Atlas of essential orthopaedic procedures
By: edited by Evan Flatow, Alexis Chiang Colvin
Contributors: Colvin, Alexis Chiang; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Publisher: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; Eurospan [distributor]; Amer Academy of Orthopaedic
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Rosemont, Ill; London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 720
ISBN-13: 9780892036349
Subjects: Orthopedics; Orthopedic Procedures; Atlases
Description: This concise yet comprehensive visual resource is a fresh and unique approach for reviewing and solidifying your foundation for 107 essential surgical procedures across the orthopaedic specialties. Chapters are heavily illustrated with radiographs, intraoperative photographs, and line drawings to help you visualize the procedures. The management of each condition is detailed in an easy-to-follow format that begins with patient selection, walks through a detailed step-by-step description of the procedure, and concludes with the authors surgical pearls. From rotator cuff repair and fixation of distal radius fractures to tibiotalar arthrodesis and pediatric ACL reconstruction, the 70 surgical videos that complement these chapters bring your learning experience to life. This technique-focused reference is a one-stop fundamental resource for busy practicing orthopaedic surgeons and a must have for orthopaedic residency. Sections include Sports Medicine, Shulder and Elbow, Hand and Wrist, Adult Reconstruction, Trauma, Foot and Ankle, Spine, and Pediatric Orthopaedics. Over 70 companion surgical videos on DVD.
Notes: DVD.

Includes bibliographical references and index.