by Ghazi Rayan

Effective management of the human hand depends on accurate diagnosis. To perform a successful examination, medical personnel need a sound knowledge of the anatomical principles relevant to this complex structure. The Hand: Anatomy, Examination, and Diagnosis, Fourth Edition provides that vital information. Published in partnership with the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, this concise, pocket-size manual is a practical guide to evaluating a wide variety of common hand injuries and diseases. This clearly written, thoroughly researched, full-color book will be invaluable to orthopaedic, plastic, hand, and general surgeons, as well as emergency room physicians, family physicians, physical therapists, medical students, and nurses.

Features:

• Full-color line drawings and photographs
• The interior design has been completely overhauled; this edition is in full color for the first time
• The anatomy content can be found in its own section, rather than scattered throughout the text
• An appendix section provides a list of abbreviations and recommended readings
• Online access to a video entitled Hand Anatomy and Its Relation to Injury and Disease

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