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"This text is a systematic review intended for any individual treating these conditions. The information is highly organized, and the accompanying photographs, x-rays, and illustrations complete the presentation." -"Journal of Hand Therapy," Volume 18, Issue 4, October-December 2005, Pages 450-454 Doody`s Rating: * * * *This book is a treasure for those who seek a comprehensive text dealing with the traumatized or mutilated hand. There are 42 seamlessly strung together chapters that span the gamut from inception of injury to functional recovery. An attention grabbing historical prologue depicts the summary biblical amputation of limbs, in a not so distant past, which highlights the importance of the hand or digits, then and today, in our daily lives. The ensuing chapters cover all facets of management of the traumatized hand, definition of, etiologies of, and means to restore maximal function through replantation, soft tissue and bone reconstruction, pediatric hand reconstruction, psychological and physical rehabilitation, and experimental machinations. A perusal of the amazing hand prosthetics warrants kudos; this is but one of the rewards that await the hand aficionado. Weighted Numerical Score: 93
About the Author
Norman Weinzweig, MD, FAACS - Professor, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Rush University Medical Center; Senior Attending Surgeon, Divisions of Plastic Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, John H Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois
Jeffrey Weinzweig MD, FACS - Chairman, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Director, Plastic Surgery Residency Program, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts; Attending Surgeon, Boston Children`s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts ISBN - 9781560534464
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