Essentials of Hand Surgery provides a practical manual on the diagnosis and management of hand disorders. The first section covers the basic principles, including anatomy and examination and investigation techniques. The major part of the book is divided between emergency surgery following trauma and those disorders that can be managed by elective surgery. Throughout the emphasis is on providing clear, well-illustrated guidance on the evaluation, diagnosis and management, with discussion of the surgical skills and techniques required for an optimum outcome.





A practical guide to the management of hand disorders for trainee hand surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons and plastic surgeons
Covers the key procedures for both emergency and elective surgeries
Concise text enhanced by a lavish collection of over 400 photographs and 200 artworks in full colour