Author: Giddins Grey Publisher: World Scientific ISBN: 1911298488 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 168
Book Description
This is a practical guide for the management of common fractures of the hand and carpus. Hand fractures constitute a large proportion of all fractures and are treated by a variety of practitioners, ranging from orthopaedic and plastic surgeons to emergency nurse practitioners.This book systematically addresses all common hand fracture patterns with illustrative radiographs for each type. The reader can see a patient, take a radiograph of their injury and find an almost exact match to one in this book. He or she will then be guided to the correct treatment, supported by clear and practical instructions from the immediate management to technical tips on definitive surgical fracture fixation. The treatments described emphasise simple and reliable treatments that can be applied in most medical settings. This makes the book applicable in both first and third world countries.Versions of this book have been used and have proven popular in a number of Orthopaedic and A&E departments across the UK. It is an easy-to-use reference for medical and non-medical staff including nurses, physiotherapists as well as junior and senior hospital doctors and general practitioners./a
Author: Rebecca Saunders Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences ISBN: 1455756490 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 608
Book Description
Blending the latest technical and clinical skills of hand surgery and hand therapy, Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation: A Practical Guide, 4th Edition walks you through the treatment of common medical conditions affecting the upper extremities and highlights non-surgical and surgical procedures for these conditions. This expanded fourth edition presents the latest research in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation and provides the purpose and rationale for treatment options. Clinical outcomes included in each chapter relate clinical expectations to the results of clinical research trials, providing you with the expected range of motion and function based on evidence in the literature. Highly structured organization makes information easy to find, allowing the text to function as a quick reference in the clinical setting. Contributors from a variety of clinical settings like hand therapy clinics, hospitals, and outpatient clinics means you get to learn from the experience of clinicians working in diverse clinical contexts like yourself. Over 400 line drawings and clinical photographs delineate important concepts described in text. Chapters divided into eight parts - Wound Management, Nerve Injuries, Tendon Injuries, Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Distal Radial Ulnar Joint, Hand, and Special Topics - so information can be located quickly. 51 leading experts offer fresh insight and authoritative guidance on therapeutic approaches for many common diagnoses. Treatment guidelines presented for each stage of recovery from a wide range of upper extremity conditions. NEW! Authoritative quick reference guide to surgical and non-surgical procedures for hand and all upper extremity conditions. NEW! Updated information and references offers the latest information and research in the areas of hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. NEW! Larger trim size and new design accommodates a two-column format that is easier to follow.
Author: Mehmet Tuncay Duruöz Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 1461494494 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 251
Book Description
Accurate assessment of hand function is critical to any treatment regimen of the hand compromised patient. Hand Function is a practical, clinical book which provides the knowledge needed to distinguish the different dimensions of hand function, particularly impairment, disability and handicap. Beginning with an overview of basic principles and examination, subsequent chapters evaluate the hand function in specific afflicted populations, including the rheumatoid patient, the stroke patient, the trauma patient, the geriatric patient and the pediatric patient, as well as special populations such as diabetes mellitus patients and musicians. An appendix containing hand function scales essential to the assessment of disability is also included. Rheumatologists, physiatrists, hand surgeons, orthopedists, occupational therapists and physical therapists will all find Hand Function a useful and valuable addition to their clinical references.
Author: Joseph D. Zuckerman Publisher: Thieme ISBN: 1604065397 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 264
Book Description
From high impact energy injuries to fragility fractures in the elderly, the wide variability in shoulder fractures have made them simultaneously the most common and challenging of shoulder injuries. Based on the authors' extensive clinical and teaching experience, here is your complete guide to the management of fractures of the proximal humerus, clavicle, and scapula. You will find focused discussions of anatomy, diagnosis, fracture classifications, imaging, surgical and non-surgical treatments, complications, and outcomes -- a one-volume compendium of modern shoulder care! The book provides in-depth recommendations for evaluation and management of one, two, three, and four-part fractures and fracture-dislocations, as well as complications that may arise. More than 500 illustrations and radiographs enhance every concept and technique in the book. With a strong emphasis on treatment options and outcome assessment, this book is a must for all orthopedic surgeons, shoulder specialists, orthopedic traumatologists, and residents and fellows who restore function to the injured shoulder.
Author: David C. Ring Publisher: Thieme ISBN: 158890265X Category : DVD-ROMs Languages : en Pages : 367
Book Description
In the last quarter century, no one has played a stronger role in hand and wrist fracture management, especially using AO principles, than Jesse Jupiter. This long awaited book is the culmination of his work, along with other pioneers in the field, and presents all key developments in biomechanics, design, materials, and state-of-the-art AO techniques. Organized in a case-based format, the book focuses on fractures of the hand, scaphoid, and distal radius (including soft-tissue injuries). For each case, you'll review patient history, planning, approach, reduction, fixation, and rehabilitation, along with hundreds of full-color illustrations, intraoperative pictures, and x-rays. Online access to videos demonstrating step-by-step intraoperative procedures is included with the book. Along with detailed surgical techniques, you'll also find a wealth of guidelines on indications, choice of surgical approach, preoperative planning, and postoperative management. This is a book no orthopedic surgeon should be without.
Author: Peter M. Waters Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins ISBN: 1582558701 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 673
Book Description
Pediatric Hand and Upper Limb Surgery guides you to the present indications for intervention and care in upper limb pediatric disorders. The fifty chapters are subdivided into: Congenital, Neuromuscular, Trauma, Sports, Soft tissue and Microvascular, and Tumor. Each section stands alone but together provides a comprehensive and detailed description of all elements of evaluation and treatment of infants, children, and adolescents with maladies of the hand and upper limb. Each chapter has a case presentation, series of clinical questions, and fundamentals on etiology and epidemiology, clinical evaluation, and surgical indications. In addition, each chapter details postoperative care, anticipated results, complications, case outcome, and includes a summary. There are technical tip highlights, unique situations and deeper insight into the conditions described in each subsection. The text is complemented with over 1,000 images and illustrations to assist in visualizing the specific surgical challenges you may face.
Author: Gaylord L. Clark Publisher: ISBN: Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 364
Book Description
A practical, clinical text on hand therapy organized by disorder. Each treatment is written in an outline format, accompanied by drawings and photographs illustrating key principles. The plans have been developed from protocols established in daily practice at Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore.
Author: Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins ISBN: 9780781735360 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 164
Book Description
Organized by body region and fracture type, this practical resource covers the full spectrum of topics related to effective fracture management—from essential clinical guidance on casting and splinting techniques and handling complications to chapters on training, case selection, and insurance issues. The standardized chapter format includes a "how-to" outline to help clinicians locate key facts easily. Illustrations, tables, and figures offer visual guidance in the treatment of simple and complex fractures. The practical approach shows what works, what doesn't, and why. Pediatric content assists the family practitioner in treating childhood fractures. Tips on avoiding pitfalls are also included.
Author: Susan L. Burke Publisher: Churchill Livingstone ISBN: Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 788
Book Description
"With a convenient outline format, this reference is ideal for use at the point of care. It covers common medical conditions of the hand, discussing both surgical and nonsurgical therapy options. Rehabilitation for both types of treatment is reviewed, and potential postoperative complications are addressed. Reflecting the collaborative nature of current practice, each chapter is written by a hand therapist with surgical content provided by a hand surgeon."--BOOK JACKET.
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