Hospital for Special Surgery Orthopaedics Manual


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"This book has nine chapters of accurate, relevant, and, most important, high-yield orthopaedic facts, organized by the subspecialties"--Provided by publisher.




Manual of Orthopaedics


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Now in vibrant full color, Manual of Orthopaedics, Eighth Edition, provides the must-know information you need to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal injuries and diseases with confidence. This quick-reference manual has been completely updated and revised to include content particularly valuable for orthopaedic physician assistants, while retaining key information for orthopaedic residents and nurse practitioners, primary care physicians, and orthopaedic providers in all practice environments.




Perioperative Care of the Orthopedic Patient


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Written by experts at the top-ranked Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, Perioperative Care of the Orthopedic Patient is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary manual providing preoperative considerations, postoperative complications, and guidelines for the anesthetic and medical management of patients undergoing orthopedic surgery. Beginning with chapters covering preoperative evaluations and general principles and practices of perioperative medicine, the book then considers anesthesiologic management in orthopedic surgery and the role of postoperative pain management. This is followed by a section on medical management in specific clinical settings, discussing patients with connective tissue disease, cardiac disease, chronic pulmonary and renal diseases, diabetes and psychiatric and neurological diseases. A fourth section covers specific perioperative problems in orthopedic surgery, such as care of the elderly patient, venous thromboembolism, infection, nutrition, compartment syndrome, and bone health. Finally, the role of allied services, quality improvement and ethics are highlighted, and selected case studies are included to illustrate real-world perioperative issues and management strategies in orthopedic surgery. A comprehensive yet concise reference, Perioperative Care of the Orthopedic Patient will be an invaluable resource for orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists and any professional involved in orthopedic surgery.




Key Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery


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In comparison to large, overly detailed specialty texts, this practical new book is designed to give you the basic clinical steps of the most frequently performed orthopedic procedures -- all in a clear, reproducible, easy-to-follow format. For quick review before an operation, a handy refresher, teaching tool, or learning aid, it is ideal!Accompanied by hundreds of precise, hand-drawn diagrams, Key Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery presents 50 surgical procedures, each laid out in a step-by-step format. This structure is designed to allow the reader to quickly read about an operative procedure and review the salient points, with special emphasis on the technique. Every chapter includes indications, contraindications, pre-operative preparation, special instruments, positions, anesthesia, pearls, avoidance and post-operative care issues.Special benefits of Key Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery:-- Designed to give the pertinent information on key surgical procedures in a cookbook outline approach.-- Covers the 50 most common surgical procedures performed in today's clinical practice-- Vital steps are demonstrated by hundreds of precise, hand-drawn illustrations-- Clear, organized, and easy-to-read format -- Ideal as a handy reference, refresher, or learning tool for the resident or the specialistBenefit from the experience of active clinicians who perform these procedures on a daily basis. Whether you are a practitioner or a resident, you will find a wealth of helpful information that allows you to visualize the necessary surgical exposures and achieve excellent results. Reserve your copy today!2000/364 pp. (T)/250 illus. (T)/hardcover/ISBN 0-86577-922-8/$99.00




Adult Reconstruction


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Written by leading experts from the Mayo Clinic, this volume of our Orthopaedic Surgery Essentials Series presents all the information residents need on hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow reconstruction in adults. It can easily be read cover to cover during a rotation or used for quick reference before a patient workup or operation. The user-friendly, visually stimulating format features ample illustrations, algorithms, bulleted lists, charts, and tables. Coverage of each region includes physical evaluation and imaging, evaluation and treatment of disorders, and operative treatment methods. The extensive coverage of operative treatment includes primary and revision arthroplasty and alternatives to arthroplasty.




Manual of Splinting and Casting - E-Book


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Now in vibrant full color, Manual of Splinting and Casting, 2nd Edition, provides highly visual, step-by-step instructions on the most common, need-to-know techniques for initial orthopaedic injury management. This practical point-of-care reference uses a highly templated format with hundreds of illustrations and photographs so you can quickly grasp exactly how to perform each technique. It's an ideal resource for orthopaedic and sports medicine residents, nurses, medical students, emergency physicians, and orthopaedic technologists—anyone who needs a concise, easy-to-follow guide to splinting and casting at the point of care. - Presents each technique in a highly templated format using bulleted steps and illustrations that show each crucial step. - Features "how-to clinical photographs and decision-making and treatment algorithms throughout. - Contains fully updated content and new techniques in sections covering Orthopaedic Analgesia, Reduction Maneuvers, Splints and Casts, and Traction Maneuvers.




Essentials of Orthopedic Surgery


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This concise third edition offers hands-on guidance for identifying and treating the most commonly seen orthopedic problems in children and adults. Convenient as a study source for medical students, its many photographs and illustrations will also serve as a useful clinical reference for young surgeons, residents, nurses, and physician assistants. Each of the many topics is covered in depth and is designed to educate medical students and steer them towards formulating excellent diagnoses and treatment plans. As a further aid, multiple-choice questions are included at the end of each chapter, and there is a section devoted to case studies.




Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: The Hand


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Master the orthopaedic techniques preferred by today’s expert surgeons! The 3rd Edition of this highly regarded title remains your go-to resource for the most advanced and effective surgical techniques for treating traumatic, congenital, inflammatory, neoplastic, and degenerative conditions of the hand. More than 1,000 high-quality photographs and drawings guide you step by step through each procedure, and personal pearls from master surgeons provide operative tips that foster optimal outcomes. 13 new chapters bring you completely up to date with what’s new in the field.




Operative Approaches in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology


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Originally founded by three renowned orthopedic masters, Bauer, Kerschbaumer, and Poisel, this atlas has enjoyed a longstanding reputation for the exceptional quality of its surgical, topographic anatomical illustrations. Considerable advances in minimally invasive, endoscopic, and arthroscopic surgery during the last few decades necessitated this updated edition. Special Features The addition of more than 40 new surgical procedures, including soft tissue preservation techniques used in trauma surgery. More than 700 color illustrations drawn directly from cadavers or documentation from the operating room. The authors provide a unique operative guide, gleaned from years of evidence-based, clinical experience. From the cervical spine to the foot and ankle, each part of the body is divided into detailed subsections. Multiple approaches are included to treat common and rare musculoskeletal injuries, conditions, and diseases. The concise descriptions are complemented by meticulously crafted, labelled anatomical drawings illustrating each step of the procedure, from the skin incision to the targeted region to incision closure. Associated indications, patient positioning and preparation, precautions, and dangers are also summarized for each approach. This comprehensive, state-of-the-art atlas is an invaluable surgical resource for all orthopedic surgeons, residents, and medical students.




The Shoulder


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This highly acclaimed volume of the Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery series is now in its Second Edition—greatly expanded and completely revised to reflect the latest improvements in surgical technique. The world’s foremost shoulder surgeons describe their preferred techniques in step-by-step detail, explain the indications and contraindications, identify pitfalls and potential complications, and offer pearls and tips for improving results. The book is thoroughly illustrated with full-color, sequential, surgeon’s-eye view intraoperative photographs, as well as drawings by noted medical illustrators. The Second Edition provides thorough updates on all surgical techniques and highlights recent advances in arthroscopic treatment of the shoulder. New chapters cover latissimus dorsi transfers in rotator cuff reconstructions; surgical treatment of sternoclavicular injuries; revision surgery in total shoulder replacement; managing soft tissue deficiencies in total shoulder replacement; arthroscopic repair of rotator cuff; arthroscopic thermal stabilization; arthroscopic capsular release for the stiff shoulder; arthroscopic calcium excision; and open and arthroscopic debridement of full-thickness rotator cuff tears. This edition includes many new contributing authors and new illustrations.