Timely, accurate, and up-to-date text clearly explaining the fundamentals of fracture healing and bone fixation in a format that is concise, well organized and easy to follow. It is extremely well illustrated and addresses the biomechanical principles and usage techniques of the wide range of modern orthopaedic trauma implants in use today.• An in-depth resource to the amply stocked tool-box of today's fracture surgeon• A compendium of fracture fixation written by an experienced surgeon for fellows, residents and masters• A detailed overview of biomechanics, biology, implants and materials relevant to fracture care• Elegantly illustrated and lucidly explained presentations of today's fracture fixation devices• The designs, the application techniques in various anatomical regions, mechanical effects, hazards and contraindications are described along elucidative graphics• Not so commonly found details of intramedullary nail and use of Poller screws in its insertion, hazards of use of traction table, methods to perfect insertion of intramedullary hip fixation device, minute details of cables, pins and wires, several configurations of external fixator, new concept of reverse dynamization, a brief exposure of spinal instrumentation and several techniques of minimal invasive osteosynthesis are a few of its features

The Elements of Fracture Fixation - E-Book

Two-volume set contains: - The Concise Guide to Physiotherapy: Volume 1 Assessment and - The Concise Guide to Physiotherapy: Volume 2 Treatment. A blend of resources providing an insight into the 'non core' areas of practice, enabling the individual to prepare ahead or refresh knowledge in order to feel confident about managing patients in practice areas not previously encountered. Together, both volumes are designed to assist undergraduate physiotherapy students and new graduates in confidently assessing and treating patients in a range of physiotherapy specialties outside of the 'core' areas of practice. Areas covered include paediatrics, geriatrics, mental health and rheumatology. Valuable content is easily accessible in a small portable format which will be an invaluable reference during placements or practice. Each chapter provides a concise overview of the philosophy and the specific assessment processes for each of the 17 practice specialties. A wealth of online learning resources are also available with both Volumes, these include access to case studies, multiple-choice questions and a reference list for each chapter. In addition there is a bank of downloadable photographs and line drawings relating to each of the 17 chapters. Both volumes used together will be an indispensable tool for any physiotherapist. - Easy access to nuggets of information on 17 'non core' speciality areas, including burns and plastics, learning disabilities and rehabilitation - A handy quick reference tool for both students and physiotherapists - Gives insight into the philosophy of approach that can be taken in either assessing or treating the individual - Access to online resources including, reference lists, an image bank, 51 cases studies and over 300 MCQs!

An excellent manual covering the biomedical aspects of Fracture Fixations in a very concise and lucid manner. The techniques and implants involved in the management of fracture have been discussed in detail. The simple sketches and descriptions will help the students and trainee to easily understand the basic and scientific rationals of modern operative fracture treatment. About the Author : - AJ Thakur, MS (Ortho), FCPS D.Ortho, Prof. of Orthopaedic Surgery, G.S. Medical College, Parel, Mumbai, India.

Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics, by Drs. S. Terry Canale and James H. Beaty, continues to define your specialty, guiding you through when and how to perform every state-of-the-art procedure that's worth using. With hundreds of new procedures, over 7,000 new illustrations, a vastly expanded video collection, and new evidence-based criteria throughout, it takes excellence to a new level...because that is what your practice is all about. Consult this title on your favorite e-reader with intuitive search tools and adjustable font sizes. Elsevier eBooks provide instant portable access to your entire library, no matter what device you're using or where you're located. Achieve optimal outcomes with step-by-step guidance on today's full range of procedures from Campbell’s Operative Orthopaedics - the most trusted and widely used resource in orthopedic surgery - authored by Drs. S. Terry Canale, James H. Beaty, and 42 other authorities from the world-renowned Campbell Clinic. Access the complete contents online with regular updates, view all the videos, and download all the illustrations at www.expertconsult.com. See how to proceed better than ever before with 45 surgical videos demonstrating hip revision, patellar tendon allograft preparation, open reduction internal fixation clavicle fracture, total shoulder arthroplasty, total elbow arthroplasty, and more - plus over 7,000 completely new step-by-step illustrations and photos commissioned especially for this edition. Make informed clinical choices for each patient, from diagnosis and treatment selection through post-treatment strategies and management of complications, with new evidence-based criteria throughout. Utilize the very latest approaches in hip surgery including hip resurfacing, hip preservation surgery, and treatment of hip pain in the young adult; and get the latest information on metal-on-metal hips so you can better manage patients with these devices. Improve your total joint arthroplasty outcomes by reviewing the long-term data for each procedure; and consider the pros and cons of new developments in joint implant technology, including "customized" implants and their effect on patient outcomes. Implement new practices for efficient patient management so you can accommodate the increasing need for high-quality orthopaedic care in our aging population.

Principles of Neurosurgery, by Drs. Richard G. Ellenbogen, Saleem I. Abdulrauf and Laligam N Sekhar, provides a broad overview of neurosurgery ideal for anyone considering or training in this specialty. From general principles to specific techniques, it equips you with the perspectives and skills you need to succeed. Comprehensive without being encyclopedic, this new edition familiarizes you with the latest advances in the field—neuroimaging, the medical and surgical treatment of epilepsy, minimally invasive techniques, and new techniques in position and incisions—and shows you how to perform key procedures via an online library of surgical videos at www.expertconsult.com. No other source does such an effective job of preparing you for this challenging field! Get comprehensive coverage of neurosurgery, including pre- and post- operative patient care, neuroradiology, pediatric neurosurgery, neurovascular surgery, trauma surgery, spine surgery, oncology, pituitary adenomas, cranial base neurosurgery, image-guided neurosurgery, treatment of pain, epilepsy surgery, and much more. Gain a clear visual understanding from over 1,200 outstanding illustrations—half in full color—including many superb clinical and operative photographs, surgical line drawings, and at-a-glance tables. Apply best practices in neuroimaging techniques, minimally invasive surgery, epilepsy surgery, and pediatric neurosurgery. Master key procedures by watching experts perform them in a video library online at www.expertconsult.com, where you can also access the fully searchable text, an image gallery, and links to PubMed. Keep up with recent advances in neurosurgery with fully revised content covering neuroimaging, the medical and surgical treatment of epilepsy, minimally invasive techniques, new techniques in position and incisions, deep brain stimulation, cerebral revascularization, and treatment strategies for traumatic brain injury in soldiers. Apply the latest guidance from new chapters on Cerebral Revascularization, Principles of Modern Neuroimaging, Principles of Operative Positioning, Pediatric Stroke and Moya-Moya, Anomalies of Craniovertebral Junction, and Degenerative Spine Disease. Tap into truly global perspectives with an international team of contributors led by Drs. Richard G. Ellenbogen and Saleem I. Abdulrauf. Find information quickly and easily thanks to a full-color layout and numerous detailed illustrations.

**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Veterinary Medicine** Learn to treat a wide variety of small mammals and pocket pets with Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th Edition. Covering the conditions most often seen in veterinary practice, this highly readable and easy-to-navigate text covers preventative medicine along with disease management, ophthalmology, dentistry, and zoonosis. More than 700 full-color photographs and illustrations highlight radiographic interpretation as well as diagnostic, surgical, and therapeutic techniques. This fourth edition also features new coverage of degus (large rodent species); new coverage of prairie dogs; and expanded coverage of surgical procedures, physical therapy rehabilitation and alternative medicine for rabbits, neoplasia in rabbits, and zoonotic disease. With expert contributors from around the globe, Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents is the authoritative, single point of reference for small mammal care that is hard to find elsewhere. - Logical organization lays out sections by different animals and organizes parts within chapters by body system — making it quick and easy to access important information. - Drug formulary provides dosage instructions for a wealth of species including ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, rats/mice, prairie dogs, hedgehogs, and sugar gliders. - More than 700 photographs and illustrations highlight key concepts such as radiographic interpretation and the main points of diagnostic, surgical, and therapeutic techniques. - Chapter on ophthalmology provides an area of study that is difficult to find for ferrets, rabbits, rodents, and other small mammals. - Chapter outlines offer an at-a-glance overview of the chapter contents at the beginning of the chapter. - Access to Expert Consult site provides an excellent comprehensive reference and a fully searchable eBook. - NEW! Coverage of surgical procedures has been further expanded in this edition. Surgical procedures are presented in a separate section and shown step by step through color photographs and radiographs, accompanied by line drawings. - NEW! Additional information on physical therapy rehabilitation and alternative medicine for rabbits includes chiropractic care and acupuncture. - NEW! Expanded content on neoplasia in rabbits incorporates lymphoreticular disorders, thymoma, and other neoplastic diseases of rabbits. - NEW! All new chapter on prairie dogs has been added. - NEW! All new chapter on degus (large rodent species) has been added. - UPDATED! Chapter on zoonotic disease has been updated to further cover specific zoonotic diseases in addition to addressing the increased potential for disease transmission from animals to humans. - NEW! Global author perspective incorporates the expertise of authors practicing outside of North America. - UPDATED! Photographs show the diseases and disorders that are more commonly seen in practice.

Covering the entire spectrum of this fast-changing field, Diagnostic Imaging: Chest, third edition, is an invaluable resource for general radiologists, thoracic radiologists, and trainees—anyone who requires an easily accessible, highly visual reference on today's thoracic imaging. Drs. Melissa L. Rosado-de-Christenson, Santiago Martínez-Jiménez, and their team of highly regarded experts provide up-to-date information on recent advances in technology and the understanding of chest diseases to help you make informed decisions at the point of care. The text is lavishly illustrated, delineated, and referenced, making it a useful learning tool as well as a handy reference for daily practice. - Serves as a one-stop resource for key concepts and information on chest imaging, including a wealth of new material and content updates throughout - Features more than 2,800 illustrations (full-color drawings, clinical and histologic photographs, and gross pathology images) as well as video clips demonstrating the diaphragmatic paralysis positive sniff test, virtual bronchoscopy fly-through, and more - Features updates from cover to cover including new information on pulmonary manifestations of coronavirus infection/COVID-19 and numerous new chapters throughout - Reflects updates in terminology and imaging findings of common neoplastic disorders (including primary lung cancer and lymphoma), and novel imaging findings of inhalational lung diseases, including those related to vaping - Covers common thoracic malignancies and chest diseases with details on the latest knowledge in the field, including lung screening with low-dose chest CT, approach to the patient with incidentally discovered lung nodules, and updates on the imaging manifestations and management recommendations for common pulmonary infections - Uses bulleted, succinct text and highly templated chapters for quick comprehension of essential information at the point of care

**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Veterinary Medicine** Focus on the "how" and "why" of medical/surgical conditions — the critical issues that lead to successful outcomes for your patients — with Veterinary Surgery: Small Animal, Second Edition. This two-volume full-color resource offers an authoritative, comprehensive review of disease processes, a thorough evaluation of basic clinical science information, and in-depth discussion of advanced surgeries. With an updated Expert Consult website you can access anytime and detailed coverage of surgical procedures, it is the definitive reference for surgical specialists, practicing veterinarians, and residents. - Expert Consult website offers access to the entire text online, plus references linked to original abstracts on PubMed. - Comprehensive coverage includes surgical biology, surgical methods and perioperative care, neurosurgery, and orthopedics in Volume One, and all soft tissue surgery organized by body system in Volume Two. - Extensive references to published studies available on Expert Consult show the factual basis for the material. - Strong blend of clinical and basic science information facilitates a clear understanding of clinical issues surrounding operative situations. - Highly recognized contributing authors create chapters from their own experience and knowledge base, providing the most authoritative, current information available. - Coverage of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology in chapters on specific organs includes information critical to operative procedures and patient management. - In-depth chapters on anesthesia, surgical oncology, tumors of the spine, and musculoskeletal neoplasia provide valuable resources for practicing surgeons, especially in the area of cancer treatment. - Preoperative considerations and surgical implications for surgical procedures help surgeons make decisions about treatment approaches. - NEW and UPDATED! Expert Consult website with print text plus complete online access to the book's contents, so you can use it anytime — anywhere. - EXPANDED! Coverage of interventional radiology techniques in Volume Two (soft tissue volume) to provide cutting-edge information on contemporary imaging modalities that gain access to different structures of the patient's body for diagnostic and therapeutic reasons. - NEW and UPDATED! Expanded coverage of coaptation devices and small animal prosthetics clearly explains how they are used in a variety of clinical situations. - EXPANDED! Principles of minimally invasive plate treatment added to Volume One (orthopedic volume) to show how these advancements maximize healing and protect the patient while meeting the surgeon's goals in using fracture fixation.

Using a streamlined, highly illustrated format, Review of Plastic Surgery, 2nd Edition, provides essential information on more than 40 topics found on in-service, board, and MOC exams, as well as the challenges you face in everyday practice. Bulleted text, detailed illustrations, and easy-to-digest lists help you quickly find and retain information, while self-assessment sections prepare you for exams and help you identify areas needing further study. It's an ideal resource for residents and fellows, as well as medical students, attending physicians, and others interested in plastic surgery. - Covers the material you need to know for certification and recertification, from basic science to clinical knowledge in plastic surgery, including subspecialty topics. - Uses a high-yield, easy-to-navigate format, making it perfect for exam study as well as a quick review before rounds. - Allows you to test your mastery of the material with board-style self-assessment questions and answers, now fully updated for the second edition. - Presents the full range of plastic surgery topics in unique, bulleted lists for efficient, effective study. - Helps you visualize key content with online videos and superb, full-color illustrations throughout. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.