This text takes a unique, high-yield approach to reconstruction of the hand and upper extremity.

Algorithms for reconstruction of the hand and upper extremity

x Liberally illustrated with color drawings and with numerous case examples, the book presents over 100 algorithms offering reconstructive pathways
x The book includes a comprehensive atlas of flaps for repair that focuses on advantages, disadvantages and pearls and pitfalls associated with each technique
x Illustrated with plentiful clinical examples
x Inclusive operative DVDs, a bonus e-book version, and numerous cadaver dissections to show the operative details
x Online operative and examination videos posted in the Thieme MediaCenter

Part I: General Principles
1. General Principles of Upper Extremity Reconstruction
2. Assessment and Management Strategy
3. Clinical Examination
4. Principles of Treatment and Management
Part II: Techniques of Structure Repair
5. The Reconstructive Ladder
6. Skin Grafts
7. Techniques of Osteosynthesis
8. Techniques of Bone Repair
9. Techniques of Tendon Repair
10. Techniques of Vascular Repair
11. Techniques of Nerve Repair
Part III: Treatment Algorithms
12. Bones
13. Ligaments
14. Flexor Systems
15. Extensor Systems
16. Vessels
17. Nerves
18. Skin and Soft Tissue
Part IV: Clinical Examples
19. Gunshot Wound
20. Burn
21. Carpal Injury
22. Crush Injury
23. Dorsal Soft Tissue Injury to Finger and Hand
24. Volar Soft Tissue Injury to Finger and Hand/Palm
25. Digital Amputation
26. Forearm Trauma
27. Compartment Syndrome
28. Tumor
Part V: Atlas of Flaps—Pearls and Pitfalls
29. Cross-Finger Flap
30. Reverse Cross-Finger Flap
31. V-Y flap
32. Lateral Digital Advancement Flap
33. Thenar Flap
34. Volar Advancement Flap (Moberg)
35. Reverse First Dorsal Radial Metacarpal Flap (Moschella)
36. Reverse First Dorsal Ulnar Perforator Flap (Brunelli)
37. Axial Digital Island Flap
38. Reverse Axial Digital Island Flap
39. First Dorsal Metacarpal Artery Flap (Kite Flap)
40. Dorsal Metacarpal Artery Flap
41. Radial Forearm Flap
42. Pedicled Vascularized Bone Grafts from the Wrist
43. Posterior Interosseous Flap
44. Reverse Ulnar Perforator Forearm Flap
45. Lateral Arm Flap
46. Parascapular and Scapular Flaps
47. Anterolateral Thigh Flap
48. Latissimus Dorsi Flap
49. Serratus Muscle/Fascial Flap
50. Temporal Fascial Flap
51. Groin Flap
52. Gracilis Muscle/Musculocutaneous Flap, Innervated Flap
53. Fibula Flap
54. Additional Free Vascularized Bone Grafts
55. Tendon Transfer
Part VI: Rehabilitation Protocols
56. Flexor Tendon Repair
57. Repair of Long Finger Flexor Tendon
58. Extensor Tendon Repair: Zone III
59. Extensor Tendon Repair: Zones IV–VIII
60. Injuries to the Digital Joints
61. Locking Plate Principles
Part VII: Classification and Zones of Injury
62. AO/ASIF Fracture Classification
63. Salter-Harris Classification of Pediatric Growth Plate Fractures
64. Classification of Nerve Injuries
65. Zones of Flexor Tendon Injuries
66. Zones of Extensor Tendon Injuries
67. Carpal Instability
68. Mayo Classification of Carpal Instabilities
69. Posttraumatic Arthritis