Offering a complete, fully integrated approach to the entire field of orthopaedic surgery, this reference covers basic science, anatomy, surgical approaches, evaluation, treatment and anticipated outcome. Highlights include full discussions of: musculoskeletal soft tissues, joint pathology, imaging techniques, trauma, oncology, adult and pediatric orthopaedics, medical malpractice, and evolving telemedicine technology. The book's detailed yet easy-to-read format aids in implementing the practical tips and guidelines, highlighted throughout. With its complete approach, this book also provides the core curriculum for orthopaedic residents, including state-of-the-art sections on gene therapy, outpatient orthopaedics, new surgical procedures, and resource management.
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PGY1 residents can read the text from cover to cover to gain a general foundation of knowledge.
Stay up to date with the most current procedures - more than 50 procedures are new to this edition! Quickly review the relevant trauma or pathophysiology before viewing step-by-step coverage of the procedure.
The book is also ideal for seasoned clinicians studying for the ABOS recertification exams and motivated medical students preparing for orthopaedic surgery rotations.
OKU 12 brings you a comprehensive synthesis of the latest clinical thinking and best practices across all orthopaedic specialty areas.
"The Atlas of Essential Orthopaedic Procedures is a concise, visual textbook that offers a unique approach for reviewing and solidifying the foundation for over 100 essential surgical procedures across the orthopaedic specialties.
Select chapters are enhanced with videos that bring the techniques to life. This new volume provides online access to the current volume and every volume back to and including Volume 51.
Other chapters are new to this volume and cover the shoulder, the elbow, the knee, the ankle, and the use of arthroscopy to correct hip problems caused by sports injuries.
This is the first major new comprehensive text and reference on surgical techniques in orthopaedics.
The high-quality surgical images throughout the book will enhance the reader's understanding of the material presented. In addition, each chapter ends with a summary and three key points. [taken from preface].