Chirurgia ortopedica

Morbus Dupuytren is particularly widespread among northern Europeans. However, the therapeutic success-rate often leaves much to be desired. A 50 per cent recurrence-rate after surgery indicates that the disease cannot be treated by surgery alone. This book therefore adopts two parallel approaches: emphasis is firstly placed on the systemic character of morbus Dupuytren in context with other connective tissue diseases by a description of the biochemical and molecular-biological changes in the diseased connective tissues; secondly, a diversified picture of the given anatomical facts serves to explain the employment of the various therapeutic approaches. Further, a description is given of the current surgical procedures.

This new text offers meticulous, up-to-date coverage of all aspects of hand surgery, including conventional and microsurgical techniques for all forms of hand disorders. Written by leading surgical authorities in the field, this outstanding text boasts over 1,000 lavish illustrations that illuminate concise descriptions of more than 200 surgical procedures. Its unique scope features general descriptions of procedures, as well as corresponding clinical cases. The authors provide valuable information on surgical anatomy, relevant biomechanics, nerve blocks, and other general principles, as well as repair and reconstruction, diseases, congenital defects, skin and soft tissue, peripheral nerves, muscles and tendons, bones, and joints. "Hand Surgery: A Clinical Atlas" is a resource every hand surgeon should own!