Internal fixation of small fractures : technique recommanded by the AO- ASIF-Group

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Internal fixation of small fractures : technique recommanded by the AO- ASIF-Group

U. Heim, K.M. Pfeiffer ; in collaboration with J. Brennwald ... [et al.] ; translated by T.C. Telger ; drawings by K. Oberli

Springer-Verlag, c1988

3rd ed

  • : U.S.
  • : Germany

Other Title

Periphere Osteosynthesen

Uniform Title

Periphere Osteosynthesen

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Note

Rev. translation of: Periphere Osteosynthesen

First English edition published in 1974 under title: Small fragment set manual

Bibliography: p 383-388

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The second English-language edition of the Small Fragment Set Manual was enthusiastically received and quickly went into a second printing. In preparing a third edition, we found it necessary to revise the text extensively and partly restructure it. The reasons for this are numerous. Experience of recent years has brought technical refinements in the operative treatment of many types of small fracture. Many of these changes stem from the small-fragment-set training programs conducted in Switzerland since 1980, and also from courses and symposia that have been held in other European countries and the United States. These events were occasions for a fruitful ex change of experience with surgeons who were critical of our methods. As a result of this exchange, we perceived a need both to revise our indications and to give greater attention to alternative techniques. We also felt it necessary to respond to criticisms of the first two editions concerning the catalog-like instrument lists and illustrations, and the attention given to fundamental techniques. Many surgeons who work or would like to work with small implants, especially those practicing abroad, are inexperienced in operations on the larger bones. It is imperative that these colleagues be given a basic introduction to the "biomechanical thinking" of the Swiss Association for the Study of Internal Fixation (ASIF)."

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  • NCID
    BA03522946
  • ISBN
    • 0387177280
    • 3540177280
  • LCCN
    87028711
  • Country Code
    gw
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Berlin ; New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xi, 393 p.
  • Size
    28 cm.
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