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This issue of Hand Clinics will focus on flap reconstruction. Flap reconstruction is a very large part of upper extremity surgery following a traumatic injury. This issue will cover the entire process including anatomy, decision-making strategies on where to source/harvest flaps, and a large number of papers tailored to specific surgical procedures: different parts of the hand and upper extremity, pediatric reconstruction, and aesthetics.

Complications of hand injuries are very common, and the primary goal of the treatment of hand trauma is simply that of avoiding complications. They can be considered to be complications of missed diagnoses, complications of treatment, or complications of injuries.

This volume on athletic injury is timely because it addresses many types of sports injuries and focuses not only on the treatments of these injuries, but also their prevention. The first paper was written after an extensive interview with the coaches of one of the most recognized football programs in the country. Dr. Kevin Chung's interviews with the Head and Assistant Coaches at the University of Michigan, Jim Harbaugh and Jedd Fisch, provided thoughtful insight on preventing sports injuries in the professional and college athletics.

This issue of Hand Clinics, guest edited by series consulting editor Dr. Kevin Chung, will cover Current Concepts in the Management of Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Disorders. Topics discussed in the volume include: Anatomy and biomechanics of the finger proximal interphalangeal joint; Surgical exposure of the proximal interphalangeal joint; Treating proximal interphalangeal joint dislocations; Management of proximal interphalangeal joint fracture dislocations; Proximal interphalangeal joint fusion: indications and techniques; Implant arthroplasty: selection of exposure and implant; Salvaging a failed proximal interphalangeal joint implant; Treatment of proximal interphalangeal joint contracture; Treating congenital proximal interphalangeal joint contracture; Complications of proximal interphalangeal joint injuries: prevention and treatment; and Therapy concepts for the proximal interphalangeal joint, among others.

This issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Guest Edited by Dr. Kevin C. Chung, is devoted to Repairing and Reconstructing the Hand and Wrist. This issue will cover both soft tissue and the bone and joint. Articles in this issue include: Approach to Fingertip Injuries; Soft Tissue Coverage of the Digits and Hands; Nerve Compression in the Upper Limb; Flexor Tendon Injuries; Tendon Transfers for Peripheral Nerve Palsies; Tendinopathy; Managing Swan-Neck and Boutonniere Deformities; The Pathogenesis and Treatment of the Stiff Digit; Nerve Tumors of the Upper Extremity; Managing Mutilating Hand Injuries; Efficiency in Digital and Hand Replantation; Hand Infections; Management of Extensor Tendon Injuries After the Flexor Tendon; Thumb Basal Joint Arthritis; Principles of Phalangeal and Metacarpal Fracture Treatment; Pediatric Hand and Wrist Fractures; Injuries Around the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint; Treatment of Carpal and Distal Radioulnar Joint Instability; Common Carpal Bone Fractures; Joint Fusion and Arthroplasty in the Hand; and Treatment of Common Congenital Hand Conditions.

Thoroughly revised to bring you up to date with the latest techniques in the field, Operative Techniques Hand and Wrist Surgery, 4th Edition, expertly covers the essential procedures you are mostly likely to employ in everyday practice. This well-regarded, atlas-style volume provides an efficient review of the scope of hand surgery, including every potential patient scenario, while updated indications and techniques equip you to treat the full range of upper extremity disorders. Enhanced procedural videos, produced and narrated by Dr. Chung himself, help guide the essence and key aspects of an operation and are included in most chapters. Combines brief bulleted descriptions of surgical procedures with excellent procedural videos, full-color intraoperative photographs, and detailed surgical diagrams. Radiographs and MR images show presenting problems and post-surgical outcomes. Features all-new videos and extensive new content and images throughout. Covers key topics such as tissue transplantation, tendon and nerve transfer for spinal cord injury, wide awake approach for tendon transfers, total wrist arthroplasty, and techniques for fixing Bennett and Rolando fractures. Features tips, pearls, and pitfalls from the authors that enable you to improve your technique and optimize outcomes. Presents multiple approaches for the surgical repair of each disorder, ranging from the least to the most invasive procedures. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

In the issue of the Hand Clinics on "Congenital Hand Differences? the Guest Editor, Dr. Kevin C. Chung, invited world-renowned experts on congenital hand problems to share their insights regarding the treatments and outcomes of a variety of common and uncommon conditions. This volume will present a concise, yet practical guide in understanding and managing the diversity of presentations in these diseases. The illustrations are meticulously presented and the key points are highlighted by the "masters? of the field. This Hand Clinics volume will be an invaluable resource for those interested in advancing their knowledge regarding this intriguing field in hand surgery.

A Historical Analysis of the Etiology of RA as a Disease, Advances in the Medical Treatment of RA,Controversy in the Treatment of the RA Hand: Perspective from Rheumatology, Controversy in the Treatment of the RA Hand: Perspective from Hand Surgery, Current Concepts in the Surgical Management of Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritic Hands and Wrists, Controversy in the Treatment of the RA Elbow, Current Concepts in the Treatment of the RA DRUJ,Current Concepts in the Treatment of the RA Wrist, The RA Thumb, The RA MCP Joint, RA Finger Reconstruction, Tendon Reconstruction for the RA Hand, Outcomes Research in RA Hand Surgery

The distal radius is one of the most common fracture sites reported. There are a wide variety of therapeutic options available to treat this injury, but little data to determine which strategies provide the best long term functional outcomes. This volume utilizes the technical expertise from experts based around the world to provide a deep understanding of the current trends and evidence concerning this prevalent injury.