Overview

Pelvic and acetabular trauma in its complexity is a challenge to the trauma surgeon which is similar to polytrauma and therefore requires consistent management. This comprehensive text deals with the entire scope of pelvic and acetabular trauma. Requirements and solutions are documented ranging from pre-clinical management to rehabilitation, from simple pelvic fracture to complex pelvic trauma.

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Author:   Tim Pohlemann ,  Keith A. Mayo ,  Harald Tscherne
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   Edition. ed.
ISBN:  

9783540205081

ISBN 10:   354020508
Pages:   520
Publication Date:   January 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Unknown
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Pelvic Ring Fractures: Surgical anatomy; biomechanics and pathobiomechanics; classification and definitions; epidemiology of pelvic injuries; diagnostics; emergency treatment and complex pelvic trauma; decision making and indications for pelvic stabilization; therapy; complications; special situations pelvic ring; long term results after pelvic injuries; late corrections; clinical example malhealing of the pelvic ring . Acetabular Fractures: anatomy and pathoanatomy acetabulum; radiological anatomy; classification; primary treatment and decision making; approaches to the acetabulum; therapy; complications; special situations acetabulum fractures; results and longterm prognoses; delayed cases and late reconstruction; treatment of posttraumatic sequelae.

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