This book focuses on the area of Hand & Wrist and Trauma. It helps readers learn the most up-to-date techniques to successfully diagnose and treat all types scaphoid fractures. World-renowned and widely published experts provide in-depth coverage of anatomy, radiology, and treatment of acute and chronic injuries, pediatric injuries, scaphoid fractures associated with osteonecrosis of proximal pole and with associated perilunar instabilities - even salvage options for nonsalvagable scaphoid nonunions.The chapters include: Scaphoid Fractures and Nonunions; The Anatomy of the Scaphoid Challenges in Imaging; Scaphoid Fractures; Treatment of Acute Scaphoid Fractures; Treatment of Scaphoid Nonunions; Transscaphoid Perilunar Injuries: Treatment and Outcome; Scaphoid Fractures in Children; and Long-Standing Scaphoid Nonunions. This monograph will prove an excellent reference and educational tool to understand the current concepts of management, complications and salvage options for scaphoid fractures and nonuions."The Monograph Series" draws on current literature to support diagnosis, initial treatment, and management decision making for specific orthopaedic conditions. "Complications in Orthopaedics" is a richly illustrated, in-depth case-based discussion of treatment options for specific orthopaedic complications - and how to prevent the complications from occurring in the first place!Together, they will enhance your diagnostic and treatment skills for a range of conditions and help you prepare for common complications.