The problem with most orthopedic surgery books is that they don't accurately portray what you see in a surgical setting. This outstanding atlas, featuring nearly 400 beautifully executed color photographs, provides the first visual guide to surgical anatomy as you see it. Special features of the atlas include: Over 400 high-quality color photographs that vividly depict surgical anatomy Fresh cadaver specimens portray the true colors of the anatomy involved Step-by-step coverage of more than 60 approaches to the foot, hand, thigh, knee, spine, and more! Clear identification of all structures revealed during each step of the exposure Each approach is accompanied by practical advice on its uses, advantages, disadvantages, structures at risk, technique, helpful tricks, and what will become visible if you get off track Ideal for residents, Atlas of Orthopaedic Surgical Exposures offers a practical and vivid introduction to surgical anatomy, providing them with the essential orientation they need. Seasoned orthopedic surgeons will turn to this book to refresh their knowledge of the surgical anatomy and ensure a smooth operation.

Annotation Aiming to provide a more accurate depiction of what a surgeon can expect to find while exploring a surgical approach, this color atlas uses fresh cadaver specimens so that the colors are not distorted. The volume's 13 sections are organized by the general area of the body (for example, shoulder, upper arm, elbow, hand, thigh, knee, spine, etc.), with between three and eight approaches to each area outlined in detail. Each approach discusses the following topics: the uses of the approach, advantages, disadvantages, structures at risk, technique, tricks, and how to tell if you are lost. Includes hundreds of high quality color plates. 9x12". Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Enriched by original anatomical artworks this atlas comprehensively presents the diverse orthopaedic approaches to lower limb surgery. Combining clear visual information with a consistent and concise structure, including tips, tricks and pitfalls, this manual presents all the most used approaches in orthopaedic prosthetic surgery and traumatology. Ranging from the hip to the ankle each chapter includes a clear presentation of the joint’ s anatomy, with particular emphasis on vessels, nerves and other relevant anatomic structures. Beautiful water-colour illustrations realized by one of the authors accompany the reader step-by-step through each of the approaches described. This atlas offers a timely and up-to-date resource for both practicing and fellow orthopaedic surgeons with an interest in lower limb surgery.

Developed from video recordings made with state-of-the-art cameras in master surgeons' operating rooms, this innovative full-color atlas/DVD package provides a true-to-life, step-by-step tutorial on 37 common orthopaedic surgical procedures. An atlas featuring vivid intraoperative photographs, plus surgical drawings and "how-to" instructions rich in clinical pearls, is supplemented by an interactive multimedia DVD featuring 1 hour of real-time narrated video. The atlas depicts every step of each procedure, with succinct, bulleted text that covers anatomy, classification, equipment/instruments, patient positioning, incision, pearls and pitfalls, surgical approach, and technique. The DVD video demonstrates maneuvers that are difficult to show with still photos.

A comprehensive compendium of most of the approaches required by the orthopedic surgeon, with an informative text supported by simple, anatomically accurate line drawings. Thirteen contributed chapters cover the hip, femur, knee, tibia and fibula, ankle, foot, spine, major neurovascular bundles, shoulder, humerus, elbow, forearm, and wrist and hand. For surgical trainees undertaking orthopedic procedures, and surgical postgraduate examinees and their teachers who may need to update their confidence with unfamiliar approaches. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Illustrations by Léon Dorn.

Describes every standard approach to the upper limb. Illustrations have been drawn from real clinical situations and show the complete process, step-by-step from the site of incision through to final exposure. The text lists indications and explains procedure.