Fractures and dislocations

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Fractures and dislocations

[edited by] Ramon B. Gustilo, Richard F. Kyle, David C. Templeman

Mosby, c1993

  • :set
  • vol. 1
  • vol. 2

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

This comprehensive book covers the management of types of fractures in the adult with most of the chapters devoted to specific anatomic parts. Surgical anatomy mechanisms of injuries, fracture classifications, pre- and post-operative care and complications are all covered in separate chapters. The book features expet contributors known for their clinical experience.

Table of Contents

  • Part 1: general principles of fracture treatment
  • historical review of the treatment of fractures and dislocations
  • biomechanics of fracture fixation devices
  • fracture healing
  • tendon and ligament repair in fractures and dislocations
  • the radiographic imaging of fractures
  • use of inductive implants for treating fractures
  • management of the multiple trauma patient
  • open fractures
  • use of the ilazarov external fixator for fractures
  • nonunions, and malunions
  • pathologic fractures and metastatic bone disease. Part 2: the upper extremity - fractures and dislocation of the clavicle, scapula, acromioclavicular joint, and SE head and neck
  • subluxation and dislocations about the shoulder
  • fractures of the humeral shaft
  • fractures and dislocations of the elbow
  • fractures of the shafts of the radius and ulna
  • fractures and dislocations of the wrist
  • fractures and dislocations in the hand. Part III: the spine
  • the cervical spine
  • fractures of the thoracolumbar spine
  • fractures of the sacrum. Part 4: the hip and pelvis
  • fractures of the pelvis
  • fractures of the acetabulum
  • fractures and dislocations of the hip
  • fractures of the femur. Part 5: the lower extremity
  • traumatic dislocation of the knee
  • fractures and dislocations of the patella
  • fractures of the tibia and fibula
  • fractures of the tibial plateau
  • fractures of the distal femur (condylar and supracondylar)
  • fractures and dislocations of the ankle
  • fractures and dislocations of the foot. Part 6: complications of fractures - management of infected fractures
  • infected nonunion
  • compartment syndrome
  • post-traumatic dystrophy
  • gas gangrene.

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