- Features a step-by-step approach enabling the reader to easily assimilate the material covered
- Contains concise practically applicable guidance on how to apply the most recent advances in the field into daily clinical practice
- Provides therapeutic pathway diagrams of best practice
The second edition of this book concisely covers the most recent developments in orthopedics and trauma. It features detailed descriptions, x rays, clinical and therapeutic pathway diagrams for a number of commonly encountered disorders including fractures, metabolic disorders, bone tumors, and amputations enabling the reader to develop a deep understanding of the latest information on how to successfully diagnose and treat these patients.
General Principles of Orthopedics and Traumais an ideal resource for trainees and junior surgeons seeking an easy to follow clinical guide on how to successfully diagnose and treat patients with orthopedic and trauma disorders. It is also of use to the experienced practitioner seeking a practically applicable text on the latest advances in the field.
Table of Contents- Anatomy of Bone, Fracture, and Fracture Healing
- Complications of Fractures
- Fractures in Children
- Infection
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Tuberculosis
- Peripheral Nerve Lesions
- Congenital Anomalies
- Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders
- Developmental Disorders
- Degenerative Disorders
- Poliomyelitis and Spina Bifida
- Cerebral Palsy
- Bone Tumors
- Low Back Pain
- General Affections of the Soft Tissues
- Amputations
- Arthroscopy and Tissue Engineering
- Total Joint Replacement
- Recent Advances in Imaging and Radiology in Orthopedics
- Plaster of Paris
- Emergencies in Orthopedics
- Sports Injuries to the Hip Joint
- Stem Cells in Orthopedics
- 3D Printing in Orthopedicy
- External Fixation
- The Principles of the Ilizarov Apparatus
- The Direct Anterior Approach to the Hip
- Use of Robotic-Assisted Surgery in Orthopedics
- The Interlocking Nailing System and Technique
- Total Knee Replacement
- Endoscopic Surgery in Orthopedics
- Hip-Preserving Surgery
- Recent Advances in Minimally Invasive Surgery in Trauma and Elective Surgery
- Short-Stem Total Hip Arthroplasty
- Advances in Bearing Surfaces of Total Hip Arthroplasty
