MasterCases in Hand and Wrist Surgery - Tapa dura

'A concise overview of a spectrum of surgical cases involving the hand and wrist. . . One of the most favorable aspects of the textbook is the high-quality illustrations. . . This book is ideal for the personal library for residents, as a study aid for exams, and physicians needing a reference for a quick coherent summary of surgical management' -- Journal of Orthopedic Sports Physical TherapySurgical procedures are beautifully illustrated with pictures and drawings. This book [provides] excellent education, enlarges knowledge of hand surgery for the general orthopaedic surgeon, and offers the specialized surgeon a review of the essentials. --Acta Orthopaedica Belgica[Shows] the reader...how the masters of this art handle these challenging problems...a handy guide for preparation for the CAQ examination...an excellent book [for] day-to-day practice or...topic reviews.--Doody's Book Reviews

Use this case-based text to prepare for any hand or wrist surgery! Thieme congratulates Kevin D. Plancher on being chosen by New York magazine for its prestigious Best Doctors 2015 list. From treating rheumatoid arthritis to tendon repair, this lavishly illustrated text examines nearly 100 cases of common elbow, hand and wrist surgeries as performed by leading experts. You will review techniques for treating compression neuropathy, amputations, arthroscopic procedures, joint reconstruction, and arthrodesis, demonstrated by high-quality, full-color intraoperative photographs, x-rays, and illustrations. A practical refresher when planning your operative strategy, as well as a useful general reference, the book offers such special features as: More than 200 color illustrations that provide dynamic representations for easy visualization of techniques Combines both trauma and elective surgery in one convenient volume Pearls and pitfalls to help avoid complications and problems Step-by-step descriptions of the newest techniques for carpal tunnel syndrome, arthroscopic assisted distal radius fixation, scaphoid percutaneous reduction, and more! Each chapter written by experienced specialists who perform these surgeries on a daily basis Incorporating both outstanding graphics and clear, practical information, this book is a must for orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, emergency room physicians, trauma specialists, plastic surgeons, residents, and fellows. It is also an ideal way to prepare for the CAQ in hand surgery, and to "confer" with your colleagues on the most current and effective surgical techniques for the hand and wrist.