Sports Injuries of the Elbow and Hand, An Issue of Hand Clinics

William B. Geissler (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

2009
W B Saunders Co Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-4377-1223-0 (ISBN)

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Athletic injuries of the upper extremity are on a rise for numerous reasons. These injuries are not confined just to the hand and wrist, but involve the entire upper extremity. This title focuses on athletic injuries of the hand, wrist, and elbow. It describes both open and arthroscopic management of these sometimes complex injuries.

Athletic injuries of the upper extremity are on a rise for numerous reasons. The incidents of "weekend warrior injuries continue to grow due to the baby boomers generation ideology of staying fit. In addition, young athletes participate in sports activities year round with some athletes participating in a single sport for the entire year, frequently overloading their upper extremity without time to recuperate. Athletic injuries are not confined just to the hand and wrist, but involve the entire upper extremity. This edition of Hand Clinics concentrates on athletic injuries of the hand, wrist, and elbow. Recognized leaders from across the country were asked to contribute their expertise in the management of athletic injuries to the upper extremity. Both open and arthroscopic management of these sometimes complex injuries are described in detail in this exciting upcoming edition.

Reihe/Serie	The Clinics: Orthopedics
Zusatzinfo	Illustrations
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	178 x 254 mm
Gewicht	530 g
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Sportmedizin
ISBN-10	1-4377-1223-1 / 1437712231
ISBN-13	978-1-4377-1223-0 / 9781437712230
Zustand	Neuware