Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation

Download or read book Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation written by Susan L. Burke and published by Churchill Livingstone. This book was released on 2005-08-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical resource blends the technical and clinical skills and knowledge of hand surgery and hand therapy for the treatment of common medical conditions affecting the upper extremity. Written in an outline format, it covers non-surgical and surgical procedures for these conditions, along with their purpose and rationale. The new edition addresses not only the hand, but also features expanded coverage of the wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Both conservative and postoperative rehabilitation are reviewed, and potential postoperative complications are addressed.