Surgical Rehabilitation of the Upper Limb in Tetraplegia

by Vincent Rod Hentz, Caroline LeClercq MD, Vincent Rod Hentz MD

Surgical Rehabilitation of the Upper Limb in Tetraplegia summarises all knowledge available on the management of the upper limb in tetraplegics. It gives full coverage of the process of patient evaluation, outlines spinal cord injuries in relation to the upper limb, and reviews both surgical and non-surgical rehabilitation in every type of patient, from the very weak to the strong.

For every clinical situation the absolute indications and contraindications, operative detail, post-operative management, expected outcome and common complications are reviewed so that the clinician is able to make a clear decision as to the best course of action in each type of patient.Every aspect of rehabilitation is covered in detail, making this a one-stop resource for both clinicians and therapistsAll surgical options are reviewed, giving surgical detail, post-operative care, possible complications, expected outcomes and salvage proceduresEvery class of patient is covered individually, from the very weak to the strong, and recommendations are made on the best clinical choice in each class of patientHentz is one of the world leaders in upper limb rehabilitation, and the French co-author will provide the European perspective on management, so giving a balanced overview of clinical practice worldwide.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0702022713
• ISBN13: 9780702022715
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: Saunders Ltd.
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 2.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.4" x 9.7"