by Michel Merle (Hôpital Kirchberg, Luxembourg) & Aymeric Y T Lim (National University Hospital, Singapore)

The volume contains essential information on elective (non-emergency) hand surgery practice. The author, M Merle, a world authority in surgery of the rheumatoid hand, synthesizes the depth of his experience into the book, and presents the management of these conditions in a clear manner. All the elective procedures are described in great detail and depth. The quality of illustrations is outstanding and is superior to any other hand textbooks on the market.

There are very few textbooks on elective hand surgery and this will be an essential resource for orthopedic surgeons, rheumatologists, and physiotherapists.

• Osteoarthritis of the Hand and Wrist:
  • Wrist Osteoarthritis (M Merle & Ph Voche)
  • Trapeziometacarpal Joint Osteoarthritis (M Merle)
  • Osteoarthritis of the Digital Joints (M Merle et al.)
• Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hand and Wrist:
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (J-N Tamisier)
  • Rheumatoid Wrist (M Merle)
  • Hand Deformities in Rheumatoid Arthritis (M Merle)
  • Hand Therapy and Splinting in Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Degenerative Hand Conditions:
  • Dupuytren's Disease (M Merle)
  • Lateral Epicondylitis (C Camp)
  • Raynaud's Syndrome (R Gomis et al.)
• Nerve Compression Syndromes:
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (M Merle & J Borrelly)
  • Ulnar Nerve Compression (C Camps)
  • Median Nerve Compression (Ph Voche & M Merle)
  • Radial Nerve Compression (M Merle & L Vaienti)