Handbook on Flaps in Degloving, Avulsion and Crush Injuries of the Hand

Handbook on Flaps in Crush Injuries of the Hand is a concise and practical guide to various procedures in reconstructive hand surgery. This book consists of 12 chapters covering specific aspects of hand surgery. The introduction explains common terms such as degloving (an injury which removes the skin), avulsion (injuries involving the detachment of a body structure), crush injury and flaps (movement of tissue with an intact blood supply from a donor site to recipient site). Other chapters cover various techniques in detail including fasciotomy, skin grafts and various types of flaps. Further chapters discuss a number of clinical cases, amputations, splints and fixatures, and a range of microvascular techniques. This book features the latest advances in reconstructive hand surgery, including tissue transplantation from the fingers, hand and forearm, and new flap procedures. Techniques for the management of fingertip injuries are also discussed in detail. Illustrated throughout in full colour and enhanced by detailed clinical cases, Handbook on Flaps and Crush Injuries of the Hand is an essential and up-to-date guide for orthopaedic residents, fellows, postgraduates and junior doctors. Key Points Guide to various procedures in reconstructive hand surgery Includes the latest advances and procedures Various clinical cases enhanced by 220 full colour images and illustrations Injury to the hand and fingers is one of the commonest and most frequently encountered emergencies faced by the trauma surgeon, orthopedic surgeon or general surgeon in our industrialized world. The primary purpose of this book, Handbook on Flaps in Crush Injuries of the Hand, is to assist the orthopedic surgeons in the care of traumatized patients in emergency room and deciding the management protocol. This will inspire the reader to further pursue the voluminous classic textbooks, which are a readerђ́ةs paradise, once his interest in the intricacies of hand surgery is awakened. Forgoing the often dry recitations, when, where and how has made this book interesting, readable and enjoyable manner. The topics are current and the information is highly useful. Various clinical photographs, schematic diagrams and original illustrations with the detailed explanation have made it easy for orthopedic surgeons and even plastic surgeons to carry out the procedure with ease and confidence Cover Handbook on Flaps in Crush Injuries of the Hand 2015 FOREWORD PREFACE CONTENTS Chapter-01 Introduction Chapter-02 Debridement Chapter-03 Healing by Secondary Intention Chapter-04 Fasciotomy Chapter-05 Free Skin Grafts Chapter-06 Vacuum-assisted Closure Chapter-07 Local Flaps (Principles and Techniques) Chapter-08 Distant Flaps Chapter-09 Composite Grafting and Flaps Using Dead Bone as Graft Chapter-10 Interesting Clinical Cases Chapter-11 Amputations Chapter-12 Splints and Fixatures in Crush Injuries Chapter-13 Microvascular Techniques Bibliography index Brand New International Paper-back Edition Same as per description, \*\*Economy edition, May have been printed in Asia with cover stating Not for sale in US. Legal to use despite any disclaimer on cover. Save Money. Contact us for any queries. Best Customer Support! All Orders shipped with Tracking Number