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This book presents international experimental and clinical experience on limb transplantation and other composite tissue allografts, representing the most complete and comprehensive review of this innovative and ground breaking procedure. This book is a milestone in medical literature and an asset for every scientific library.

The Secrets Series(R) is breaking new ground again. This volume in the very popular Secrets Series(R) is back in an exciting, updated, and completely redesigned 3rd Edition. A new, two-color page layout, a more portable size, and a list of the "Top 100 Secrets" in hand surgery help readers to better meet the challenges they face today. Readers will still find all of the features they rely on the Secret Series(R) for-a question- and -answer format, lists, mnemonics, tables, and an informal tone that make reference fast and easy. No matter what questions arise, in practice or while preparing for the hand surgery boards, this 3rd Edition has the answers-in print and online.

This is a practical and richly illustrated step-by-step guide to successfully performing shoulder arthroplasty. The comprehensive text covers various topics, and also provides specific examples of complications and how to avoid and correct them.

Written by the world's foremost shoulder and elbow surgeons, this volume is the most comprehensive, current reference on shoulder and elbow arthroplasty. The book provides state-of-the-art information on implant design and detailed guidelines--including treatment algorithms--on specific arthroplasty procedures for arthritis, fractures, chronic dislocations, and other disorders. More than 400 illustrations complement the text. Each main section--shoulder arthroplasty and elbow arthroplasty--has three subsections: implant considerations, technical considerations, and disease-specific considerations. Disease-specific chapters cover surgical anatomy, pathophysiology, preoperative evaluation, indications for surgery, implant choices, surgical techniques, and postoperative rehabilitation. Also included are chapters on complications, revision arthroplasty, arthroplasty with bone loss and limb salvage, and alternatives to replacement arthroplasty. Every chapter includes a "Chapter-at-a-Glance" summary for easy review of the chapter content.

Use this case-based text to prepare for any hand or wrist surgery! 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: Key features: -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.

While certain elbow and shoulder fractures were previously not surgically treatable, new implants have revolutionized therapy procedures in this field. Shoulder and Elbow Trauma, a technique-oriented textbook, explores this emerging diagnostic method with exacting attention and authoritative insight, distinguishing it as the first of its kind to specifically address this particular management of elbow trauma. Key features: - Foreword by Charles Rockwood, pioneering developer of the globally used shoulder replacement system - Editorial comments provide you with additional techniques to enhance your scope of clinical information - Each chapter includes step-by-step instructions on how to perform an operation to ensure that you enter each procedure with confidence - Exquisite illustrations map out the individual stages of each surgical process - Tips and Pearls impart the insight from leading experts in the field - Every chapter features a section on complications, allowing you to prepare ahead of time for potential challenges during surgery Orthopaedic surgeons, traumatologuists, shoulder and elbow surgeons, and physical therapists will find the wealth of astute observations to be a tremendous asset when treating a patient. It is also an ideal review for residents. Stay on the cutting-edge of this fascinating field of trauma management, and order today!

Drs. Beredjiklian and Bozentka and a team of hand surgeons distill the broad body of literature available on hand surgery into a single, handy volume. Perfect for exam preparation and review, this one-of-a-kind resource includes the latest information from textbooks, current journal articles, and in-training and self-assessment examinations-all in an easy-to-review outline format.

Edited by rising stars in orthopaedic surgery, this book is written by internationally recognized experts in hand surgery. The book begins with a basic science section on pathophysiology of the hand, wrist and forearm. The rest of the two-volume book then follows a progressive organization from the most common problems to the least common problems of the hand. Implements a practical approach by containing a chapter on the principles of portal placement, and features over 700 full-color illustrations. Section topics covered include radiographic imaging of the hand, wrist and forearm, avascular necrosis of the carpus, forearm injuries, tumors, and much more.

"The Year Book of Hand Surgery" brings you abstracts of the articles that reported the year's breakthrough developments in hand surgery, carefully selected from more than 500 journals worldwide. Expert commentaries evaluate the clinical importance of each article and discuss its application to your practice. There's no faster or easier way to stay informed! This annual covers all aspects of hand surgery by presenting material published throughout the year from journals around the world. Coverage includes skeletal trauma and reconstructive techniques, soft tissue trauma, reconstruction, and flap coverage, ligament and tendon reconstruction, and vascular injury and microsurgery. "The Year Book of Hand Surgery" is published annually in September.

"The celebrated Surgical Techniques in Orthopaedics and Traumatology Series", published under the auspices of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT), is now available as an 8-volume paperback set, allowing you to access the information you require, at the right price. In the 31 articles of this volume, 42 well-known European specialists describe the major techniques to manage the pathologies affecting the shoulder, including fractures, dislocations, instability, rotator cuff tears, paralytic shoulder, nerve entrapments and obstretrical palsy. Variations, complications, clinical results and indications are discussed. The surgical techniques are described step-by-step and illustrated by more than 450 drawings and photographs.