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Overview
The Secrets Series® is breaking new ground again. This volume in the very popular Secrets Series® is back in an exciting, updated, and completely redesigned 3rd Edition. A new, two-color page layout, a more portable size, and a list of the "Top 100 Secrets" in hand surgery help readers to better meet the challenges they face today. Readers will still find all of the features they rely on the Secret Series® for—a question- and -answer format, lists, mnemonics, tables, and an informal tone that make reference fast and easy. No matter what questions arise, in practice or while preparing for the hand surgery boards, this 3rd Edition has the answers—in print and online.
• Uses bulleted lists, tables, short answers, and a highly detailed index to expedite reference.
• Features pearls, tips, memory aids, and "secrets" from the experts.
• Covers all of today's most common conditions and their treatment.
• Presents a list of the "Top 100 Secrets" to keep in mind during residency and practice.
• Features a new, more compact trim size (5 1/4" x 8 1/2") for enhanced portability.
• Makes information easier to find with a new, two-color page layout and "Key Points" boxes.
• Identifies useful websites to facilitate obtaining additional information on a specific topic, and provides live links in online version.
The Secrets Series is breaking new ground again. This volume in the very popular Secrets Series is back in an exciting, updated, and completely redesigned 3rd Edition. A new, two-color page layout, a more portable size, and a list of the "Top 100 Secrets" in hand surgery help readers to better meet the challenges they face today. Readers will still find all of the features they rely on the Secret Series for—a question- and -answer format, lists, mnemonics, tables, and an informal tone that make reference fast and easy. No matter what questions arise, in practice or while preparing for the hand surgery boards, this 3rd Edition has the answers—in print and online.
Synopsis
Chapters on biomechanics, brain injury/cerebral palsy, electro- diagnosis, frostbite, and hand therapy update the 1998 edition. Jebson (orthopedic surgery, U. of Michigan Medical Center) and Kasdan (plastic and reconstructive surgery, U. of Louisville School of Medicine) lead a team of US contributors in providing medical exam questions with concise answers. Includes illustrations.
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Mark H. Gonzalez
This is an overview of hand surgery that is written in a question and answer format. The purpose is to provide an overview of hand surgery for the medical student and house officer. The book is written for medical students and house officers. It is also appropriate for junior residents. The authors are from a broad cross-section, and include junior attendings and senior professors. The illustrations are adequate. The references are basic. This is a very basic text written for the medical student and house officer. It is easy to read, but the depth and quality of the questions varies from chapter to chapter. Some minor conditions are covered in detail, while in some cases important conditions are not given enough explanation. The book is not comprehensive, but covers most major points.
Editorials
Mark H. Gonzalez
This is an overview of hand surgery that is written in a question and answer format. The purpose is to provide an overview of hand surgery for the medical student and house officer. The book is written for medical students and house officers. It is also appropriate for junior residents. The authors are from a broad cross-section, and include junior attendings and senior professors. The illustrations are adequate. The references are basic. This is a very basic text written for the medical student and house officer. It is easy to read, but the depth and quality of the questions varies from chapter to chapter. Some minor conditions are covered in detail, while in some cases important conditions are not given enough explanation. The book is not comprehensive, but covers most major points.From The Critics
Reviewer: Mark H Gonzalez, MD (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)Description:This is an overview of hand surgery that is written in a question and answer format.
Purpose:The purpose is to provide an overview of hand surgery for the medical student and house officer.
Audience:The book is written for medical students and house officers. It is also appropriate for junior residents. The authors are from a broad cross-section, and include junior attendings and senior professors.
Features:The illustrations are adequate. The references are basic.
Assessment:This is a very basic text written for the medical student and house officer. It is easy to read, but the depth and quality of the questions varies from chapter to chapter. Some minor conditions are covered in detail, while in some cases important conditions are not given enough explanation. The book is not comprehensive, but covers most major points.