The 5th Edition of this classic text combines the expertise of hand surgeons and hand therapists to detail the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of hand disorders. This comprehensive resource covers the entire upper extremity, with increased coverage of wrist and elbow problems. Up-to-the-minute chapters present the latest information on treatment of edema*rehabilitation of compression neuropathies(such as carpal tunnel syndrome)*cumulative trauma disorders, and pain management Extensive new material on wrist, elbow and shoulder In-depth coverage of new topics including upper extremity, outcome assessment, radial tunnel syndrome, tend on transfers for brachial plexus palsy, manual edema - mobilization, management of breast cancer related edemas, tendonitis in the hand and wrist, psychological effects of upper extremity disorders, clinical examination of the wrist and elbow, triangular fibrocartilage complex injuries, stiff elbow, nerve injuries about the shoulder, electrical injuries, tendon transfers in the rheumatoid hand, osteoarthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus of the hand, kinesiotaping, soft splints, upper extremity difficulties of instrumental musicians and focal hand dystonia.