Reconstructive Hand Surgery — Specialized Surgery Treaty

Surgery · Clinical Specialties

How it begins

Analytical manual focused on the anatomical, biomechanical and functional restoration of the upper limb. Technical compendium of microsurgery, tendon, nerve and complex tissue coverage reconstructions for the reconstructive surgeon.

What it covers

1. Hand Surgery
2. Surgical Anatomy and Applied Biomechanics
3. · The Osteoarticular Framework and the Biomechanics of the Arches
4. · Synovial Sheaths and Flexor Pulleys System
5. · Vascularization and Digital Innervation
6. General Principles and Surgical Planning
7. · The "Ladder" vs. the "Elevator" Reconstructor
8. · Surgical Management of Ischemia (Pneumatic Cuff)
9. · Magnification and Instrument Selection
10. Initial Management of Complex Hand Trauma
11. · Definition and Evaluation of the Catastrophic Hand
12. · Surgical Priority Algorithm in Emergencies
13. Flexor Tendon Reconstruction
14. · Verdan Zones (IFSSH Classification)
15. · Biomaterials and Architecture of the Tendon Suture
16. Extensor Tendon Reconstruction
17. · Kleinert and Verdan Zone Classification for Extenders
18. Neurorrhaphy, Nerve Grafts and Transfers
19. · Direct Neurorrhaphy Techniques
20. · Autologous Nerve Grafts and Regeneration Conduits
21. · High Precision Nerve Transfers (Neurotizations)
22. Tendon Transfers for Nerve Paralysis
23. · The Surgical Commandments of Boyes and Brand
24. · Transfer Schemes by Type of Paralysis
25. Microsurgery and Revascularization of the Hand
26. · Indications for Reimplantation of Limbs and Fingers
27. · Repair Sequence in Digital Reimplantation
28. · Prevention and Management of Vasospasm and Flow Insufficiency
29. Skin Coverage Flaps
30. · Local Flaps for Fingertip Reconstruction
31. · Regional Forearm and Wrist Flaps
32. · Microvascular Free Flaps
33. Osteosynthesis and Bone Reconstruction
34. · Principles of Osteosynthesis in Hand Surgery (AO Standard)
35. · Treatment of Segmental Bone Defects
36. Arthroplasty, Arthrodesis and Hand Stiffness
37. · Surgical Pathophysiology of PFI Rigidity
38. · Resection Arthroplasty vs. Joint Implants
39. · Rescue Arthrodesis and Functional Positions
40. Special Soft Tissue Pathologies
41. · Dupuytren's Aponeurotic Contracture
42. · Compartment Syndrome of the Hand and Fasciotomies
43. · Complex Hand Infections (Suppurative Tenosynovitis)
44. Congenital Malformations of the Hand
45. · Modified Swanson Classification (IFSSH)
46. · Surgical Management of Syndactyly
47. · Preaxial Polydactyly (Thumb Duplication)
48. Rehabilitation, Therapies and Postoperative Prognosis
49. · Early Mobilization Protocols for Flexor Tendons
50. · Sensitive Reeducation and Management of Neuropathic Pain
51. · Hand Functional Assessment Scales