Atlas Of Orthopaedic Surgical Approaches To The Lower Limbs

Enriched by original anatomical artworks this atlas comprehensively presents the diverse orthopaedic approaches to lower limb surgery. Combining clear visual information with a consistent and concise structure, including tips, tricks and pitfalls, this manual presents all the most used approaches in orthopaedic prosthetic surgery and traumatology. Ranging from the hip to the ankle each chapter includes a clear presentation of the joint’ s anatomy, with particular emphasis on vessels, nerves and other relevant anatomic structures. Beautiful water-colour illustrations realized by one of the authors accompany the reader step-by-step through each of the approaches described. This atlas offers a timely and up-to-date resource for both practicing and fellow orthopaedic surgeons with an interest in lower limb surgery.

A comprehensive compendium of most of the approaches required by the orthopedic surgeon, with an informative text supported by simple, anatomically accurate line drawings. Thirteen contributed chapters cover the hip, femur, knee, tibia and fibula, ankle, foot, spine, major neurovascular bundles, shoulder, humerus, elbow, forearm, and wrist and hand. For surgical trainees undertaking orthopedic procedures, and surgical postgraduate examinees and their teachers who may need to update their confidence with unfamiliar approaches. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

This text and atlas is a complete guide to the latest advances in orthopaedic surgical procedures. Divided into ten sections, the book begins with paediatric orthopaedics and congenital conditions. The following chapters cover surgical techniques for disorders in different parts of the musculoskeletal system. The final sections examine bone tumours and plastic surgery. The comprehensive text includes discussion on new orthopaedic procedures for conditions that were previously considered to be inoperable such as congenital pseudarthrosis, shortening of lower limbs, ankylosed hip or knee, and gross deformities of the spine. The book is highly illustrated with more than 3000 clinical and surgical photographs, diagrams and tables. Key points Complete guide to latest advances in orthopaedic surgical procedures Covers surgical techniques for disorders in all sections of the musculoskeletal system Includes discussion on new procedures for conditions previously considered inoperable Highly illustrated with more than 3000 photographs, diagrams and tables

This concise volume contains the essential information an orthopaedic surgeon needs for safe access to the internal structures of the limbs for the whole range of orthopaedic operations.

Features illustrations alongside authoritative descriptions of orthopaedic exposures by renowned surgeons in the field. This text offers insights from orthopaedic surgeons who have originated and developed the approaches described.

This comprehensive, illustrated atlas details techniques used in orthopaedic surgical approaches. Revised and updated, this edition contains new chapters covering percutaneous approaches of the upper and lower extremities, the latest hip replacement techniques and a new anterior approach to the shoulder joint. This edition includes the use of extensive full colour to illustrate veins and arteries, and the text also includes a new section on approaches to the acetabulum and the tibia. Acclaimed in its previous edition, this text continues to serve as a highly organized resource of current surgical approaches.