Orthopaedic surgical approaches
By: Mark D. Miller ... [et al.] ; associate editor, Jennifer Hart ; illustrators, Anita Impagliazzo, Tiffany S. DaVanzo, Burt Falgui.
Contributors: Miller, Mark D.
Publisher: Saunders/Elsevier; Saunders
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Philadelphia, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 599
ISBN-13: 9781416034469
Subjects: Orthopedic surgery -- Atlases; Orthopedic Procedures -- Atlases; Musculoskeletal Diseases -- surgery -- Atlases; Musculoskeletal System -- surgery -- Atlases
Genres: Atlases.
Description: Provides an expert, illustrative guide to the full array of common and contemporary surgical approaches in orthopaedics. Organized by anatomical region and by procedure, it provides overviews of regional anatomy, cross-sectional anatomy, landmarks, and hazards; plus patient positioning, incisions, superficial and deep dissection and closure for each approach. The book includes the very latest advances in arthroscopic, mini-incision and computer-assisted techniques. Plus a bonus DVD features narrated video clips of surgical approaches. Provides over 1,000 original full color drawings and color photographs depicting the full range of contemporary surgical approaches used in orthopaedics. Organized by anatomical region (including a review of regional anatomy, cross-sectional anatomy, landmarks and hazards), and then by procedure, making reference a snap. Supplies an up-to-date anatomic review of surgical approaches including new advances in arthroscopy, mini-open, robotic, and computer-assisted techniques.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Shoulder and arm; title: The elbow and forearm; title: Wrist and hand; title: Spine; title: Hip and pelvis; title: Knee and lower leg; title: Foot and ankle.