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External fixation in Orthopedic traumatology is a textbook that focuses on the use of external fixation in the acute management of patients with serious orthopedic injuries. The book highlights the indications for external fixation and provides an evidenced based guide to both the specialist orthopedic surgeon and the trainee.The manuscript is organised in 15 chapters covering the indications and surgical techniques for pelvis, lower limb and upper limb injuries, including detailed illustrations and clinical photographs that will enable the reader to rapidly visualise the structure of the construct and to plan the surgery accordingly.More general topics such as damage control orthopedics, the biomechanics of external fixation and medico-legal considerations surrounding the injured patients are also included to provide an overall picture of the Orthopedic trauma patient.The Combined experience of the editors and authors, their involvement in a number of external fixation system designs and their international reputation in the field contribute to making this textbook an essential tool that should be available to all orthopedic surgeons dealing with injured patients.
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External fixation in Orthopedic traumatology is a textbook that focuses on the use of external fixation in the acute management of patients with serious orthopedic injuries. The book highlights the indications for external fixation and provides an evidenced based guide to both the specialist orthopedic surgeon and the trainee.
The manuscript is organised in 15 chapters covering the indications and surgical techniques for pelvis, lower limb and upper limb injuries, including detailed illustrations and clinical photographs that will enable the reader to rapidly visualise the structure of the construct and to plan the surgery accordingly.
More general topics such as damage control orthopedics, the biomechanics of external fixation and medico-legal considerations surrounding the injured patients are also included to provide an overall picture of the Orthopedic trauma patient.
The Combined experience of the editors and authors, their involvement in a number of external fixation system designs and their international reputation in the field contribute to making this textbook an essential tool that should be available to all orthopedic surgeons dealing with injured patients.
Testo aggiuntivo
From the reviews:
“This is an outstanding textbook about the use of the C clamp, and other external fixators for fracture management of the pelvis, upper and lower extremities, and including the wrist and hand bones. … This is a perfect text for orthopaedic surgeons and residents.” (Joseph J. Grenier, Amazon.com, June, 2014)
“This textbook for junior and senior trauma and orthopedic surgeons details external fixation techniques to manage patients with serious orthopedic injuries to the pelvis, lower limb, and upper limb. … The book includes color surgical photos and b&w diagnostic images, decision algorithms, and photos of equipment.” (Reference & Research Book News, June, 2013)
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From the reviews:
"This is an outstanding textbook about the use of the C clamp, and other external fixators for fracture management of the pelvis, upper and lower extremities, and including the wrist and hand bones. ... This is a perfect text for orthopaedic surgeons and residents." (Joseph J. Grenier, Amazon.com, June, 2014)
"This textbook for junior and senior trauma and orthopedic surgeons details external fixation techniques to manage patients with serious orthopedic injuries to the pelvis, lower limb, and upper limb. ... The book includes color surgical photos and b&w diagnostic images, decision algorithms, and photos of equipment." (Reference & Research Book News, June, 2013)
