Recent Advances in Upper Extremity Microsurgery: From Traditional to Perforator FlapsEvolution and Application of Ultrasound for Flap Planning in Upper Extremity ReconstructionSuperficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator Flap Reconstruction of the Upper ExtremityThin Profunda Artery Perforator Flap for Hand and Upper Extremity CoverageThin and Thinned Anterolateral Thigh Flaps for Upper Extremity ReconstructionEvolution and Diversity of Medial Sural Artery Perforator Flap for Hand ReconstructionThe Role of Microsurgery in Coverage of Defects of the HandMicrosurgical Treatment for Arteriovenous Malformations in the HandAdvances in Pediatric Toe TransfersThe Foot as a Donor Site for Reconstruction in the HandFunctional Free Muscle Transfer for Reconstruction of Traumatic Adult Brachial Plexus InjuriesFunctioning Free Muscle Transplantation to Restore Finger Movement for Sequalae of Volkmann Ischemic ContractureSurgical Treatment of Lymphedema in the Upper ExtremityAlternative Flap Options for Upper Extremity ReconstructionSimultaneous or Delayed Free Tissue Transfer in Combination with Replantation Surgery

In this issue of Hand Clinics, guest editors Drs. Harvey Chim and Kevin Chung bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Advances in Microsurgical Reconstruction in the Upper Extremity. Top experts in the field discuss techniques, outcomes, and new developments such as perforator mapping, thin flaps, and functional muscle transfers, providing surgeons with expert guidance and resources in order to maximize function.
- Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including recent advances in upper extremity microsurgery: from traditional to perforator flaps; evolution and application of ultrasound for flap planning in upper extremity reconstruction; functional free muscle transfers for reconstruction of the paralytic limb; functional free muscle transfers for reconstruction of brachial plexus injuries; and more.
- Provides in-depth clinical reviews on advances in microsurgical reconstruction in the upper extremity, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.
- Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.