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Dedicated to co-editors Ronald L. Linsheid and James H. Dobyns both of the Mayo Clinic whose classic paper on post-traumatic carpal instability (1972) helped to inaugurate an increasing national and international interest in the wrist. Begins with a short history of the wrist and its disorders, followed by anthropology and comparative anatomy. Subsequent sections cover anatomy, surgical approaches, pathomechanics, diagnostic examination and imaging, fractures of the wrist, carpal instability, dislocations, the distal radioulnar joint, arthritis of the wrist, developmental disorders, complications and tendinitis, and tumors of the wrist. The final chapters discuss rehabilitation including both physical and occupational therapy and future anticipations and needs. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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Here's the first truly comprehensive, in-depth reference on managing orthopaedic dysfunctions of the wrist. The Wrist: Diagnosis and Operative Treatment offers concise, clinically-relevant information on basic science considerations, diagnosis, assessment, non-operative management, operative treatment, post-operative care, and rehabilitation. In addition, it features thorough discussions of anatomy, biomechanics, kinesiology, and pathogenesis. The authors (from the Mayo Clinic, world renowned for its innovations and expertise in hand surgery) examine the rapidly changing nature of treatment of the wrist from every angle.Comprehensive, two-volume reference addresses all aspects of management of orthopaedic dysfunction in the wrist. Hundreds of high-quality illustrations enhance the text and present step-by-step surgical techniques in easy-to-follow detail. Particular attention is paid to newer developments in the field, such as the use of open reduction, internal fixation, and diagnostic and surgical arthroscopy. Diagnostic section covers the latest radiologic modalities, including MR and CT. Complete coverage of injury complications, including nerve injuries, fractures, pain dysfunction, and compartment syndromes.
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