An Evidence-Based Approach to Fingertip Disease: A Comprehensive Guide for Surgeons and Physicians

This pioneering textbook is the first of its kind, offering a thorough understanding of normal fingertip anatomy, embryology, histopathology, and microbiology. Written by renowned experts in the field, the book provides lucid explanations accompanied by illustrative diagrams and pictures, enabling readers to grasp the intricacies of the fingertip and its pathological conditions.

Understanding Fingertip Injuries and Amputations

With numerous studies and publications on fingertip injuries and amputations, the book’s editor, J. Terrence Jose Jerome, has authored a chapter on surgical anatomy and classification of fingertip injuries. This chapter provides a clear understanding of amputations based on anatomical structures, facilitating the development of effective treatment plans for surgeons.

Managing Fingertip Infections: A Vital Aspect of Learning

Infections of the fingertip are a critical topic for learning and effective treatment. A dedicated chapter explores bacterial, fungal, and other infections of the fingertip, followed by a subsequent chapter discussing the principles, techniques, procedures, and outcomes of surgical treatment.

Advanced Techniques for Fingertip Amputation Management

The book covers the management of fingertip amputations, featuring advanced, state-of-the-art techniques and various reconstructive options. Surgeons can refresh their skills and aspirants can master these techniques from the outset, with the range of management including conservative, reposition flaps, reconstructive flaps, microsurgery, and super microsurgery, as well as all components of the therapeutic armamentarium.

Comprehensive Coverage of Fingertip-Related Topics

Dedicated chapters delve into thumb injuries, children’s fingertip anomalies and injuries, fractures, dislocations of the fingertip, benign and malignant tumors, connective tissue disorders, rehabilitation, splints, therapy, and medico-legal aspects of the fingertip, making this book a valuable resource.

Special Features:

• Chapters contributed by authors from around the world, many of whom have pioneered the techniques they describe.
• Surgical procedures are described in a step-by-step manner and illustrated in detail with high-quality photographs, illustrations, and videos.
• Accessible writing style with interactive and reader-friendly study in every chapter.

Product Details:

• Binding: Hardback
• Date: April 2023
• Edition: 1
• Year: 2023
• Illustrations: 525
• Pages: 332
• ISBN: 9789392819360