Restoration of function in upper extremity paralyses and muscular defects

Contains contributions from experts across the globe Details the restoration of the essential functions in the upper extremity, whatever the etiology of the disability Each chapter on restoration of an important function is preceded by a chapter on normal and pathological mechanics. The definitive study of thesurgical management of muscular defects and neurobiological disorders of the upper extremity, this textbook details the restoration of essential functions in this area, whatever the etiology of the disability. With a lead editor who has devoted a lifetime to surgery of the hand and upper extremity, and contributions from experts across the globe, Upper Extremity Paralyses draws on extensive practical clinical experience to present the reader with an authoritative, insightful resource. INDICE: Introduction 1. Upper Extremity Paralysis and Muscular Deficits 2.Surgical Classification of Upper Limb Paralyses 3. Examination of Upper Limb Paralyses 4. Physiology of Nerve Regeneration and Electrodiagnosis Studies 5. Basic Notions of Biomechanical Physics 7. Free Muscle Transfer 8. Normal and Pathological Mechanics of the Shoulder 9. Paralytic Disorders of the Shoulder Girdle 10. Normal and Pathological Mechanics of the Elbow and Pronosupination 11. Paralyses of the Elbow: Flexion, Extension, Pronosupination 12. Normal and Pathological Mechanics of the Wrist 13. Restoration of Extension of Wrist and Digits 14. Normal and Pathological Mechanics of the Digits 15. Restoration of Flexion of the Fingers 16. Normal and Pathological Biomechanics of the Thumb 17. Restoration of Thumb Opposition 18. Restoration of the Intrinsic Muscles ofthe Fingers 19. Restoration of Thumb--Index Lateral Pinch 20. Adult Brachial Plexus Paralyses 21. Obstetrical Paralyses: Primary Surgery 22. Obstetrical Paralyses: Secondary Sequellae 23. Timing of Reconstructive Surgery after Peripheral Nerve Lesions 24. Paralytic Aspects of Nerve Entrapments 25. Sensory Palsy 26. Re-education after Sensory Nerve Transfer 27. Volkmann Syndrome 28. Compartment Syndromes of the Upper Limb 29. The Tetraplegic Upper Limb 30. The Spastic Upper Limb and its Surgical Rehabilitation 31. Hand Reconstruction in Leprous Palsies 32. Restoration of Function of the Upper Limb after Tendon Transfer

• ISBN: 978-1-84184-381-0
• Editorial: INFORMA HEALTHCARE BOOKS
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 480
• Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés