OPERATIVE TECHNIQUES IN HAND, WRIST AND ELBOW SURGERY

Description

Derived fromSam W. Wiesels four-volume Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery, thissingle-volume resource contains the user-friendly, step-by-step information youneed to confidently perform the full range of operative techniques from thehand to the elbow. In one convenient place, youll find the entire Hand, Wrist,and Elbow section, as well as relevant chapters from the Shoulder and Elbow, Pediatrics, Sports Medicine, and Oncology sections ofOperative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery. Superb full-colorillustrations and step-by-step explanations help you master surgicaltechniques, select the best procedure, avoid complications, and anticipateoutcomes. Written by global experts from leading institutions, OperativeTechniques in Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Surgery, 2nd Edition, providesauthoritative, easy-to-follow guidance to both the novicetrainee or experienced surgeon.

Key Features

Step-by-stepprocedures are illustrated with outstanding full-colorintraoperative photographs and drawings that demonstratehow to perform each technique.

Each clinicalproblem is discussed in the same concise format: definition, anatomy, physicalexams, pathogenesis, natural history, physical findings, imaging and diagnosticstudies, differential diagnosis, non-operative management, surgical management,pearls and pitfalls, postoperative care, outcomes, and complications.

Detaileddescriptions of surgical anatomy help you master even the most challenging andhighly technical procedures.

Extensive use ofbullet points and a highly templated format allow forquick and easy reference.

Idealfor quick preoperative review of the steps of a procedure, whether a familiarstandard or a new and evolving technique.

            Now with the print edition, enjoythe bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tabletand smartphone or accessed online and includesfeatures like:

Complete contentwith enhanced navigation

Powerful searchtools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in thebook, your notes, and even the web

Cross-linked pages,references, and more for easy navigation

Highlighting toolfor easier reference of key content throughout the text

Ability to take andshare notes with friends and colleagues

Quick referencetabbing to save your favorite content for future use

Authors

Thomas R.Hunt III, MD
Professor of Surgery, John D. Sherrill Endowed Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery,Director, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama, Birmingham,Birmingham, AL

Sam W.Wiesel MD
Professor and Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, GeorgetownUniversity School of Medicine, Washington, DC; Executive Vice President andChief Medical Officer, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC