Rehabilitation of the hand and upper extremity / [edited by] Terri M. Skirven, A. Lee Osterman, Jane M. Fedorczyk, Peter C. Amadio.

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Vol. 1. Anantomy and Kinesiology -- Examination -- Skin and Soft Tissue Conditions -- Hand Fractures and Joint Injuries -- Tendon Injuries and Tendinopathies -- Nerve Lacerations -- Compression Neuropathies -- Proximal Nerve Conditions -- Surgical Reconstruction for Nerve Injuries -- Vascular and Lymphatic Disorders -- Stiffness of the Hand -- Vol. 2. Common Wrist Injuries -- Common Elbow Injuries -- Common Shouler Conditions -- Complex Traumatic Conditions -- Arthritis and Related Autoimmune Disorders -- Pain -- Special Techniques of Therapist's Intervention -- Orthotic Intervention: Principles and Techniques -- Other Special Populations -- The Injured Worker -- Evidenced-Based Practice: Integrating Clinical Expertise and Systematic Research.

With the combined expertise of leading hand surgeons and therapists, Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity, 6th Edition, by Drs. Skirven, Osterman, Fedorczyk and Amadio, helps you apply the best practices in the rehabilitation of hand, wrist, elbow, arm and shoulder problems, so you can help your patients achieve the highest level of function possible. This popular, unparalleled text has been updated with 30 new chapters that include the latest information on arthroscopy, imaging, vascular disorders, tendon transfers, fingertip injuries, mobilization techniques, traumatic brachial plexus injuries, and pain management. An expanded editorial team and an even more geographically diverse set of contributors provide you with a fresh, authoritative, and truly global perspective while new full-color images and photos provide unmatched visual guidance. Access the complete contents online at www.expertconsult.com along with streaming video of surgical and rehabilitation techniques, downloadable patient handouts, links to Pub Med, and more. The 6th Edition of this classic text combines the expertise of hand surgeons and hand therapists to detail the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of hand and upper extremity disorders. This comprehensive resource covers the entire upper extremity, with increased coverage of wrist, elbow and shoulder problems.