Reconstruction of the Thumb and Finger 1st Edition

📘 Reconstruction of the Thumb and Finger

Edited by David T. W. Chiu, Guy Foucher, J. William Littler, Joseph Upton, and Fu‑Chan Wei

🧠 Overview

Reconstruction of the Thumb and Finger is a comprehensive, authoritative orthopedic surgery reference focused on the reconstruction of thumb and finger defects, covering injuries from simple to highly complex. This in‑depth surgical manual synthesizes decades of experience from world‑renowned hand surgeons and provides a structured approach to evaluating and managing traumatic, congenital, and acquired hand defects.

🔬 Key Features

• Detailed anatomical and functional overview of the hand, thumb, and digits, with emphasis on reconstructive principles.

• Systematic classification of defects using a Digital Defect Index (DDI), facilitating communication and treatment planning.

• Coverage of 20+ reconstruction zones from thumb and finger levels to wrist considerations.

• Techniques ranging from pedicle flaps and digital transposition to microvascular free tissue transfer.

• Case‑based discussion of treatment rationale, objectives, multiple reconstructive options, technical tips, long‑term outcomes, and clinical pearls.

• Combines classic and modern techniques, bridging historical experience with current microsurgical practice.

💡 Key Benefits

• Offers comprehensive surgical guidance for reconstructive procedures on the thumb and fingers.

• Helps clinicians develop a clear diagnostic and planning framework for complex hand defects.

• Provides longitudinal insights, including long‑term outcomes and evidence from older and newer cases.

• Serves as both a teaching resource and practical operating reference for hand surgeons of all levels.

👨‍⚕️ Ideal For

• Hand and microsurgeons

• Orthopedic and plastic surgeons

• Surgical residents and fellows specializing in hand surgery

• Allied health professionals involved in hand rehabilitation and therapy

🗂 Recommended Categories

• Musculoskeletal Surgery

• Operative Orthopaedics

• Hand/Upper Extremity Surgery (fits under Orthopedic Surgery/Trauma scope)

• Orthopedic Surgery

• Medical Education / Reference

• Surgical Techniques & Atlases

• Musculoskeletal Education

⭐ Recommendation

A definitive surgical reference for thumb and finger reconstruction that blends rich surgical experience with structured clinical reasoning. It is ideal for practitioners who manage complex hand trauma, congenital anomalies, and perform advanced reconstructive procedures, providing both depth and practical applicability.