Evaluation and Management of Common Upper Extremity Disorders: A Practical Handbook

Evaluation and Management of Common Upper Extremity Disorders: A Practical Handbook answers the need for a comprehensive, yet concise reference that addresses practical solutions to everyday conditions that general orthopedic surgeons, and specialists alike, as well those involved with general musculoskeletal surgical and nonsurgical care, may encounter.

User friendly and pocket size, Evaluation and Management of Common Upper Extremity Disorders by Drs. Rachel S. Rohde and Peter J. Millett provides information on how to diagnose, treat, and manage the most commonly encountered conditions of the upper extremity.
Each condition addresses:

Mechanism of injury
Key examination points
Additional testing or imaging
Treatment options (operative and nonoperative)
Surgical anatomy
Surgical procedures
Rehabilitation
Expected outcomes
Potential complications

Just a few of the conditions covered inside:

Trigger finger and de Quervain’s tenosynovitis
Distal radius fractures
Cubital tunnel syndrome
Distal biceps tendon rupture
Shoulder instability

Written in a bullet format, and including photos for quick, easy reference, Evaluation and Management of Common Upper Extremity Disorders: A Practical Handbook contains valuable information for all levels of training and experience. General orthopedic surgeons, orthopedic surgery residents and fellows, orthopedic surgery physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nonoperative sports medicine specialists will welcome this thorough evaluation of common upper extremity disorders.