This book provides comprehensive coverage of the management and related surgery of the rheumatoid hand, wrist, and elbow. It provides a much-needed, authoritative discussion of the epidemiology, surgical techniques, and outcomes of rheumatoid surgery. The book begins by introducing important background concepts, and then goes on to present up-to-date details on pre and postoperative management, indications, and treatment options. Each section ends with case-based coverage of common clinical scenarios and features numerous illustrations that showcase the sequential approach in managing this disease. Clinical Management of the Rheumatoid Hand, Wrist, and Elbow has broad appeal for rheumatologists and primary care physicians, and will assist them in providing appropriate referrals for surgery consultations. It also serves as a valuable reference for surgeons treating and managing patients with this unique disease. ​

A Historical Analysis of the Etiology of RA as a Disease, Advances in the Medical Treatment of RA,Controversy in the Treatment of the RA Hand: Perspective from Rheumatology, Controversy in the Treatment of the RA Hand: Perspective from Hand Surgery, Current Concepts in the Surgical Management of Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritic Hands and Wrists, Controversy in the Treatment of the RA Elbow, Current Concepts in the Treatment of the RA DRUJ,Current Concepts in the Treatment of the RA Wrist, The RA Thumb, The RA MCP Joint, RA Finger Reconstruction, Tendon Reconstruction for the RA Hand, Outcomes Research in RA Hand Surgery

The Hand, Wrist, and Elbow-a volume in the new Arthritis and Arthroplasty series-offers expert guidance on everything from patient selection and pre-operative planning to surgical approaches and techniques. A. Bobby Chhabra and Jonathan E. Isaacs present clear, evidence-based coverage detailing which technology and methodology is best for each patient. Access discussions of arthrodesis versus arthroplasty; implant options; salvage options; and more. View expertly narrated video demonstrations of surgical techniques. In addition to providing practical, pragmatic advice in a concise, readable format, this Expert Consult title offers the full text of the book, as well as links to PubMed and periodic content updates, online at www.expertconsult.com. Access the full text of the book-as well as links to PubMed and periodic content updates-online at www.expertconsult.com. Provides evidence-based, clinically focused guidance on patient selection, pre-operative planning, surgical approach and techniques, component materials, disease specific options, the management and avoidance of complications, and more. Explores alternatives to TJR in younger arthritic patients such as arthroscopy, arthrodesis, osteotomy, and resurfacing. Includes a review page in every chapter for quick reference to pearls and pitfalls for each topic. Presents photographs and interpretive drawings of surgical techniques in full color to bring out intraoperative details as they appear in the operating room. Features procedural videos-narrated by experts-on the included DVD so you can see how to perform particular techniques. Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should online access to the web site be discontinued.

In this issue of Hand Clinics, guest editor Dr. Kevin C. Chung brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Contemporary Concepts in Treating the Rheumatoid Hand. Top experts discuss the assessment of progressive hand and wrist deformities in the rheumatoid patient; treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis; treatment of the thumb in the rheumatoid hand; outcomes assessments for the rheumatoid hand; and more. - Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including advances in the medical treatment of rheumatoid arthritis; best and worst operations for the rheumatoid hand; outcomes of small joint arthroplasty for the rheumatoid hand; total wrist arthroplasty versus wrist fusion in rheumatoid arthritis; therapy for the rheumatoid hand; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on treating the rheumatoid hand, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

In this issue of Hand Clinics, guest editor Dr. Kevin C. Chung brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Contemporary Concepts in Treating the Rheumatoid Hand. Top experts discuss the assessment of progressive hand and wrist deformities in the rheumatoid patient; treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis; treatment of the thumb in the rheumatoid hand; outcomes assessments for the rheumatoid hand; and more. Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including advances in the medical treatment of rheumatoid arthritis; best and worst operations for the rheumatoid hand; outcomes of small joint arthroplasty for the rheumatoid hand; total wrist arthroplasty versus wrist fusion in rheumatoid arthritis; therapy for the rheumatoid hand; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on treating the rheumatoid hand, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Rheumatology of the Upper Limbs in Clinical Practice is a comprehensive and easy-to-use training tool for practitioners to refine their strategy for clinical investigation and differential diagnosis in regional syndromes of the shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand. It combines instructive sections, providing anatomical information and various causes of particular symptoms. Case studies recreate the clinical setting by presenting the details of the case and giving an opportunity for the reader to make a diagnosis. The text is lavishly illustrated in full color, with detailed photos of patient examinations, complemented by radiographs and full color line illustrations. The text also benefits from the use of summaries using colored boxing to identify key points in diagnosis and management. Written by two of the biggest and most respected clinicians in the discipline, this book will be essential reading for rheumatologists in practice and training.

The must-have book for candidates preparing for the oral component of the FRCS (Tr and Orth).

Rheumatology of the Upper Limbs in Clinical Practice is a comprehensive and easy-to-use training tool for practitioners to refine their strategy for clinical investigation and differential diagnosis in regional syndromes of the shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand. It combines instructive sections, providing anatomical information and various causes of particular symptoms. Case studies recreate the clinical setting by presenting the details of the case and giving an opportunity for the reader to make a diagnosis. The text is lavishly illustrated in full color, with detailed photos of patient examinations, complemented by radiographs and full color line illustrations. The text also benefits from the use of summaries using colored boxing to identify key points in diagnosis and management. Written by two of the biggest and most respected clinicians in the discipline, this book will be essential reading for rheumatologists in practice and training.