Arthroplasty in Hand Surgery: Fessh Instructional Course Book 2020 (Hardcover)

A state-of-the-art reader-friendly reference on hand arthroplasty from renowned global experts Recent research suggests the lifetime risk of hand arthritis may be greater than 40%. Concurrently advances in small joint arthroplasty have greatly improved treatment and outcomes in patients with trauma arthritis stiffness and instability of joints in the hand and wrist. Arthroplasty in Hand Surgery: FESSH Instructional Course Book 2020 provides in-depth coverage of the surgical reconstruction or replacement of these joints. Edited by renowned hand surgeons Stephan Schindele Grey Giddins and Philippe Bellemère this unique resource features contributions from an international who s who of experts. Organized in five sections and 35 chapters the generously illustrated book encompasses a full spectrum of state-of-the-art arthroscopy techniques. Section one starts with discussions of the anatomy biomechanics and mode of action of the finger and thumb joints and concludes with an intriguing history of hand arthroplasty. Sections two through five cover the latest arthroplasty procedures to treat impaired joints of the fingers including proximal interphalangeal and distal interphalangeal thumb wrist and distal radioulnar respectively. These chapters include an introduction indication and contraindication author pearls and results published outcomes postsurgical care and a wealth of photos. Key Features Insightful data from the Norwegian Arthroplasty Register from 1994 to 2018 including procedural statistics (e.g. demographics and survival rates) revision risk factors and more In-depth technical discussion of materials used in arthroplasty including inherent characteristics strengths and weaknesses Consistent reader-friendly section layout starts with a systematic review followed by succinct and uniformly organized procedure-specific chapters This highly practical resource is ideal for the classroom symposiums and review of procedural details prior to performing hand surgery. As such it is essential reading for trainee and practicing orthopaedic surgeons and hand specialists. This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https: //medone.thieme.com.