Flap Reconstruction of the Traumatized Upper Extremity, An Issue of Hand Clinics


Book Description

This issue of Hand Clinics will focus on flap reconstruction. Flap reconstruction is a very large part of upper extremity surgery following a traumatic injury. This issue will cover the entire process including anatomy, decision-making strategies on where to source/harvest flaps, and a large number of papers tailored to specific surgical procedures: different parts of the hand and upper extremity, pediatric reconstruction, and aesthetics.




Flap Reconstruction of the Traumatized Upper Extremity


Book Description

This issue of Hand Clinics will focus on flap reconstruction. Flap reconstruction is a very large part of upper extremity surgery following a traumatic injury. This issue will cover the entire process including anatomy, decision-making strategies on where to source/harvest flaps, and a large number of papers tailored to specific surgical procedures: different parts of the hand and upper extremity, pediatric reconstruction, and aesthetics.




Complex Trauma Management of the Upper Extremity, An Issue of Hand Clinics


Book Description

This issue of Hand Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Asif M. Ilyas, will cover Complex Trauma Management of the Upper Extremity. Topics discussed in the volume include: Open Hand Fractures; Open Fractures of the Upper Extremity, including Antibiotics and Debridement Strategies; Evaluation and Emergency Management for the Mangled Hand; Acute Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Distal Radius Fractures; Open Distal Radius Fractures; Forearm Compartment Syndrome; Traumatic Wounds of the Upper Extremity; Evaluation and Treatment Strategies; Ulnar Nerve Management with Distal Humerus Fractures; and Radial Nerve Palsy Management after Humerus fractures, among others.




Advances in Microsurgical Reconstruction in the Upper Extremity, An Issue of Hand Clinics


Book Description

In this issue of Hand Clinics, guest editors Drs. Harvey Chim and Kevin Chung bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Advances in Microsurgical Reconstruction in the Upper Extremity. Top experts in the field discuss techniques, outcomes, and new developments such as perforator mapping, thin flaps, and functional muscle transfers, providing surgeons with expert guidance and resources in order to maximize function. - Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including recent advances in upper extremity microsurgery: from traditional to perforator flaps; evolution and application of ultrasound for flap planning in upper extremity reconstruction; functional free muscle transfers for reconstruction of the paralytic limb; functional free muscle transfers for reconstruction of brachial plexus injuries; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on advances in microsurgical reconstruction in the upper extremity, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.




Options for Surgical Exposure & Soft Tissue Coverage in Upper Extremity Trauma, An Issue of Hand Clinics


Book Description

This issues provides a comprehensive description of standard and alternative exposures of shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm and hand along with the relevant anatomy, and pearls and pitfalls of the described exposures and case examples illustrating the relevant points. The focus of the second section is on soft tissue coverage of the upper extremity.




Innovations in Intercarpal Ligament Repair and Reconstruction, An Issue of Hand Clinics


Book Description

This exciting issue will cover everything from Ligament anatomy and biomechanics of the Carpus, Diagnosis and Treatment of Perilunate and lunate fracture/dislocations, Acute Scapholunate ligament injuries - arthroscopic treatment, Acute scapholunate ligament injuries - open treatment, Diagnosis and treatment of acute lunotriquetral ligament injuries to Management of intercarpal ligament injuries associated with distal radius fractures, Chronic scapholunate ligament injuries - soft-tissue ligament reconstruction , Midcarpal instability, Salvage procedures in the management of carpal instability, and many more.




Preventing and Avoiding Complications in Hand Surgery, An Issue of Hand Clinics


Book Description

Complications of hand injuries are very common, and the primary goal of the treatment of hand trauma is simply that of avoiding complications. They can be considered to be complications of missed diagnoses, complications of treatment, or complications of injuries.




New Developments in Management of Vascular Pathology of the Upper Extremity, An Issue of Hand Clinics


Book Description

The arteries to the upper extremities can be involved at multiple levels by a variety of diseases. Because of the critical sensitivity of motor function and sensation in the arms and hands, minor degrees of ischemia can have major clinical significance. It is essential to understand the exact pathologic process and the sites of involvement to provide proper therapy. This issue will include articles such as: The diagnosis of vaso-occlusive disease within the hand, Botox in the management of vascospastic disorders, Vascular injuries in sports activities, Present options for the management of hypothenar hammer syndrome and many more!




Management of Elbow Trauma, An Issue of Hand Clinics 31-4


Book Description

Injuries to the elbow are common, usually occur secondary to indirect trauma and are often accompanied by injury to shoulder or wrist joints. It is important to assess injuries promptly and accurately, taking into account age and the mechanism of injury, particularly because of the risk of accompanying vascular involvement. This issue will include articles on Anatomy and Exposures, Simple Elbow Dislocations, Radial Head Fractures, Complex Elbow Instability: Radial Head and Coronoid, Varus Posteromedial Instability, Monteggia and Trans-olecranon Injuries, Olecranon Fractures, Arthroscopic management of Elbow Fractures Elbow trauma in the Athlete, Soft Tissue Coverage of the Elbow and many more!




Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, An Issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery, An Issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery, E-Book


Book Description

In this issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery, guest editors Drs. Kevin C. Chung and Brian Starr bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. Top experts in the field discuss key topics such as principles for achieving predictable outcomes in flexor tendon repair; nerve vs. tendon transfers in the management of isolated upper extremity peripheral nerve injuries; free functional muscle transfer; current and future directions for upper extremity amputations: TMR vs. RPNI; and more. - Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including optimizing outcomes in revision peripheral nerve surgery; the mangled upper extremity: algorithm for salvage/my workhorse flaps; bone grafts and flaps in the management of complex upper extremity defects; optimizing outcomes in the management of the burned hand; preserving and reconstructing the traumatized thumb; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on hand and upper extremity surgery, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.