Surgical Treatment of Orthopaedic Trauma ─ A Comprehensive Text and Video Guide

updated edition reflects recent advances in orthopaedic traumatology

and a wealth of evidence-based, clinical expertise from world-class

surgeons. It expands on the award-winning 2007 edition, with a more

extensive video library that is notable in depth and breadth. The

expertly written and richly illustrated text, coupled with the

remarkable video compilation, enable surgeons to augment skills,

overcome challenges, perfect surgical techniques, and successfully

manage even the most complex cases.

Master orthopaedic surgeons

present state-of-the art approaches for treating traumatic injuries

that range from those that are life-threatening to the more routine.

Throughout 36 chapters and professionally produced videos, cutting-edge

concepts and step-by-step guidance are provided on the following:

• Clinical evaluation
• Injury classification
• Standardized guidelines
• Non-operative methods
• Indications for surgical treatment
• Current surgical techniques
• Comorbidities, potential hazards, and complications
• Clinical pearls, tips and tricks
• Surviving the night
• Outcome data
• Case studies

• More

  than 150 high-quality surgical videos are a superb learning tool,

  providing ample opportunity to watch, listen, and acquire new insights

  from orthopaedic experts as they perform a wide array of surgeries

• Videos

  detail surgical procedures from preoperative planning and patient

  positioning to suturing the skin, featuring personalized commentary

  that delivers one-on-one training

• More than 1,500 first-rate illustrations, diagrams, and radiographic studies

impressive, multimedia resource is an invaluable, must-have tool for

orthopaedic surgeons, emergency room physicians, and residents who

treat patients with traumatic skeletal injuries. It also provides a

fundamental resource for board-exam preparation.