Comprised exclusively of clinical cases covering scaphoid fractures and nonunions this concise
practical casebook will provide clinicians in orthopedic plastic and hand surgery with the
best real-world strategies to properly diagnose and treat the various forms of the condition
they may encounter. After a brief introduction covering scaphoid anatomy each chapter is in
the form of a case that opens with a unique clinical presentation followed by a description of
the diagnosis assessment and management techniques used to treat it as well as the case
outcome and clinical pearls and pitfalls. Cases included illustrate different injuries and
management strategies from acute scaphoid fractures and nonunions to advanced collapse
covering non-operative and arthroscopic techniques as well as autograft procedures and salvage
options. Pragmatic and reader-friendly Scaphoid Fractures and Nonunions: A Clinical Casebook
will be an excellent resource for seasoned as well as those training to be orthopedic surgeons
plastic surgeons hand surgeons and emergency medicine physicians alike.
