Essentials of Hand Surgery is a practical, comprehensive manual for the diagnosis and surgical management of hand and upper limb disorders. It covers the core knowledge required by trainee surgeons, delivered in an easy-to-understand format and with an emphasis on modern treatments that will yield optimal outcomes. The first section of the book reviews the relevant functional anatomy, imaging studies and principles of treatment that underpin the practice of hand surgery. The subsequent two sections give a comprehensive overview of examination and surgical techniques, organized by timing: eleven chapters on trauma management and ten on elective surgery. The emphasis throughout is on the provision of a clear, authoritative guide to the management of the more common hand and upper limb conditions that affect hand function.

• Provides trainee hand, orthopaedic and plastic surgeons with a lavishly illustrated guide to the diagnosis and management of hand and upper limb conditions requiring emergency or elective surgery.

• Includes core principles of anatomy, imaging and therapeutics as well as practical, step-by-step guidance on a wide range of surgical techniques.

• Easy-access information, written in a concise style with high-quality clinical photographs and descriptive artworks.