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
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
Fourth edition
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xx, 587 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations ;
Dimensions
28 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
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