Mutilated Hand

This comprehensive atlas and text covers the diagnosis, management and treatment of mutilating injuries of the hand. Written by an international team of orthopaedic and plastic surgeons and trauma specialists, this book addresses diagnosis, primary management in the emergency department or operating theatre, treatment strategies and comparison of functional results using various treatment methods. Illustrative cases demonstrate treatment and reconstructive techniques in a step-by-step fashion.Structured format featuring management algorithms simplify the decision-making processEach chapter features a comprehensive review of literature, discussion of treatment strategies, postoperative care, current management approaches, possible complications and comparison of treatment methodsContributions from internationally renowned specialists guarantee an authoritative and balanced approach