Orthopaedic Knowledge Update


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This addition to the OKU Speciality Series, developed by the Orthaepaedic Trauma Association, provides information on the four major areas of adult trauma - upper extremity, lower extremity, pelvis and spine.




Orthopaedic Knowledge Update Trauma 2


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A complete digest of important research and developments for treating adult orthopaedic trauma, including controversial issues.







Orthopaedic Knowledge Update


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Quickly find the most relevant knowledge and new technologies for all facets of orthopaedic trauma from pediatrics to geriatrics and from spine to hand. This completely new OKU specialty distills all the advances from the last five years into in concise, readable volume that will benefit trauma centers and surgeons of all levels in urban and rural settings. Developed by the Orthopaedic Trauma Association and published by AAOS, OKU: Trauma 4 brings together the work of more than 100 world-renowned authors and editors with a focus on bringing the most relevant information addressing todays concerns. New to this edition are chapters on advances in imaging and image guided surgery, minimally invasive fracture care, amputations and prosthetics, and disaster and mass casualty preparedness.




Orthopaedic Knowledge Update® Pediatrics 6


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Orthopaedic Knowledge Update®: Pediatrics 6 reflects the most recent clinical practice guidelines and appropriate use criteria, as well as the substantial number of high-quality studies in pediatric orthopaedics. This comprehensive multispecialty resource explores the latest advances in pediatric trauma, sports-related injuries, and upper and lower extremity conditions, with brand-new chapters on developmental biology, metabolism, high-energy injury and polytrauma, elbow trauma, knee trauma, and disaster response. Recognized section editors and contributors bring fresh approaches and perspectives, with a focus on delivering a well-rounded update of this rapidly evolving subspecialty. This concentrated guide to new techniques, new approaches, and current controversies is ideal for anyone who treats pediatric musculoskeletal injuries.




Orthopaedic Knowledge Update, OKU 5


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This volume brings together relevant knowledge and new breakthroughs in orthopaedic trauma treatment and management from the past five years. Developed by the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) and published by AAOS, this completely new edition features chapters on computer-assisted surgery, new technologies, the diagnosis and management of infection associated with fractures, and much more. Whether the reader focuses on orthopaedic trauma or rotates on trauma calls, this books objective evidence-based coverage of all aspects of orthopaedic trauma care will help the doctor decide the best approach for every situation. Chapters on the delivery of orthopaedic trauma care, and career and practice management issues augment the clinical content. Brings together relevant knowledge and new breakthroughs in orthopaedic trauma treatment and management. Developed by the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) and published by AAOS, this new edition features chapters on computer-assisted surgery, new technologies, and the diagnosis and management of infection associated with fractures and nonunions. The new edition explores a completely new section on nonunions, malunions and infections, as well as expanded coverage of paediatric trauma and new chapters on osteoporosis and pathologic bone, DVT prophylaxis in fracture patients, degloving injuries, management of traumatic nerve injuries, femoral neck fractures in the younger patient, and much more. Whether you focus on orthopaedic trauma or rotate on trauma call, OKU's objective, evidence-based coverage of all aspects of orthopaedic trauma care will help you decide the best approach for every situation. Chapters on the delivery of orthopaedic trauma care, and career and practice management issues augment the clinical content.




Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Trauma 5: Print + Ebook


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Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Trauma 5 brings together relevant knowledge and new breakthroughs in orthopaedic trauma treatment and management. Developed in partnership with the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA), this new edition features chapters on computer-assisted surgery, new technologies, and the diagnosis and management of infection associated with fractures and nonunions. Explore a completely new section on Nonunions, Malunions and Infections, as well as expanded coverage of pediatric trauma and new chapters on osteoporosis and pathologic bone, DVT prophylaxis in fracture patients, degloving injuries, management of traumatic nerve injuries, femoral neck fractures in the younger patient, and much more. Whether you focus on orthopaedic trauma or rotate on trauma call, OKU's objective, evidence-based coverage of all aspects of orthopaedic trauma care will help you decide the best approach for every situation. Chapters on the delivery of orthopaedic trauma care, and career and practice management issues augment the clinical content. Sections are: General Topics Nonunions, Malunions, and Infections Soft-Tissue Injury and the Polytrauma Patient Upper Extremity Axial Skeleton: Pelvis, Acetabulum, and Spine Lower Extremity Geriatrics Pediatrics Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech




Orthopaedic Knowledge Update


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Dramatic advances in acute fracture care, as well as contemporary issues involving the delivery, reimbursement, and evaluation of trauma care make the publication of this 3rd edition of OKU Trauma timely and necessary. The authors have chosen to enhance the exclusively anatomic organization of previous editions by creating three entirely new sections that address special trauma considerations, the delivery and assessment of fracture care, and managing the sequelae of acute injury.




Orthopaedic Knowledge Update®: Trauma


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Developed in partnership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and edited by William M. Ricci, MD, FAAOS and Samir Mehta, MD, FAAOS, Orthopaedic Knowledge Update®: Trauma 6 brings together relevant knowledge and new breakthroughs in orthopaedic trauma treatment and management from the most recent 5 years of orthopaedic and subspecialty literature, as well as core knowledge from previous years.




Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Trauma 5


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Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Trauma 5 brings together relevant knowledge and new breakthroughs in orthopaedic trauma treatment and management. Developed in partnership with the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA), this new edition features chapters on computer-assisted surgery, new technologies, and the diagnosis and management of infection associated with fractures and nonunions.