Overview

Originally founded by three renowned orthopedic masters, Bauer, Kerschbaumer, and Poisel, this atlas has enjoyed a longstanding reputation for the exceptional quality of its surgical, topographic anatomical illustrations. Considerable advances in minimally invasive, endoscopic, and arthroscopic surgery during the last few decades necessitated this updated edition. Special Features The addition of more than 40 new surgical procedures, including soft tissue preservation techniques used in trauma surgery. More than 700 color illustrations drawn directly from cadavers or documentation from the operating room. The authors provide a unique operative guide, gleaned from years of evidence-based, clinical experience. From the cervical spine to the foot and ankle, each part of the body is divided into detailed subsections. Multiple approaches are included to treat common and rare musculoskeletal injuries, conditions, and diseases. The concise descriptions are complemented by meticulously crafted, labelled anatomical drawings illustrating each step of the procedure, from the skin incision to the targeted region to incision closure. Associated indications, patient positioning and preparation, precautions, and dangers are also summarized for each approach. This comprehensive, state-of-the-art atlas is an invaluable surgical resource for all orthopedic surgeons, residents, and medical students. ""

Full Product Details

9783137055020

Table of Contents

Reviews

...easy to read and very practical... -- European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology This is an atlas with excellent illustrations that map musculoskeletal surgical procedures. The color diagrams are anatomically accurate and very well done. -- Doody's Book Review (starred review)

...easy to read and very practical... -- European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology This is an atlas with excellent illustrations that map musculoskeletal surgical procedures. The color diagrams are anatomically accurate and very well done. -- Doody's Book Review (starred review)

...easy to read and very practical... -- European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology This is an atlas with excellent illustrations that map musculoskeletal surgical procedures. The color diagrams are anatomically accurate and very well done. -- Doody's Book Review (starred review)

Author Information

Department of Orthopedics, Red Cross Clinic, Frankfurt, Germany

Tab Content 6

Countries Available