Hand Book

Specially designed to slip easily into the lab coat pocket for quick reference, this practical, problem oriented manual focuses on the effective management of the hand disorders (both traumatic and nontraumatic) clinicians are most frequently called upon to manage. Special Features Include: 1.) A straightforward overview of the anatomy of the hand and the principles of hand function 2.) Expert guidance on initial examination, diagnostic evaluation, and surgical and nonsurgical management 3.) A concise review of the principles of microsurgical replantation, including guidelines for the handling, evaluation, and preparation of amputated parts for surgery 4.) Sound advice on wound care, incision and drainage of infectious lesions, recommended antimicrobial therapies, splinting, and perioperative care 5.) Traumatic injuries, degenerative disorders, and infectious and neoplastic diseases are covered succinctly but in sufficient detail. For house officers, emergency physicians, residents, and medical students, THE HAND BOOK offers ready assistance in the systematic evaluation of patients as well as practical guidance on diagnosis and treatment. And for those surgeons involved in the repair and reconstruction of the hand, THE HAND BOOK comprises a valuable update on currently available procedures and emerging new treatment strategies, including rapidly evolving surgical procedures and techniques.