Periprosthetic Fracture Management

1. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-3-13-171511-1
Verlag: Thieme

Buch, Englisch, 400 Seiten, Hardback (Thread Stitching), Format (B × H): 210 mm x 280 mm, Gewicht: 1542 g

This textbook accumulates the latest global knowledge on periprosthetic fractures, including all relevant anatomical regions, surgical pitfalls, complex cases, and a brand new comprehensive Unified Classification System, (UCS) on periprosthetic fractures, combining the original Vancouver classification with the AO/OTA Fracture and Dislocation Classification. Carefully selected case studies illustrate and describe individual solutions for often problematic fracture situations, providing comprehensive information from experts globally.Orthopedic and trauma surgeons will be able to expand their knowledge regarding:Risk factors and assessment of periprosthetic fractures and the patientA new Unified Classification System (UCS)Options and choices of fracture fixations techniques as well as more complex revisions or reconstructive proceduresMore than 350 pages containing superb illustrations and images. Hear the authors discuss Periprosthetic Fracture Management .

Zielgruppe

Ärzte

Autoren/Hrsg.

Schütz, Michael

Perka, Carsten

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Chirurgie Orthopädie- und Unfallchirurgie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1 Introduction to periprosthetic fractures 2 Epidemiology of periprosthetic fractures 3 Causes of and risk factors for periprosthetic fractures 4 Diagnosis of periprosthetic fractures 5 Management techniques for periprosthetic fractures 6 Periprosthetic fractures in specific anatomical locations 7 Shoulder cases 8 Elbow cases 9 Wrist cases 10 Hip cases 11 Knee cases 12 Ankle cases