Hand Trauma in Clinical Practice

This book comprehensively covers hand trauma from initial presentation to management. Material is presented in an easy to follow practically applicable way, bridging the gap between what trainees encounter during training and what

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Prateush Singh Editor

Hand Trauma in Clinical Practice

In Clinical Practice

Taking a practical approach to clinical medicine, this series of smaller reference books is designed for the trainee physician, primary care physician, nurse practitioner and other general medical professionals to understand each topic covered. The coverage is comprehensive but concise and is designed to act as a primary reference tool for subjects across the field of medicine. More information about this series at http://www.springer. com/series/13483

Prateush Singh Editor

Hand Trauma in Clinical Practice

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Prateush Singh Royal Free Hospital London UK

ISSN 2199-6652     ISSN 2199-6660 (electronic) In Clinical Practice ISBN 978-3-030-10843-4    ISBN 978-3-030-10844-1 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-10844-1 Library of Congress Control Number: 2019934761 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland

Foreword

This book is a passionate celebration of many of the topics that form the foundation of plastic and hand surgery, especially those of traumatic origin, infective process and clinical relevance. It is also a unique tribute to the many authors who were involved in its production and, more importantly, to their teachers who have imparted these pearls of wisdom over generations. A further element is the abundance of colourful illustrations which decorate the pages and imagination of the reader, interweaving theory and practice in a very satisfying and appealing way. Although the emphasis of this work is on hand trauma, it contains much that will be of interest to those outside this field or those who care to dabble occasionally in the management of suc