Overview
Newly revised and updated, this book provides geriatricians and orthopedic surgeons with the most vital tools to treat elderly patients who sustain a variety of fractures. The text uniquely encompass the etiologies of fracture in the elderly, perioperative management, the surgical treatment of common fractures in the elderly, as well as rehabilitation and prevention in the older patient. It focuses on the most current data and opinions regarding assessment and management of geriatric conditions that predispose the elderly to fracture, perioperative complications and subsequent functional decline. Unlike any other text, experts in both orthopedics and geriatrics review the content of each chapter for readability and appeal to his/her respective discipline, making this the physician’s ultimate guide to treating elderly patients with injuries. Fractures in the Elderly, Second Edition is a valuable resource for geriatricians, orthopedic surgeons, physiologists, and rehabilitation specialists.
Full Product Details
Author: Robert J. Pignolo ,
Jaimo Ahn
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 2nd ed. 2018
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.625kg
ISBN: 9783030101725
ISBN 10: 303010172
Pages: 315
Publication Date: 21 December 2018
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Language: English
Reviews
“This well-written and constructed book provides a practical and comprehensive overview of fractures in the geriatric population. … The audience includes residents and practitioners in the fields of geriatric medicine and orthopedic surgery who treat the elderly. … This is an important addition to the medical library that serves practitioners … .” (Samuel J. Chmell, Doody's Book Reviews, May, 2018)
This well-written and constructed book provides a practical and comprehensive overview of fractures in the geriatric population. ... The audience includes residents and practitioners in the fields of geriatric medicine and orthopedic surgery who treat the elderly. ... This is an important addition to the medical library that serves practitioners ... . (Samuel J. Chmell, Doody's Book Reviews, May, 2018)
Author Information
Robert J. Pignolo, MD, PhD Chair, Division of Geriatric Medicine & Gerontology Robert and Arlene Kogod Professor of Geriatric Medicine Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Rochester, MN, USA Jaimo Ahn, MD, PhD, FACS Advisory Dean and Co-Director, Orthopaedic Trauma & Fracture Reconstruction Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
