The updated edition reflects recent advances in orthopaedic traumatology and a wealth of evidence-based, clinical expertise from world-class surgeons. It expands on the award-winning 2007 edition, with a more extensive video library that is notable in depth and breadth. The expertly written and richly illustrated text, coupled with the remarkable video compilation, enable surgeons to augment skills, overcome challenges, perfect surgical techniques, and successfully manage even the most complex cases.

Master orthopaedic surgeons present state-of-the art approaches for treating traumatic injuries that range from those that are life-threatening to the more routine. Throughout 36 chapters and professionally produced videos, cutting-edge concepts and step-by-step guidance are provided on the following:

• Clinical evaluation
• Injury classification
• Standardized guidelines
• Non-operative methods
• Indications for surgical treatment
• Current surgical techniques
• Comorbidities, potential hazards, and complications
• Clinical pearls, tips and tricks
• Surviving the night
• Outcome data
• Case studies

Key Highlights:

• More than 150 high-quality surgical videos are a superb learning tool, providing ample opportunity to watch, listen, and acquire new insights from orthopaedic experts as they perform a wide array of surgeries
• Videos detail surgical procedures from preoperative planning and patient positioning to suturing the skin, featuring personalized commentary that delivers one-on-one training
• More than 1,500 first-rate illustrations, diagrams, and radiographic studies

This impressive, multimedia resource is an invaluable, must-have tool for orthopaedic surgeons, emergency room physicians, and residents who treat patients with traumatic skeletal injuries. It also provides a fundamental resource for board-exam preparation.

Contents

Chapter 1 The Polytrauma Patient
Chapter 2 Care of the Soft Tissue Envelope
Chapter 3 Musculoskeletal Infection Associated with Skeletal Trauma
Chapter 4 Acute Compartment Syndrome
Chapter 5 Evolving Concepts in Plate Fixation
Chapter 6 Treatment Strategy for Nonunion
Chapter 7 Treatment Strategy for Malunion
Chapter 8 Treatment of Fractures in Geriatric Patients
Chapter 9 Injuries to the Cervicocranium
Chapter 10 Lower Cervical Spine Injuries
Chapter 11 Thoracic Spine Injuries
Chapter 12 Thoracolumbar and Lumbar Spine Injuries
Chapter 13 Shoulder Girdle Injuries
Chapter 14 Proximal Humerus Fractures and Shoulder Dislocations
Chapter 15 Humeral Shaft Fractures
Chapter 16 Distal Humeral Fractures
Chapter 17 Elbow Trauma
Chapter 18 Forearm Fractures
Chapter 19 Distal Radius Fractures
Chapter 20 Carpal Fractures and Dislocations
Chapter 21 Hand Fractures and Dislocations
Chapter 22 Pelvic Ring Injuries
Chapter 23 Acetabular Fractures
Chapter 24 Hip Dislocations and Associated Fractures of the Femoral Head
Chapter 25 Femoral Neck Fractures
Chapter 26 Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures
Chapter 27 Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures
Chapter 28 Femoral Shaft Fractures
Chapter 29 Distal Femur Fractures
Chapter 30 Patella Fractures and Injuries to the Knee Extensor Mechanism
Chapter 31 Knee Dislocations and Ligamentous Injuries
Chapter 32 Tibial Plateau Fractures
Chapter 33 Tibial Shaft Fractures
Chapter 34 Distal Tibia Fractures
Chapter 35 Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
Chapter 36 Foot Fractures