Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation: A Practical Guide

Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation: A Practical Guide

<p>Blending the latest technical and clinical skills of hand surgery and hand therapy, <b>Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation: A Practical Guide, 4th Edition</b> walks you through the treatment of common medical conditions affecting the upper extremities and highlights non-surgical and surgical procedures for these conditions. This expanded fourth edition presents the latest research in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation and provides the purpose and rationale for treatment options.</p><ul><b><li>Clinical outcomes included in each chapter</b> relate clinical expectations to the results of clinical research trials, providing you with the expected range of motion and function based on evidence in the literature. </li><li><b>Highly structured organization</b> makes information easy to find, allowing the text to function as a quick reference in the clinical setting.</li><li><b>Contributors from a variety of clinical settings</b> like hand therapy clinics, hospitals, and outpatient clinics means you get to learn from the experience of clinicians working in diverse clinical contexts like yourself. </li><li><b>Over 400 line drawings and clinical photographs</b> delineate important concepts described in text. </li><li><b>Chapters divided into eight parts</b> - Wound Management, Nerve Injuries, Tendon Injuries, Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Distal Radial Ulnar Joint, Hand, and Special Topics - so information can be located quickly.</li><li><b>51 leading experts</b> <b>offer fresh insight</b> and authoritative guidance on therapeutic approaches for many common diagnoses.</li><li><b>Treatment guidelines presented for each stage of recovery</b> from a wide range of upper extremity conditions. </li></ul><ul><b><li>NEW!</b> <b>Authoritative quick reference guide</b> to surgical and non-surgical procedures for hand and all upper extremity conditions. </li><li><b>NEW! Updated information and references</b> offers the latest information and research in the areas of hand and upper extremity rehabilitation.</li><li><b>NEW! Larger trim size and new design </b>accommodates a two-column format that is easier to follow. </li></ul>