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This fifteenth volume in the EUROPEAN INSTRUCTIONAL LECTURES series continues the format of educational chapters from across Orthopaedics and Traumatology contributed by distinguished Orthopaedic Educators in Europe. It provides current material and major advances covering a range of topics including General Orthopaedics, Basic Science and Technology, Musculoskeletal Tumours, Infections, Paediatric Orthopaedics, Trauma, Spine, Upper Limb, Hip, Knee and Lower Leg. All the chapters are based on lectures presented at the 16th EFORT Congress in Prague, Czech Republic. The lectures are an authoritative source of information illustrated by radiographs, MRI, CT and PET Scans, operative photographs, tables and line drawings as appropriate. They are an invaluable source of instruction for Surgeons and Trainees alike. This book was edited by Professor George Bentley, Chairman, Scientific Publications Committee of EFORT.
List of contents
Economics of Orthopaedic Infections: A Bottomless Pit.- Updated Animal Models in Orthopaedics Research.- Fractures and Complications Related To Osteoporosis.- RSA Studies in Implant Research.- Instability of the Ankle.- SCFE: Surgical Options.- Proximal Humerus Fractures in Children and Adolescents.- Pelvic Reconstruction in Oncology.- Knee Injuries in Children.- Prevention of Deep Infection in THA.- Revision in Metal-On-Metal THA: Current Knowledge.- Treatment of PJI.- Microbiology/Biofilm/Antibiotics for Dummies.- Diagnostics In PJI.- Patello-Femoral Prosthesis.- Perioperative Management in TKR.- The Role of THR in Patients with Concomitant Back Pain.- Distal Radius Fractures: Indication for Plate Fixation.- Treatment of Fragility Fractures in the Upper Extremity.- Extra capsular Proximal Femur Fractures: Indications for (Primary) Arthroplasty.
About the author
Professor George Bentley is Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Director of the Institute of Orthopaedics, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA 4LP, UK. He is Director of Clinical Studies, Clinical Training and Research Advisor. Furthermore, he is Honorary Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Trust, Stanmore. He is Past President of EFORT, Chairman Awards and Prizes Committee and Chairman Scientific Publication Committee.
