinical Interpretation of Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography of the Upper Extremity 16. Outcome Measurement in Upper Extremity Practice 17. Impairment Evaluation Part 3: Skin and Soft Tissue Conditions 18. Wound Classification 19. Common Infections of the Hand 20. Management of Skin Grafts and Flaps 21. Fingertip Injuries 22. Dupuytren's Disease: Surgical Management 23. Therapeutic Management of Dupuytren's Contracture 24. Soft Tissue Tumors of the Forearm and Hand 25. Management of Burns of the Upper Extremity 26. Therapist's Management of the Burned Hand 27. Acute Care and Rehabilitation of the Hand After Cold Injury Part 4: Hand Fractures and Joint Injuries 28. Fractures: General Principles of Surgical Management 29. Hand Fracture Fixation and Healing: Skeletal Stability and Digital Mobility 30. Extra-articular Hand Fractures, Part I: Surgeon's Management-A Practical Approach 31. Extra-articular Hand Fractures, Part II: Therapist's Management 32. Intra-articular Hand Fractures and Joint Injuries: Part I-Surgeon's Management 33. Intra-articular Hand Fractures and Joint Injuries: Part II-Therapist's Management Part 5: Tendon Injuries and Tendinopathies 34. Advances in Understanding of Tendon Healing and Repairs and Effect on Postoperative Management 35. Primary Care of Flexor Tendon Injuries 36. Postoperative Management of Flexor Tendon Injuries 37. Staged/Delayed Tendon Reconstruction 38. The Extensor Tendons: Evaluation and Surgical Management 39. Clinical Managament of Extensor Tendon Injuries: The Therapist's Perspective 40. Flexor and Extensor Tenolysis: Surgeon's and Therapist's Management 41. Management of Hand and Wrist Tendinopathies Part 6: Nerve Lacerations 42. Basic Science of Peripheral Nerve Injury and Repair 43. Nerve Response to Injury and Repair 44. New Advances in Nerve Repair 45. Therapist's Management of Peripheral Nerve Injury 46. Sensory Reeducation Part 7: Compression Neuropathies 47. Basic Science of Nerve Compressions 48. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Surgeon's Management 49. Therapist's Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Practical Approach 50. Diagnosis and Surgical Management of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome 51. Other Nerve Compression Syndromes of the Wrist and Elbow 52. Therapist's Management of Other Nerve Compressions About the Elbow and Wrist Part 8: Proximal Nerve Conditions 53. Cervical Radiculopathy 54. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 55. Therapist's Management of Upper Quarter Neuropathies 56. Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injuries 57. Common Nerve Injuries About the Shoulder Part 9: Surgical Reconstruction for Nerve Injuries 58. Tendon Transfers for Upper Extremity Peripheral Nerve Injuries 59. Therapist's Management of Tendon Transfers 60. Brachial Plexus Palsy Reconstruction: Tendon Transfers, Osteotomies, Capsular Release, and Arthrodesis 61. Nerve Transfers Part 10: Vascular and Lymphatic Disorders 62. Vascular Disorders of the Upper Extremity 63. Edema: Therapist's Management 64. Management of Upper Extremity Lymphedema 65. Manual Edema Mobilization: An Edema Reduction Technique for the Orthopedic Patient Part 11: Stiffness of the Hand 66. Pathophysiology and Surgical Management of the Stiff Hand 67. Therapist's Management of the Stiff Hand 68. Postoperative Management of Metacarpophalangeal Joint and Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Capsulectomies Volume 2 Part 12: Common Wrist Injuries 69. Distal Radius Fractures: Classification and Management 70. Therapist's Management of Distal Radius Fractures 71. The Distal Radioulnar Joint: Acute Injuries and Chronic Injuries 72. Ulnar Wrist Pain and Impairment: A Therapist's Algorithmic Approach to the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex 73. Management of Carpal Fractures and Dislocations 74. Carpal Instability 75. Rehabilitation for Carpal Ligament Injury and Instability 76. Wrist Reconstruction: Salvage Procedutres 77. Wrist Arthroscopy Part 13: Common Elbow Injuries 78. Management of Fractures and Dislocations of the Elbow 79. Therapist's Management of Fractures and Dislocations of the Elbow 80. Therapist's Management of the Stiff Elbow 81. Elbow Arthroscopy 82. Elbow Tendinopathies: Clinical Presentation and Therapist's Management of Tennis Elbow 83. Elbow Tendinopathies: Medical, Surgical, and Postoperative Management 84. Biceps and Triceps Ruptures 86. Elbow Instability: Surgeon's Management 87. Rehabilitation for Elbow Instability: Emphasis on the Throwing Athlete Part 14: Common Shoulder Conditions 88. Rotator Cuff Tendinopathies and Tears: Surgery and Therapy 89. Adhesive Capsulitis 90. Therapist's Management of the Frozen Shoulder 91. Shoulder Instability 92. Rehabilitation of Shoulder Instability 93. Examination and Management of Scapular Dysfunction Part 15: Complex Traumatic Conditions 94. Complex Injuries of the Hand 95. Therapist's Management of the Complex Injury 96. The Surgical and Rehabilitative Aspects of Replantation and Revascularization of the Hand 97. Restoration of Thumb Function After Partial or Total Amputation 98. Aesthetic Hand Prothesis: Its Psychological and Functional Potential 99. Amputations and Prosthetics 100. Electical Injuries to the Upper Extremity 101. Psychological Effects of Upper Extremity Disorders Part 16: Arthritis and Related Autoimmune Disorders 102. Pathomechanics of Deformities in the Arthritic Hand and Wrist 103. Therapist's Evaluation and Conservative Management of Arthritis of the Upper Extremity 104. The Rheumatoid Thumb 105. Management of the Osteoarthritic Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint 106. Therapist's Management of the ThumbCarpometacarpal Joint with Osteoarthritis 107. Joint Replacement in the Hand and Wrist: Surgery and Therapy 108. Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation of Tendon Ruptures and Imbalances in the Rheumatoid Hand 109. Surgical and Postoperative Management of Shoulder Arthritis 110. Surgical and Postoperative Management of Elbow Arthritis 111.Surgeon's Management for Scleroderma 112. Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis): Treatment of the Hand Part 17: Pain 113. Understanding Pain Mechanisms: The Basis of Clinical Decision Making for Pain Modulation 114. Pain Management: Principles of Therapist's Intervention 115. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Types I and II 116. Therapist's Management of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Part 18: Special Techniques of Therapist's Intervention 117. The Use of Physical Agents in Hand Rehabilitation 118. Nerve Mobilization and Nerve Gliding 119. Elastic Taping (Kinesio Taping Method) 120. Manual Therapy in the Management of Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders 121. The Use of Yoga Therapy in Hand and Upper Quarter Rehabilitation Part 19: Orthotic Intervention-Principles and Techniques 122. Foundations of Orthotic Intervention 123. The Forces of Dynamic Orthotic Positioning: Ten Questions to Ask Before Applying a Dynamic Orthosis to the Hand 124. Orthoses for Mobilization of Joints: Principles and Methods 125. Tissue Remodeling and Contracture Correction using Serial Casting and Orthotic Positioning 126. Soft Orthoses: Indications and Techniques 127. Functional Fracture Bracing Part 20: Other Special Populations 128. Management of Congenital Hand Anomalies 129. Flexor Tendon Injuries, Repair and Rehabilitation in Children 130. Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Surgery in the Child with Cerebral Palsy: Surgical Options and Rehabilitation 131. Hemiplegia 132. Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity in Tetraplegia 133. Treatment of the Injured Athlete 134. The Geriatric Hand Patient: Special Treatment Considerations 135. Focal Hand Dystonia 136. Psychosocial Aspectcs of Arm Illness Part 21: The Injured Worker 137. Pathophysiology of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders 138. Approach to Management of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders 139. Analysis and Design of Jobs for Control of Work-Related Upper Limb Musculoskeletal Disorders 140. Upper Limb Functional Capacity Evaluation 141. Work-Orientated Programs 142. Assessment and Treatment Principles for the Upper Extremities of Instrumental Musicians Part 22: Evidence-Based Practice: Integrating Clinical Expertise and Systematic Research 143. Evidence-Based Practic in Hand Rehabilitation

Reviews

<p> The fifth edition of Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity has something for everyone. Therapists likely will find this book an indispensable reference source that will guide and inform them in treating problems from the shoulder to the fingertip. Residents and fellows who have an interest in upper-extremity conditions will find that many of the chapters in this book fall into the must-read category. Even seasoned practitioners will find new and useful information concerning common clinical problems as well as clearly written and thorough reviews of topics not otherwise readily available. - Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, review of 5th edition. <p> The book is directed at all health professionals involved with the care of hand and upper extremity conditions. For physicians, this book helps them understand the intricacies of therapy, which helps complete the journey begun in the operating room. For therapists, the book has an overview of surgical treatment to allow them to understand what intervention a patient has undergone. - Doody, review of 5th edition.

<p> The fifth edition of Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity has something for everyone. Therapists likely will find this book an indispensable reference source that will guide and inform them in treating problems from the shoulder to the fingertip. Residents and fellows who have an interest in upper-extremity conditions will find that many of the chapters in this book fall into the must-read category. Even seasoned practitioners will find new and useful information concerning common clinical problems as well as clearly written and thorough reviews of topics not otherwise readily available. - Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, review of 5th edition. <p> The book is directed at all health professionals involved with the care of hand and upper extremity conditions. For physicians, this book helps them understand the intricacies of therapy, which helps complete the journey begun in the operating room. For therapists, the book has an overview of surgical treatment to allow th

<p> The fifth edition of Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity has something for everyone. Therapists likely will find this book an indispensable reference source that will guide and inform them in treating problems from the shoulder to the fingertip. Residents and fellows who have an interest in upper-extremity conditions will find that many of the chapters in this book fall into the must-read category. Even seasoned practitioners will find new and useful information concerning common clinical problems as well as clearly written and thorough reviews of topics not otherwise readily available. - Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, review of 5th edition. <p> The book is directed at all health professionals involved with the care of hand and upper extremity conditions. For physicians, this book helps them understand the intricacies of therapy, which helps complete the journey begun in the operating room. For therapists, the book has an overview of surgical treatment to allo

<p> The fifth edition of Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity has something for everyone. Therapists likely will find this book an indispensable reference source that will guide and inform them in treating problems from the shoulder to the fingertip. Residents and fellows who have an interest in upper-extremity conditions will find that many of the chapters in this book fall into the must-read category. Even seasoned practitioners will find new and useful information concerning common clinical problems as well as clearly written and thorough reviews of topics not otherwise readily available. - Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, review of 5th edition. <p> The purpose is to provide up-to-date information correlating hand and upper extremity therapy with surgery through the synergy of a group of truly expert editors and authors. This book is the bible of all aspects of hand rehabilitation.This is an essential for the library of therapists and surgeons treating the hand and the upper extremity. - Samuel Chmell, MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine (Doody 4 star rating)

-The fifth edition of Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity has something for everyone. Therapists likely will find this book an indispensable reference source that will guide and inform them in treating problems from the shoulder to the fingertip. Residents and fellows who have an interest in upper-extremity conditions will find that many of the chapters in this book fall into the -must-read- category. Even seasoned practitioners will find new and useful information concerning common clinical problems as well as clearly written and thorough reviews of topics not otherwise readily available.- - Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, review of 5th edition. -The purpose is to provide up-to-date information correlating hand and upper extremity therapy with surgery through the -synergy- of a group of truly expert editors and authors. This book is the bible of all aspects of hand rehabilitation.This is an essential for the library of therapists and surgeons treating the hand and the upper extremity.- - Samuel Chmell, MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine 4 Star - Doody Rating, March 2013 The fifth edition of Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity has something for everyone. Therapists likely will find this book an indispensable reference source that will guide and inform them in treating problems from the shoulder to the fingertip. Residents and fellows who have an interest in upper-extremity conditions will find that many of the chapters in this book fall into the must-read category. Even seasoned practitioners will find new and useful information concerning common clinical problems as well as clearly written and thorough reviews of topics not otherwise readily available. - Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, review of 5th edition. The purpose is to provide up-to-date information correlating hand and upper extremity therapy with surgery through the synergy of a group of truly expert editors and authors. This book is the bible of all aspects of hand rehabilitation.This is an essential for the library of therapists and surgeons treating the hand and the upper extremity. - Samuel Chmell, MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine 4 Star - Doody Rating, March 2013 The fifth edition of Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity has something for everyone. Therapists likely will find this book an indispensable reference source that will guide and inform them in treating problems from the shoulder to the fingertip. Residents and fellows who have an interest in upper-extremity conditions will find that many of the chapters in this book fall into the must-read category. Even seasoned practitioners will find new and useful information concerning common clinical problems as well as clearly written and thorough reviews of topics not otherwise readily available. - Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, review of 5th edition. The purpose is to provide up-to-date information correlating hand and upper extremity therapy with surgery through the synergy of a group of truly expert editors and authors. This book is the bible of all aspects of hand rehabilitation.This is an essential for the library of therapists and surgeons treating the hand and the upper extremity. - Samuel Chmell, MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine 4 Star - Doody Rating, March 2013

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