This encyclopedic volume addresses vascular disease, rheumatic disease, tumors, and diseases of the skin and fingernails. Provides detailed coverage of the hand * from etiology and pathophysiology to diagnosis and surgical treatment. This volume contains essential information on all-new topics, provided by leading authorities from around the world. Intraoperative photos and clear X-rays, plus illustrations drawn under Dr. Tubiana's supervision, offer excellent guidance for diagnosis and surgical technique. TOPICS OF OTHER TUBIANA VOLUMES: Volume I - Basic Principles Volume II - Surgical Techniques: Surgery of the Skin and Skeleton of the Hand Volume III - Surgery of Tendons, Nerves and Vessels as Well as Management of Burns, Radiation Injuries and Mutilations Volume IV - Neurologic Disorders of the Hand