The Acute Hand [Hardcover]

Benisse Lester (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 083850258X | ISBN-13: 978-0838502587 | Publication Date: January 15, 1999 | Edition: 1st

A concise, user-friendly resource addressing the broad range of non-operative hand problems labelled "acute". The text covers identification, evaluation and management of common acute and nontraumatic acute conditions, and includes a chapter on conditions masquerading as acute.

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From the Back Cover

Key Benefit: This concise, user-friendly resource is designed to be your personal, non-operative hand injury consultant. Key Topics: Specifically addressing the broad range of hand problems labeled "acute", this text includes a practical approach to describe, identify, triage, and institute management where appropriate. Nearly 1,000 photographs and line drawings complement the easy-to-read writing style, making this the ideal resource for quick and accurate patient information. Market: Surgeons, emergency physicians, and general practitioners.

About the Author

Benisse Lester, MD (Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 623 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1st edition (January 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 083850258X
• ISBN-13: 978-0838502587
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #609,274 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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