editors, Rebecca J. Saunders, PT, CHT, Clinical Specialist, Research and Staff Development, The Curtis National Hand Center, Hand Therapy Department, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, Romina P. Astifidis, MS, PT, CHT, Clinic Director, Center Coordinator of Clinical Education, MedStar NRH Rehabilitation Network, Lutherville Hand Center, Lutherville, Maryland, Susan L. Burke, OTR/L, CHT, MBA, Regional Director, Hand and Upper Extremity Program, Department of Hand Therapy, The Curtis National Hand Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, James P. Higgins, MD, Chief, The Curtis National Hand Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, Michael A. McClinton, MD, Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, and Faculty, The Curtis National Hand Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
Fourth edition
xx, 587 pages :
illustrations ;
28 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index
This practical resource blends the technical and clinical skills and knowledge of hand surgery and hand therapy for the treatment of common medical conditions affecting the upper extremity. The books covers conservative management, surgical proceudures, and post operative management for these conditions, along with their purpose and rationale. Complications associated with procedures are also addressed. The new edition covers not only the hand, but also features expanded coverage of the wrist, elbow, and shoulder. -- Provided by publisher