Textbook of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery is a comprehensive and illustrated
work for students teachers and practicing surgeons. It is a six-volume set with the topics of
the volumes based on the clinical needs of plastic surgeons in developing countries. Along with
latest developments these volumes incorporate landmark contributions innovations and
techniques used by Indian clinicians who regularly deal with unique and complicated conditions.
While a majority of authors have been chosen from the Indian subcontinent a few international
authors whose work is considered indispensable for understanding the subject have also been
included. The six volumes seek to incorporate in one work issues relevant to the developing
world as well as insights from national and international plastic surgery practices which
highlight newer management techniques along with traditional methods. This makes these volumes
a must-have resource for students and practitioners of plastic surgery across the globe. This
current volume Hand and Upper Extremity offers a detailed explanation of various
reconstruction procedures of the hand and upper extremity. It is divided into two sections. The
first section describes the basics of hand surgery imaging congenital hand differences
degenerative conditions and tumors of the hand. Interesting topics such as arthroscopy and
Dupuytren's contracture find a special mention in this section and are discussed in detail. The
management of the trauma of hand and the upper extremity has been discussed in the second
section. Thus the chapters cover myriads of topics ranging from common fingertip injuries to
complex microsurgical reconstructions and their rehabilitation making the volume a must read
for every plastic surgeon managing patients with hand and upper extremity problems as well as
for students and faculty members. Salient features: Comprehensive source of information on the
basic principles of diagnosis and management techniques for majority of hand conditions.
Balanced and prospective approach to the current clinical practices followed by plastic
surgeons both in the developing and developed nations. Includes various chapters explaining the
scientific fundamentals applicable to hand surgery imaging techniques and rehabilitation.
