Congenital Deformities of the Hand and Upper Limb
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Congenital Deformities of the Hand and Upper Limb

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Reference Quality
Overall Score 4.0/5
Strengths
Authored by international experts from China and the USA, covers rare syndromes and includes genetic and microsurgical advancements.
Limitations
Absence of updates since 2014 may limit its shelf life as a go-to reference for rapidly evolving molecular and surgical techniques.
Recommendations
Valuable as a foundational reference for hand surgery libraries and multidisciplinary congenital anomaly teams.
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This book introduces readers to all clinical aspects of congenital anomalies of the hand and upper limb, and offers extensive information on their surgical management, including plastic surgery, pediatric surgery, hand surgery, orthopedic surgery, and general surgery. Drawing on extensive research of related cases, articles and relevant books, and over a thousand pictures of hand deformities, the book addresses the morphology, structure, and defects of hand deformities, while also providing methods for hand examination and hand function assessment. The authors are professors and experts in plastic surgery, hand surgery, and orthopedics from China and the USA, who spent over two years composing and compiling this book.
ISBN-139789811353192
ISBN-109811353190
PublisherSpringer
Publication DateDecember 2018
Edition1
Languageen
FormatHardcover

Expert Analysis & Insights

In-depth editorial assessment across key dimensions

5 dimensions analyzed
Reference Quality
4.0

Authored by international experts from China and the USA, covers rare syndromes and includes genetic and microsurgical advancements.

Valuable as a foundational reference for hand surgery libraries and multidisciplinary congenital anomaly teams.

Knowledge Depth
4.0

Fifteen chapters covering embryology, rare conditions (twin deformity, constriction band), and specialized topics like hand hemangiomas and microsurgery.

Appropriate for subspecialists seeking a thorough, single-volume foundation in congenital hand and upper limb surgery.

Practical Application
4.0

Integrates hand examination methodology, functional assessment, and surgery timing selection to directly inform daily clinical decisions.

Best used as a daily desk reference for congenital hand clinic planning and preoperative functional evaluation.

Clinical Relevance
4.0

Covers surgical management across plastic, pediatric, hand, and orthopedic surgery with emphasis on morphology and functional defects.

Suited for hand surgeons and plastic surgery clinicians who need a cross-specialty clinical overview to avoid common management pitfalls.

Pedagogical Value
4.0

Systematic progression from embryology and classification to specific deformities, enriched by examination and functional assessment methods.

Ideal for surgical trainees and instructors seeking a structured visual reference for didactic teaching on congenital hand anomalies.