There is a saying that hand surgery without a tourniquet is like repairing a clock in a barrel
full of dark ink. Operating without a sound fundamental knowledge of anatomy can be compared to
stirring around in the soup. Classic anatomy instruction covers only a fraction of the area of
hand surgery: bones muscles ligaments vessels and nerves. The many different
connective-tissue structures are often only briefly highlighted. The complex interaction of the
various structures remains a mystery to most. This book presents the specialty of applied
anatomy and is intended for medical professionals involved with the hand and its functionality:
hand surgeons trauma specialists orthopaedists plastic surgeons occupational therapists
and physio-therapists. Key Features: Almost 150 illustrations anatomical drawings and photos
of anatomy in vivo. Part 1 deals with the anatomy and functional anatomy of the hand Part 2 is
dedicated to the surface anatomy of the structures of the forearm wrist and hand
