26 Tendon Repair
Brian D. Rinker Abstract This chapter covers the range of issues involved in the remediation of tendon injuries. The advances that have been made in tendon repair and rehabilitation are…
General Surgery
38 Poland Syndrome
Patrick J. Buchanan and Bruce A. Mast Abstract Poland Syndrome is a developmental defect characterized by varying degrees of unilateral pectoralis major aplasia, thoracic skeletal defects, and ipsilateral syndactyly. The…
34 Breast Reconstruction with Free Flaps
Nasim Abedi, Steven Bernard Abstract This chapter addresses the subject of breast reconstruction based on free tissue transfer. Preoperatively, the authors stress the importance of the patient factors that will…
35 Breast Reconstruction Using the Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Flap
Galen Perdikis and Stephanie L. Koonce Abstract This chapter discusses the use of the latissimus flap in breast reconstruction. Pre- and postsurgical steps are outlined and operative techniques detailed. Numerous…
29 Dupuytren’s and Trigger Finger
Chris McCarthy and Sonu A. Jain Abstract This chapter examines the anatomy, pathology, and treatment of Dupuytren’s disease and the not uncommon malady known as trigger finger. Surgery is typically…
36 Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
Albert Losken and Alexandra M. Hart Abstract This chapter discusses the elements pertinent to successful oncoplastic surgery. The challenge facing surgeons in breast reconstruction is to avoid common deformities (contour…
27 Nerve Compression Syndromes of the Upper Extremity
Loretta Coady-Fariborzian and Winston Richards Abstract This chapter addresses the diagnosis and anatomy of the different kinds of nerve compression that cause numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness primarily in the…
28 Replantation and Amputation of Fingers
Michael Friel and William C. Lineaweaver Abstract This chapter deals with a significant trauma that remedially requires the rapid processing of many issues. Surgery is based on the findings of…
24 Hand Fractures
Lisa Block, A. Neil Salyapongse Abstract This chapter discusses the range of injuries and remedies involved in a fracture to the hand. Practical guidelines are offered for imaging modalities to…
22 Face and Neck Rejuvenation
Ahmed M. Hashem, Rafael A. Couto, Cagri Cakmakoglu, Eliana F. R. Duraes, James E. Zins Abstract This chapter explores in detail the range of considerations, historical perspectives, assessments, and surgical…
