Overview
More than 350 quality illustrations 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.
Full Product Details
Author: Mark E. Baratz ,
Melvin P. Rosenwasser ,
Brian D. Adams ,
Scott H. Kozin
Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
Imprint: Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
Edition: New edition
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 27.90cm
Weight: 0.923kg
ISBN: 9781588902177
ISBN 10: 158890217
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 12 August 2006
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
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 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
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
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
Author Information
Chief of Staff, Shriners Hospital for Children, PhiladelphiaClinical Professor, Temple University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Philadelphia, PA 19140
