Orthopedics

Presented according to how foot and ankle pathology is encountered by most orthopaedic surgeons in their practice, this atlas includes chapters dealing with individual common procedures, such as the soft tissue procedure for hullux valgus, as well as sections discussing diagnosis, such as metatarsal..

This second edition of the Bone Mechanics Handbook summarizes the current understanding of bone mechanics with comprehensive coverage of the histology, physiology, and the cell and molecular biology of bone. It includes recent advances related to the mechanical properties of bone, most notably of c..

Presenting recent advancements in research findings and the resulting new schools of thought on the physiology of human bone, this comprehensive reference examines information on dietary pattern and specific nutrients in bone health. Written by experts in the areas of nutrition, bone function, and m..

Examination of the Hand and Wrist..

This reference focuses on individualized spinal injury assessments, immobilization techniques, nonoperative and operative indications, operative fixation strategies, and prognoses. Containing over 1900 references, Fractures of the Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine is an invaluable resource for or..

Representing the vanguard in the field with practical case studies, authoritative recommendations, and a collection of best practices in operative and non-operative treatment, this reference offers step-by-step guidance in the correction and care of fractures affecting the actabulum and pelvis. Deta..

This title offers guidelines to avoid complications in the diagnosis, management, repair and rehabilitation of common, complex and multifaceted fractures of the shoulder girdle. It emphasizes critical issues in clinical and radiographic evaluation for optimal surgical outcomes. The text is also illu..

Addressing the region of the upper extremity, this practical reference features contributions from 17 specialists and supplies state-of-the-art descriptions of diverse fractures, treatment approaches and surgical options. It also includes a chapter on nonunions of the upper extremity...

Hip Replacement offers useful strategies to choose the appropriate biomaterials and implant structure avoid complications in hip replacement surgery analyze the bone-biomaterial interface perform difficult hip reconstructions track in vivo performance of hip prosthetics inhibit implant loosening and..

This first guide devoted to this burgeoning topic, this authoritative reference presents the current understanding of the phenomenon of aseptic loosening of total joint replacements from the molecular and cellular mechanisms of periprosthetic bone loss to the clinical presentation and management str..

An illustrative and in-depth overview of the many available applications and techniques for limb lengthening and reconstruction, this guide provides step-by-step details on the latest surgical procedures for the correction of limb deformities due to congenital defects, growth disturbances, infection..

This reference work brings together the biology, mechanics, neurophysiology and pathophysiology of diseased joints, illustrates available physiologically-based treatments for osteoarthrosis and explains how and when to use them.;Highlighting the most up-to-date biomechanical principles, Mechanics of..