Plastic Surgery: Volume 6: Hand and Upper Limb (Plastic Surgery, 6) 5th Edition

Volume 6: Hand and Upper Extremity is the definitive guide to modern surgical approaches and innovative treatments in one of the most intricate areas of plastic and reconstructive surgery. This volume comprehensively addresses both functional and aesthetic aspects of upper limb surgery, from microsurgical reconstruction to nerve transfers and pain management, ensuring optimal outcomes in trauma, congenital, and degenerative conditions.

Key Topics Covered:

• Tendon, nerve, and vessel repair and reconstruction
• Congenital hand anomalies
• Brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries
• Fractures and joint injuries of the hand and wrist
• Arthroplasty and joint reconstruction
• Flap design and soft tissue coverage
• Nerve transfers and reinnervation strategies
• Chronic pain and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
• Aesthetic hand rejuvenation techniques
• Microsurgical techniques and limb salvage
• Occupational therapy and rehabilitation strategies

• New and Updated in the 5th Edition:
• New chapters on:
• Nerve transfers for functional restoration
• Aesthetic procedures in hand surgery
• Contemporary strategies for pain management in upper extremity conditions
• Expanded content on complex trauma, nerve decompression, and microsurgery
• Emerging translational research shaping the future of functional hand restoration