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BOOK REVIEW A BIOCHEMICAL AND MORPHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF HUMAN HAND JOINTS By Jurgen Koebke. Vol. 80 in Advances in Anatomy Embryology and Cell Biology. 85 pages, 50 Figs including B and W photographs, Index, References. Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, Tokyo, 1983 DM54. ISBN 3-540-12438-I. Approx. &15. The title of this publication is somewhat misleading until it is pointed out that it is a revised version of a University thesis and published under the series heading of Advances in Anatomy, Embryology and Cell Biology. The joints considered are the radiocarpal, the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb and the metacarpophalangeal joints. Even here the focus of attention is directed primarily upon the articular cartilages. Within these parameters the author offers an excellent study on the relationships between structure and stresses upon the joints. This relationship is also considered in the light of what is found compared with what is to be expected in the cartilage on injury and ageing . This work will be of considerable interest to those specialising in the various arthropathies but other potential readers should not be misled by the rather broad sweep of the title. K. M. Backhouse BRITISH SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND Spring Meeting, 1985 in Cairo, Egypt, with East Mediterranean Hand Society. 7th~9th March 1985, with optional tour of Upper Egypt. Further details from the Secretary, Royal College of Surgeons. COURSE IN UPPER LIMB PROSTHETICS, GLASGOW 21st-25th January 1985. Prof. J. Hughes, Nat. Centrefor Training in Prosthetics and Orthotics, University of Strathclyde, Curran Building 13 1 St. James Road Glasgow G4 OLS Scotland. “THE HAND” BACK ISSUES 1969-1983 Volumes 1-15 SPECIAL OFFER DURING 1984 While we hold sufficient stock, we are making the following offer-complete set of all previous issues of The Hand for only &150.00 or $300.00. This is an opportunity to obtain a unique record of the development and progress of your area of specialization. If you only require specific issues to make up your set, please let us know. Copies of individual back issues are available at a price of g12.00 or $24.00 each. Cheques payable to Longman Group Ltd. Send orders to MS L. Young, Churchill Livingstone, Robert Stevenson House, l-3 Baxter’s Place, Leith Walk, Edinburgh EHl 3AF. VOL.~-BNo.3

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AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND 40th Annual Meeting Las Vegas, 21-23 January 1985, Resident Conference 20th January 1985, Information from Society Secretary, 3025 South Parker Road, Suite 65, Aurora, Colorado, 80014, U.S.A. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES 1985 Complicated Problems in Hand Surgery, Snowmass Colorado March 24-29 1985 Ezrl Z Browne. The Hand Wound and Its Treatment, Bermuda, April 15-17 1985. F William Bora Vascular Diseases and Injuries in the Upper Limb, Baltimore, Maryland, May 9-l 1 E. F. Shaw Wilgis and Andrew Weiland. Primary Care of Hand Injuries, Cleveland Ohio, May 13-14 1985 Earl J. Fleegler and James E. Culvae. Common Problems and Difficult Decisions in Hand Surgery, Niagara Falls, New York, June 19-22 1985 Clayton A. Palmer. Trauma to the Hand, Diagnosis, Treatment and Functional Restoration, Ann Arbor, Michigan September 16-18 1985 Dean S. Lewis. Implant Surgery for the Hand and Upper Extremity, Grand Rapids, Michigan September 16-18 A. B. Swanson. Clinical Reconstructive Upper Extremity Microsurgery, San Francisco Cal. October lo-12 1985 Harry J. Buncke. Workshop in Reconstructive Surgery of the Hand Valhalla New York December 13-15 1985 Robert J. Schultz. Information for ASSM Secretary. Address above. AMERICAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION Fifth A.O.A. International Symposium. “Limb Reconstruction-Micro or Macrosurgery” Boca Raton Hotel, Boca Raton, Florida, November 7-l 1, 1984. James Urbaniak, M. D. c/o Rosenbluth Travel, 229 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 U.S.A. THE JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY, BRITISH VOLUME. SUBSCRIPTION RATES 1985 E31.50 $62.00 Institutions f26.00 $45 .oo Individuals $32.00 Students, Residents f15.00 $27.50 Single Copies THE JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY, AMERICAN VOLUME. The Subscription rate for the year 1985 will be the same as for 1984. The additional charge for postage and handling will be increased for foreign members from $8.00 to $10.00 due to postal increase:Rates Institutions U.S.A. $59.00 Overseas $69.00 Individuals U.S.A. $3 1.00 Overseas $41 .OO 353