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This book on percutaneous and minimally invasive foot surgery comprehensively covers one of the most innovative topics in orthopedic surgery, discussing decision-making based on foot biomechanics and presenting step-by-step descriptions of each surgical procedure. The chapters are divided into four sections, the first of which lays the groundwork for further reading by providing a comprehensive overview of the biomechanical approach. The second part then guides readers through making appropriate choices in order to ensure stable corrections and allow immediate full weight-bearing and fast rehabilitation without compromising patient outcomes. In the third part, leading surgeons in the field describe each procedure step-by-step with the help of operative pictures, while the last part addresses technical postoperative issues, such as postoperative dressing and cast management, as well as complications and how to reduce them. All chapters are richly illustrated andclearly highlight the key points for successful surgery and minimized risks. Unique in its focus on percutaneous and minimally invasive foot surgery, this book offers an invaluable resource for postgraduate students, residents, orthopedists wanting to specialize in foot surgery, as well as practicing orthopedic surgeons and podiatrists.

Quality surgeons must have all the tips, tricks, and tools to provide their patients with the best care possible. Anterior and lateral approaches have revolutionized spine surgery, but even so, many surgeons have not learned the procedures and treatment involved, and the ones who have demonstrate a very difficult learning curve. This can be partially attributed to a lack of instructional literature, and this book aims to fill this gap so that incoming as well as veteran surgeons can add the anterior and lateral approaches to their arsenal. This text guides the surgeon through the full arc of treatment: from deciding which approach to use to treating the patient post-operatively. Specifically, the reader will gain comprehensive knowledge on how to perform each access procedure, how to care for and treat the patient at every stage, and the best ways to handle an array of complications they may face. Seven sections present everything the surgeon needs to know: history and rationale; preoperative and intraoperative care, surgical techniques, intraoperative complications, postoperative care, and a final section covering additional considerations for revision surgery, biological treatments, and approaches for both outpatient and obese patients.Written by experts in the field, Lumbar Spine Access Surgery will be a valuable reference for spine, orthopedic and vascular surgeons looking to expand their skill set.

This book is a practical guide to the evaluation and management of surgical problems associated with the ankle. Divided into six thematic sections, it opens with general considerations for the ankle, including discussion of the anatomy, physiology and biomechanics of the ankle joint, along with relevant radiography and evaluation of ankle pain. The subsequent sections focus on specific injury types, from soft tissue injuries of tendons and ligaments, to classification and management of the various types of ankle fractures, to diabetic and Charcot neuropathy and chronic problems such as infections, post-traumatic arthritis and osteochondral disorders. Detailed descriptions of surgical algorithms are complemented with intraoperative photos and radiographs, providing a well-rounded presentation utilizing the most up-to-date evidence and clinical guidelines.Written by experts in the field, Evaluation and Surgical Management of the Ankle will be an excellent resource for orthopedic and podiatric surgeons, residents, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Back pain is the one of the world's greatest public health challenges. It is the leading reason we visit the doctor, the leading reason we take time off work, the biggest cause of disability worldwide. One in 10 people will develop chronic back pain. And rates are growing. A multi-billion dollar industry exists that claims it can fix back pain — by shrinking discs, melting nerves, cutting spines up and putting them back together. Yet leading experts say that more often than not, all this expensive medicine is making things worse. Liam Mannix is one of the many who experience back pain, and he takes this as a starting point for this compelling and urgent work of investigative journalism. A theory has emerged, born from cutting-edge neuroscience, that claims back pain often has little to do with the back or the discs or the spine. Instead, back pain is all about the brain. This new science offers new solutions — including, remarkably, evidence that just by teaching people this theory of pain we can reduce it. ‘Forget everything you think you know about back pain. This book will do your head in, which is exactly what needs to happen. That's where the answers lie.'— Dr Norman Swan, medical journalist and host of ABC Radio's Health Report ‘Back pain is the leading cause of disability in Australia and this book argues that this need not be the case. When the biggest predictor of chronic back pain is job satisfaction, something is wrong with our anatomic, mechanistic understanding of this common condition. Back Up sets the record straight by confronting our current understanding of pain, and chronic pain in particular.'— Ian Harris, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and co-author of Surgery, the Ultimate Placebo: A surgeon cuts through the evidence ‘Back Up is an important book for anyone with chronic pain to read. It illustrates how too much medicine is significantly harming patients, rather than helping them. It should be a wake-up call for health professionals and patients.'— Sophie Scott, Adjunct Associate Professor in Science Communication and former ABC national medical reporter ‘This bold and engaging investigative book by Liam Mannix will have you questioning what you thought you knew about the back, and how we experience and treat pain.'— Aisha Dow, health editor with The Age

Integrating MRI findings associated with the spectrum of problems seen in the most commonly treated joints in sports medicine with the diagnostic findings seen during arthroscopy of the same joint in the same patient, this unique text correlates this pathology and applies these findings to the clinic, the radiology reading room and the operating suite. Representing a microcosm of daily patient care, this atlas of interactive correlation is an exceedingly effective tool for education and continued learning, an impetus for interdisciplinary research collaboration, and a critical part of an approach to optimum patient care. Furthermore, this case-based correlation between MRI imaging and arthroscopic findings and treatment has been a well-received and effective method for teaching and discussion at meetings and instructional courses.The second edition of this popular case atlas is organized into five sections highlighting the major joints in which MRI and arthroscopy are most commonly used in sports medicine: knee, shoulder, elbow, hip, and a brand new section on the ankle. Chapters have been reformatted to a consistent presentation, beginning with an overview of the specific disease entity and followed by selected cases chosen by the chapter authors that best illustrate common or noteworthy disease entities or pathology, with an emphasis on the parallel MRI imaging and arthroscopic findings. Throughout the text, updated arthroscopy images reflect current surgical techniques, many of which have changed significantly since the original edition was published. Authors and section editors, many new to this edition, are nationally recognized experts, teachers and pioneers in their respective areas of sports medicine and have covered the gamut of topics in each of their sections.Taken together, this will be an invaluable resource for sports medicine specialists, orthopedic surgeons and musculoskeletal radiologists alike, promoting increasingly accurate diagnoses of pathology and advanced treatment options to aid in the optimization of patient care and recovery.

Aimed at sports medicine and foot and ankle clinicians globally who see and treat ligamentous injuries to the foot and ankle, the focus of this comprehensive text is on cutting-edge techniques in both non-surgical and surgical treatment, rehabilitation, and safe and expeditious return to sport. Techniques and technology move very rapidly in this space, and this book serves as a ready resource on current surgical and rehabilitation techniques for these conditions. Opening with a review of the relevant anatomy and biomechanics of the foot and ankle, as well as current imaging techniques, the text then turns to the diagnosis, management and rehabilitation of specific ligamentous injuries and conditions. Multiple management techniques are presented for lateral ankle sprains and instability, syndesmotic injuries, deltoid and spring ligament injuries, Lisfranc injuries, and plantar plate and sesamoid injuries. Generous clinical photographs and illustrations highlightcurrent techniques and diagnostic algorithms, and selected chapter-associated video segments are included, demonstrating surgical and rehabilitation techniques and equipment. Written and edited by experts in the field who routinely manage these injuries using the most effective techniques, Ligamentous Injuries of the Foot and Ankle is a terrific resource for orthopedic and sports medicine clinicians and rehabilitation providers at all levels.

With the increasing interest in sports and the prolongation of life expectancy, the frequency of musculoskeletal pain is increasing day by day. Musculoskeletal pain, which is included in the differential diagnosis of every physician regardless of branch, can cause serious problems in people's daily lives. People's unresolved pain disrupts their social lives and brings along various psychological problems. When this becomes a vicious cycle, it creates pain that cannot be solved. In this book, the possibilities of recognizing and understanding pain and taking an active role in the treatment process are presented. This book, which offers a deep examination of the physiology and genetics of pain, provides an approach to the causes and treatments of musculoskeletal pain that physicians frequently encounter in their daily clinics. We hope that this book, which we have prepared with the contributions of all relevant specialists, will be a book that our physicians will frequently benefit from.

Orthopedic rheumatology is a rapidly evolving medicosurgical specialty which is an important subspecialty of orthopedics and at the same time very useful for the orthopedic surgeons busy in the surgical practices. Newer scientific discoveries related to this specialty are largely related to better understanding of immunology, pathogenesis of major ortho-rheumatological disorders which are described as autoimmune disorders Caters the academic needs of orthopedic surgeons as well as for those who are interested to learn and practice this superspecialty of the orthopedic rheumatology. The main target audience would be the orthopedic postgraduate (PG) students and those who are doing Fellowship in Orthopedic Rheumatology. It gives illustrious details of the entire orthopedic rheumatology especially focusing on medical, surgical and rehabilitation part of the subject. Approx 65-70% of Indian population lives in villages and smaller cities and there the patients have been going to orthopedic surgeons for joint pain, arthritis management, hence there must be proper training for the diseases (for both medical and surgical reasons) and this textbook would go a long way in catering such needs of orthopedic fraternity and the PG students, not only nationally but also internationally.

Dieses Buch dient der effizienten Vorbereitung auf die Facharztprüfung oder als Nachschlagewerk in der täglichen Routine. Es ist so gestaltet, dass eine zeitsparende Informationsaufnahme möglich ist, ohne dabei auf die notwendige Tiefe zu verzichten. Im Mittelpunkt stehen detaillierte und differenzierte Empfehlungen zur Diagnostik und Therapie. Algorithmen, schematische Übersichten und brillante Abbildungen veranschaulichen darüber hinaus die Inhalte. Für die 2. Auflage wurden alle Inhalte überarbeitet und aktualisiert. Darüber hinaus wurde die 2. Auflage um über 1.000 digitale Dateikarten mit Fragen und Antworten („FlashCards“) erweitert, mit deren Hilfe man die wesentlichen fachlichen Inhalte'pauken'kann. Im neuen Kapitel'Die Facharztprüfung in der Praxis'wird exemplarisch eine Facharztprüfung in Frage und Antwort durchgespielt. So bekommt man eine gute Vorstellung davon, wie eine Facharztprüfung tatsächlich abläuft und welche Antworten und welches Wissen in der Prüfung erwartet wird.

Evidence-Based Orthopedics is an up-to-date review of the best evidence for the diagnosis, management, and treatment of orthopedic conditions. Covering orthopedic surgery as well as pre- and post-operative complications, this comprehensive guide provides recommendations for implementing evidence-based practice in the clinical setting. Chapters written by leading clinicians and researchers in the field are supported by tables of evidence that summarize systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials. In areas where evidence is insufficient to recommend a practice, summaries of the available research are provided to assist in decision-making. This fully revised new edition reflects the most recent evidence using the approved evidence-based medicine (EBM) guidelines and methodology. The text now places greater emphasis on GRADE—a transparent framework for developing and presenting summaries of evidence—to allow readers to easily evaluate the quality of evidence and the strength of recommendations. The second edition offers a streamlined presentation and an improved standardized format emphasizing how evidence in each chapter directly affects clinical decisions. Incorporating a vast amount of new evidence, Evidence-Based Orthopedics: Features thoroughly revised and updated content, including a new chapter on pediatric orthopedics and new X-ray images Provides the evidence base for orthopedic surgery as well as pediatric orthopedics and orthopedic conditions requiring medical treatment Covers the different methods for most orthopedic surgical procedures, such as hip replacements, arthroscopy, and knee replacements Helps surgeons and orthopedic specialists achieve a uniform optimum standard through a condition-based approach Aligns with internationally accepted guidelines and best health economic principles Evidence-Based Orthopedics is an invaluable resource for orthopedic specialists, surgeons, trauma surgeons, trainees, and medical students.

This book offers a comprehensive and detailed overview of specific sports-related injuries and a valuable guide for decision-making to establish the best strategies to prevent and manage such injuries. As a thorough understanding of each sports modality plays a key role, both in injury prevention and management, a dedicated chapter is devoted to each sports discipline. An international panel of authors examines all most popular individual and team sports – including athletics, swimming, combat sports, cycling, tennis, American football, baseball, basketball, soccer and volleyball, just to mention a few. Three additional chapters present special aspects related to sports injuries: mental health concerns in athletes, radiological assessment and patient reported-outcomes tailored to sports medicine. All chapters share a consistent format, starting with a brief presentation of the sport and its history, and then discussing its dynamics, physical demands on the athlete, common sports-related injuries, biomechanics of injuries, first aid on the field, and injury prevention. This book offers valuable resource to orthopaedists, sports physicians as well as physiotherapists practicing in the field of sports-related injuries.

This new edition will grow to three volumes and significantly expand existing sections on medical management of children with cerebral palsy, research, education and therapies. The first volume will cover the cause of CP, the underlying pathology in the brain and the secondary pathologies in different tissues, such as muscle and bone. There are a fair number of controversies and new techniques, such as PET scans, that are getter attention to make earlier diagnosis. It is still not clear whether early diagnosis makes a long term difference. Epidemiology will also be discussed. The second volume will focus on general medical concerns related to CP on each of the medical specialties and the musculoskeletal section - which served as the main focus of the previous edition. This volume will be updated with an emphasis on gait disorders, spasticity, seizures and movement disorders. New research and techniques on the hip and spine areas will be added as well. The third and final volume will be an expanded and comprehensive resource on therapies. More detail on the latest outcome research and techniques will be provided along with sections on orthotics and novel treatments and techniques. This reference work will build on gaps within the first edition and continue to be the definitive guide for rehabilitation physicians, orthopedics, neurologists and therapists who treat children with CP

For specialists and non-specialists alike, returning an athlete to pre-injury performance safely and quickly is uniquely challenging. To help you address these complex issues in everyday practice, Baxter's The Foot and Ankle in Sport, 3rd Edition, provides focused, authoritative information on the examination, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports-related foot and ankle injuries – ideal for returning both professional and recreational athletes to full use and function. - Provides expert guidance on athletic evaluation, sports syndromes, anatomic disorders, orthoses and rehabilitation, and more. - Includes new and updated case studies and pearls for optimal use in the clinical setting. - Features thoroughly revised content and enhanced coverage of stress fractures, as well as metabolic consideration in athletes. - Includes new chapters on the disabled athlete, the military athlete, caring for the athlete as a team, foot and ankle exam, and biologics. - Features a new, full-color design throughout and new videos available online. - Shares the expertise of international contributors who provide a global perspective on sports medicine. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, videos, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

This state-of-the-art book provides a comprehensive overview of the most common patellofemoral joint problems. Utilizing the latest evidence, it guides readers through prevention, diagnosis and treatment for both adult and paediatric patients. After discussing clinical examination and diagnosis, it explores topics such as acute and recurrent dislocation of the patella, cartilage defects of the joint, patellofemoral instability and patellofemoral osteoarthritis. The book also features a chapter on conservative strategies, including physical medicine and rehabilitation. Research is moving quickly in this field, and as such there is a growing need for consensus documents: written by leading experts, this comprehensive book is a valuable resource for orthopaedic surgeons, knee specialists and sports medicine ones, and is also of great interest to physiatrists, physical therapists and all healthcare workers involved in the care of these patients.

This book focuses on the medical and surgical management of the spine. This book is divided into two volumes. This new two-volume book on Spine Surgery is to be recommended for bringing a true ‘evidence-based state of the art'on a vast array of spine topics. These two volume book consists of 15 sections, which include general, developmental disorders, metabolic disorders, bone grafting, cervical spine, spinal cord injury, lumbar spine 1, lumbar spine 2, motion preservation, thoracic spine, pediatrics, adult deformity, tumor, vascular malformations, and infection, complications, and minimally invasive surgery and navigation, which are further divided into 135 chapters. The 135-chapter evidence-based text was then edited by the nine spine surgeons representing Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, Germany, India, Japan, and the United States. Whether someone is a trainee or an expert spine surgeon, our hope is that this international textbook of spinal surgery is a glimpse into how the rest of the world is effectively caring for their patients.

This superbly illustrated book provides information of outstanding quality on the presentation and management of the entire range of sports injuries and conditions likely to be encountered by the sports medicine physician, as well as many other topics relating to sports activity, events, and outcomes. It is the product of close collaboration among members of several ISAKOS committees, and the chapter authors are clinicians and scientists from across the world who are acknowledged experts in sports medicine and orthopedics. The book opens by discussing fundamental topics and principles, covering subjects such as the biomechanics of injuries, physiological demands in sports practice, sports activity at different ages, nutrition and hydration, strength and conditioning, injury prevention, recovery, rehabilitation, and return to play. Subsequent chapters focus in depth on overtraining injuries, neurological disorders, sports trauma to different parts of the body, and special clinical conditions. Further topics to be addressed are different scenarios in sports (e.g., indoor vs outdoor), sports equipment, biologic treatment of sports injuries, major sporting events, and patient-recorded outcome measures.

There is no more important area of the body for an athlete than the core, the region of our body from our chest to our knees. The core is our engine, our hub of activity. Strength there makes life easier for shoulders and knees. It produces speed and explosiveness. Endurance and grit.The core is so important. So why has it remained such a medical mystery?This book will explain that.Introducing the Core: Demystifying the Body of an Athlete traces the arc of the journey from injury to restoration of power to the return to normal life.Dr. William Meyers is the nation's foremost authority on core health. Along with over 40 world-renowned expert contributors, Dr. Meyers explains how the core functions through stories from his work in locker rooms, the operating room, and the playing fields of elite athletes, giving readers a thorough understanding of the core's widespread influence on athleticism and the human anatomy.The book: Dissects the events that led Dr. Meyers and his team of experts to their new appreciation of this anatomy Brings multiple world-renowned arthroscopists into the overall core picture, providing their perspectives on how the core works, with the pubic bone as “the sun” of the body's universe Offers insight into the many causes of pelvic pain, demonstrating why the term “sports hernia,” should be banished forever Emphasizes the fact that a wide spectrum of professionals treat the core -- from traditional surgeons to alternative therapists Brings it all together and proposes a new future, and perhaps a new medical specialty, that is the core “Strength, power, and endurance all flow from the core. This book, and the work Bill Meyers has done in the field, will bring good core health to the forefront and help everyone—elite athletes and others.”—Michael William Krzyzewski“Even in baseball, injury patterns in the shoulder and elbow are related to core imbalance. This book has been needed for a long time… Bill has helped the idea of core strength become more popular, and this book could be what is needed to get it more attention.”—James Rheuben Andrews, MD“To understand the core, you must put on new eyes.” —Marshawn Lynch

Part of the practical, highly illustrated Operative Techniques series, this fully revised title by Drs. Glenn B. Pfeffer, Mark Easley, Beat Hintermann, Andrew Sands, and Alastair Younger brings you up to speed with must-know surgical techniques in today's foot and ankle surgery. Step-by-step, evidence-based guidance walks you through new procedures and modifications to existing procedures, as well as tips for improving patient outcomes and much more. - Provides expert coverage of total ankle arthroplasty, revision surgery, and post-operative care and expected outcomes. - Focuses on quick access to essential information, using an up-to-date, clean layout; a bulleted, highly templated format; and large, full-color intraoperative photos and illustrations. - Presents essential information often overlooked in other procedural guides, such as positioning, exposures, instrumentation, and implants. - Discusses pearls and pitfalls with an emphasis on optimizing outcomes to refine your technique and learn the experts'approach to getting the best results. - Covers more than 25 new procedures, including Revision Hallux Valgus Surgery, Arthroscopic Fusion of the Great Toe, and Peroneal Tendinopathy with Allograft. - Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, Q&As, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

This unique book provides a critical examination of the current traditions and techniques commonly taught regarding hallux valgus correction and contrasts them with new, evidence-based anatomic and surgical concepts that change the entire approach to bunion surgery. Beginning with the history, etiology and epidemiology of the deformity, its clinical implications and physical and radiological assessment are then discussed. An overview of surgical correction strategies is then presented, followed by detailed chapters on the techniques themselves, covering rationale for the approach, anatomic and technical considerations, post-operative management and evidence-based outcomes. Surgical techniques include phalangeal, cresentic and distal metatarsal osteotomies, the scarf and rotational scarf procedure, joint arthrodesis and arthroplasty, among others.The evaluation and management of the hallux valgus deformity has changed very little over the past several decades despite much discussion, debate, research and new technology. Now, utilizing the most up-to-date evidence and presenting multiple treatment strategies, Evidence-Based Bunion Surgery will be the new standard for the management of hallux valgus for podiatric and orthopedic surgeons, residents and fellows.

Master spine surgeons Alexander R. Vaccaro, Richard G. Fessler, and a cadre of esteemed co-editors have compiled the most comprehensive textbook to date detailing minimally invasive spine (MIS) versus open spine surgery techniques. Controversies in Spine Surgery, MIS versus OPEN: Best Evidence Recommendations features debates by renowned experts on one of the most provocative topics in spine surgery. Twenty-four chapters systematically organized into four sections — degenerative, trauma, tumor, and other issues, cover procedures and underlying pathologies, backed by a large, diverse body of literature.MIS and open approaches are thoroughly compared and contrasted in each chapter. Evidence is presented and analyzed in an objective manner with'opposing sides'presenting differing opinions and techniques, resulting in a synchronous collection of pros and cons. Every chapter is masterfully summed up by the book's editors — each of whom have varying stances on the topics at hand. This unique'duel'and'duet'discussion enables readers to assimilate information, benefit from the balanced harmony between divergent opinions, and reach their own conclusions.Key HighlightsComparative risks, benefits, complications, and outcomes for a full spectrum of lumbar, thoracic and cervical proceduresMIS versus open approaches for lumbar stenosis, synovial cysts, lumbar adjacent segment degeneration, degenerative scoliosis, flatback syndrome, thoracic disc herniation, and dural tearsTumor resection and stabilization, quality of life issues, and potential advantages and risks of MIS techniquesKey differences in MIS versus open operations such as radiation exposure and costsAnalysis of 3-D navigational imaging to improve outcomes and reduce radiation exposure and operating timeThis book is a tremendous, evidence-based tool to guide spine surgeons as they make important decisions on selecting the most optimal spine surgery techniques. It is a must-have resource for all resident and veteran orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons who specialize in treating patients with spine conditions.

Frank R. Noyes, MD – internationally-renowned knee surgeon and orthopaedic sports medicine specialist – presents this unparalleled resource on the diagnosis, management, and outcomes analysis for the full range of complex knee disorders. - Relies on Dr. Noyes'meticulous clinical studies and outcomes data from peer-reviewed publications as a scientifically valid foundation for patient care. - Features detailed post-operative rehabilitation programs and protocols so that you can apply proven techniques and ease your patients'progression from one phase to the next. - Presents step-by-step descriptions on soft tissue knee repair and reconstruction for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair, soft tissue transplants, osseous malalignments, articular cartilage restoration, posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, and more to provide you with guidance for the management of any patient. - Contains today's most comprehensive and advanced coverage of ACL,PCL, posterolateral, unicompartmental knee replacement, return to sports after injury, along with 1500 new study references supporting treatment recommendations. - Features all-new content on unicompartmental and patellofemoral knee replacement, updated operative procedures for posterior cruciate ligament and posterolateral ligament deficiency, updated postoperative rehabilitation protocols, and new information on cartilage restoration procedures and meniscus transplantation. - Includes some of the most comprehensive and advanced discussions on arthrofibrosis, complex regional pain syndrome, tibial and femoral osteotomies, and posterolateral reconstructions available in modern published literature. - Covers gender disparities in ligament injuries for more effective analysis and management. - Includes access to 46 outstanding videos encompassing nearly 11 hours of surgery, live patient rounds, and live presentations. - Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, images, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

This book explores comorbidity in patients with rheumatic diseases and details both care and treatment options in standard clinical practice. Patients with rheumatic diseases are clinically complex, and the interplay of their disease activity with associated conditions may lead to increased morbidity and mortality. Recently there have been major advances in the management of rheumatic diseases, however, without addressing the potential comorbid conditions, including cardiovascular disease; pulmonary disease; and depression; outcomes remain poor. ​​​ With its 19 chapters, covering the management of major rheumatic diseases (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and osteoarthritis), potential comorbidities and treatment recommendations, as well as possible interactions between conditions; this book addresses the gap between textbook medicine and day to day patients'care. Authors also discuss the new hot issue of the comorbidity index, comparing the standard tools to the recently developed indices and how they can assist the rheumatologists in determining disease burden, prognosis, and comorbidity probability. This book is an ideal clinical guide and reference that enables rheumatologists, internal medicine physicians, and residents to address the full clinical expression of these rheumatic diseases with views towards prevention or early management of comorbid conditions.

This book provides a refined clinical guide for evidence-based recommendations in paediatric orthopaedics. Focusing on specific body regions (hip, knees, ankle and feet, spine, shoulder, elbow and wrist and hand) this resource addresses clinical questions related to conditions in these areas. A background section in each chapter sets the scene for the best available practice and also appraises the evidence for its strength and weakness. At the end of each chapter, the authors'provide recommendations on future research. Evidence-Based Paediatric Orthopaedics: The Best Answers to Clinical Questions has been edited by a team of surgeons with a great interest in evidence-based practice who have brought together an international experts to produce this timely book. A wide spectrum audience including paediatric orthopaedic surgeons, trauma surgeons, orthopaedic residents, emergency department doctors, general practitioners and medical students looking for an evidence based approach to paediatric orthopaedics will find this book to be an essential guide for clinical practice.

• Since the latest edition of this book, there have been tremendous advances in the management of trauma as well as orthopaedics. In these 4 volumes, all the chapters have been updated with recent advances • India has population of more than 1.3 billion. With an experience of huge clinical material, many Indian authors have become trusted global authorities. They have contributed up-to-date chapters to this book • Many of the new authors represent the next generation of orthopedic surgeons. A number of them are excellent superspecialists • Organized under the aegis of the Indian Orthopedic Association, a major section of the text has be written by experienced expert Indian authors and some special topics have been authored by the masters in their fields abroad • In India, road-traffic accidents are shockingly high. Surgeons face with increasing number of complex trauma and its complications, such as malunion, nonunion, post-traumatic deformity and infection. With huge clinical experience, masters in trauma have contributed state-of-the-art management of trauma, which is an expanding branch of orthopaedics. Therefore, more number of pages are devoted to trauma section to cover the latest technology by masters in trauma • This book is an excellent reference book for consultants and a must for postgraduate students as it gives state-of-the-art information regarding management in orhopedics and trauma. Recent trends and need-to-know information in clinical examinations, pertinent and rehabilitation has been included which is of immense help to postgraduate students and consulting orthopedic surgeons • It has been designed to adequately cover all such conditions, which are wantonly missing from the Western textbooks. The discussion centers around the diseases and the problems peculiar to the developing countries and covers all such aspects • This textbook has gained its reputation not only in India but also abroad for including a variety of spectrum of orthopedic conditions, their approaches and solutions.

With its unique combination of classic Netter artwork, exam photos and videos, and rigorous evidence-based approach, Netter's Orthopaedic Clinical Examination, 3rd Edition, helps you get the most clinically significant information from every orthopaedic examination. This new edition, by Drs. Joshua Cleland, Shane Koppenhaver, and Jonathan Su, allows you to quickly review the reliability and diagnostic utility of musculoskeletal physical exams and make it easier to incorporate evidence into your clinical decision making. - Extremely user-friendly and well organized, this unique text walks you through the anatomy and clinical exam, then critically reviews all literature for given diagnostic tests. - A tabular format provides quick access to test reliability and diagnostic utility, study quality, anatomy and biomechanics, and summary recommendations for applying evidence in practice. - Quality ratings for 269 studies, investigating a test's reliability using the 11-item Quality Appraisal of Diagnostic Reliability Checklist. - Evidence-based approach helps you focus on the effectiveness of the clinical tests available and review recent studies quickly to determine which test will best predict a specific diagnosis. - 84 new studies, 34 new photos and 25 new videos on Student Consult. - QAREL (Quality Appraisal for Reliability Studies) checklists included for each reliability study. - A downloadable Student Consult eBook is included with this printed book.

This book provides a comprehensive review of the diagnosis, management and treatment of sports injuries to the foot and ankle. The editors have assembled a list of contributors at the top of their field to define the medical management, treatment and surgery for the most common and highly debilitating sports injuries. Currently, foot and ankle injuries are the most common musculoskeletal injuries, thus this book fills the clear need for a state-of-the art resource that focuses upon this growing area of orthopaedic practice. Foot and Ankle Sports Orthopaedics is highly relevant to orthopaedic surgeons, sports orthopaedic surgeons and medical professionals dealing with sports injuries around the F&A. With clear and didactic information and superb illustrations, this book will prove to be an indispensable learning tool for readers seeking expert guidance to further their surgical skills in this area.

This book describes the current applications of arthroscopy in a very wide range of sports injuries involving, among other sites, the hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, and wrist. For each condition, mechanisms of injury are explained and the role of arthroscopy in diagnosis and treatment is described. Relevant information is also provided on the epidemiology and mechanisms of injury in specific sports and on indications for treatment and rehabilitation. The book fully reflects the recent advances that have taken place in arthroscopy, permitting more accurate assessment and more successful management of post-traumatic pathologies. Furthermore, it acknowledges that as a result of the increasing use of new technologies and biomaterials, there is now particular interest in techniques that promote biological healing of articular lesions and permit complete functional recovery. The authors are leading specialists in the field who have aimed to provide practitioners with the clear guidance that they require on the evaluation and treatment of injuries incurred during sporting activity.

Dieses Buch dient der effizienten Vorbereitung auf die Facharztprüfung oder als Nachschlagewerk in der täglichen Routine. Es ist so gestaltet, dass eine zeitsparende Informationsaufnahme möglich ist, ohne dabei auf die notwendige Tiefe zu verzichten. Im Mittelpunkt stehen detaillierte und differenzierte Empfehlungen zur Diagnostik und Therapie. Algorithmen, schematische Übersichten und brillante Abbildungen veranschaulichen darüber hinaus die Inhalte.

Das vorliegende Buch beschreibt umfassend und aus interdisziplinärer Sicht alle wesentlichen Aspekte zu Diagnose, Therapie und Prävention von akuten und chronischen Rücken- und Nackenschmerzen und wendet sich insbesondere an Orthopäden, Neurologen, Psychologen, Schmerztherapeuten, Internisten und Allgemeinmediziner. Alle Inhalte orientieren sich an den Nationalen Versorgungsleitlinien'Kreuzschmerz'und sind, soweit es die Datenlage zulässt, evidenzbasiert. Hinweise auf Besonderheiten, Fallbeispiele, zusammenfassende Darstellungen und Praxistipps machen das Werk besonders praxistauglich. So gelingt die optimale Versorgung von Rücken- und Nackenschmerzpatienten, auch in schwierigen Fällen. Aus dem InhaltEntstehung und Chronifizierung des Rücken- und NackenschmerzesVersorgungspfade bei akuten/subakuten oder chronischen Schmerzen in Form von Algorithmen mit ergänzenden Informationen, u. a. primärmedizinischer Diagnostik, inkl. Triage, Befunde, Klinik, SymptomeEdukation und die Sichtweise des PatientenBewährte Therapieverfahren und neue TherapieansätzeRehabilitation und LangzeitbetreuungSpezielle Krankheitsbilder mit den spezifischen Diagnostik- und TherapieoptionenBesondere Patientengruppen wie Sportler, Kinder, ÄltereManagement: Versorgungseinrichtungen, Begutachtung, Abrechnung

Sports Injuries: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation covers the whole field of sports injuries and is an up-to-date guide for the diagnosis and treatment of the full range of sports injuries. The work pays detailed attention to biomechanics and injury prevention, examines the emerging treatment role of current strategies and evaluates sports injuries of each part of musculoskeletal system. In addition, pediatric sports injuries, extreme sports injuries, the role of physiotherapy, and future developments are extensively discussed. All those who are involved in the care of patients with sports injuries will find this textbook to be an invaluable, comprehensive, and up-to-date reference.

Sports Medicine Conditions: Return to Play addresses the most important and challenging problems in sports medicine, determining the appropriate time for an athlete to return to play. With this handy resource, you'll explore the latest imaging diagnostics, and get vital information on surgical and non-surgical therapies for athletic injuries. Look inside and discover… • Injury-based organization lets you find the facts you need quickly • Two-page spread format for each injury lets you find practical solutions at a glance • Consistent presentation covers History/Mechanism of Injury, Physical Examination, Imaging, Classification, Operative and Nonoperative Treatments, Rehabilitation Principles, and Return to Play • Expert perspectives let you benefit from the experience of orthopedics, sports medicine, and physical therapy professionals • Abundant original composite illustrations that clearly demonstrate operative procedures for these injuries

A comprehensive reference on the latest spine technologiesBiomechanics of Spine Stabilization, Third Edition, is a comprehensive and highly readable reference that helps spine specialists understand the clinically important biomechanical principles underpinning spinal surgery and instrumentation so that the best clinical decisions can be made for patients. This new edition includes coverage of the latest spine technology that has evolved over the past decade, such as motion preservation technologies and minimally invasive spine surgery.Features:Single-authored text with the consistent, authoritative voice of world-renowned expert Dr. BenzelMore than 350 new figures and original line drawings help clarify information in the textExtensive glossary of basic terminology on biomechanics for quick, easy referenceMore than 400 review questions at the back of the book for help with exam preparationThis book is an excellent clinical reference for spine surgeons, residents, and fellows in the fields of orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery, neuroradiologists, and engineers working for spine device companies.

The definitive text in its field, McGlamry's Comprehensive Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery, is the ideal reference for the podiatric or orthopedic surgeon, resident, or student preparing for certification exams. From perioperative management to postoperative complications and considerations, this must-have resource prepares you for a full range of podiatric surgeries and procedures ranging from routine trauma of the foot and leg to compound deformities, enabling you to face any challenge with confidence.

This book creates a unique platform that covers main ankle pathologies specifically related with football. Experiences from professional players have been combined with evidence-based medical content from renowned experts in the field to present a comprehensive picture on ankle injuries in football. Worldwide, ankle injuries present a high burden for sports medicine physicians, physiotherapists, players and coaches in and around the football pitch. This book contains updated content for both medical and nonmedical individuals involved with football.

The emergency physician's top reference for handling orthopedic injuries and disorders Written by and for emergency physicians, Emergency Orthopedics is the leading reference for handling all types of musculoskeletal emergencies. This heavily illustrated, full-color book focuses on radiographic diagnosis, acute management, and discharge of the patient with a pulled muscle, torn ligament, fracture, or other skeletal trauma. The format represents the ideal integration of text and images, allowing clinicians to actually see what they reading about. The concise text tells readers everything they need to know about the mechanisms of action along with recommended imaging studies, treatment guidelines, and possible complications.

Ankle injuries are often sport related and pose a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Over the past 25 years, Niek van Dijk, founder of the Amsterdam Foot and Ankle School and author of this book, has developed a new philosophy of ankle arthroscopy. It entails a comprehensive approach which includes various diagnostic strategies and the application of a number of minimally invasive endoscopic techniques. Use of these techniques has spread throughout the world; they are now recognized as the state of the art and have been used to treat many leading professional athletes. This diagnostic and operating manual presents the Amsterdam Foot and Ankle School approach for a wide variety of ankle and hindfoot problems. Clear step-by-step instructions are provided with the help of numerous high-quality illustrations, most of which are in color. Access to a web-based educational site is also available to readers.

Praxisorientiertes Manual für Rückenschul-Kursleiter/-Lehrer zur sog. „Neuen Rückenschule', d.h. neuen Leitlinien, 2006 gemeinsam von der „Konföderation der deutschen Rückenschulen'verabschiedet (KddR, Mitglieder sind die 7 wichtigsten Rückenschulverbände sowie ZVK und IFK - Physiotherapeuten). Die neu formulierten Ziele und Inhalte der Rückenschule werden ausführlich, sehr praxisbezogen und mit dem relevanten theoretischen Hintergrundwissen verknüpft aufbereitet. Neu im Vergleich zu den bisherigen Rückenschul-Büchern: Detaillierte Vorstellung der acht Praxismodule der Neuen Rückenschule, anhand vieler konkreter praktischer Beispiele; Neuer Schwerpunkt: intensive ompetenzförderung der Kursleiter in „Handlungs- Wirkungs- und Transferwissen'; Konkrete Vorschläge für Spiele, Übungen, orgehensweisen; Vorlagen für visualisierende Unterrichtsmittel (Folien, Karten u.ä.); In der Darstellung der Inhalte Synthese aus praktischer Anleitung für die Kursdurchführung („Rezepte'für Stundenbilder usw.), eng verzahnt mit verständlich erklärten theoretischen Hintergründen (Schmerzphysiologie/- management, Salutogenese-Modell, bio-psycho-sozialer Ansatz u.ä.); „Zielorientiertes Verhalten'bei Rückenbeschwerden als neuer methodischer Ansatz der Kursangebote (die Lernprogramme gehen nicht mehr von Beschwerden/Symptomen, sondern von selbst formulierten „Lernzielen'der Rückenschulteilnehmer aus) Neu in der 2. AuflageDie 2. Auflage wurde ergänzt um- Life-Time-Entspannungsübungen und Sportarten: Yoga, Qi Gong und Pilates- Haltungsschulung und Bewegungslernen- die „Neue Rückenschule“ im Einsatz: am Arbeitsplatz/Betrieb- Praxisanleitungen zu Körperwahrnehmung und –erfahrung sowie zu Entspannung und StressmanagementZusätzlich wurden- alle Grundlagen zur „Neuen Rückenschule“ nach neuestem Studienstand aktualisiert- Daten zur Evaluation der „NeuenRückenschule“ aufgenommen

Continuing the tradition of excellence that began in 1972, this latest edition of Tachdjian's Pediatric Orthopaedics offers the detailed visual guidance and unmatched expertise you need to effectively diagnose and treat pediatric musculoskeletal disorders. Extensive updates offer you the latest knowledge on etiology, imaging, differential diagnosis, and non-operative and surgical techniques for a wide range of pediatric orthopaedic conditions. Access expert guidance on difficult diagnostic and clinical management issues for your most challenging cases.Perfect your technique with the visual guidance of nearly 2,500 full-color illustrations and 60 videos of pediatric surgical procedures, including a number that highlight clinical examination and unusual clinical findings.Produce the best possible outcomes using today's most effective approaches for management of severe spinal deformities, hip impingement, early-onset scoliosis, and other pediatric musculoskeletal conditions.See exactly how to proceed step-by-step with instructional videos demonstrating repair of bilateral dislocated hips, triple arthrodesis for planovalgus foot, patellofemoral ligament reconstruction, elbow arthroscopy, and more. Access the full contents online at Expert Consult.

The intervertebral disc is a complex structure that separates opposing vertebrae, permits a wide range of motion, and accommodates high biomechanical forces. Disc degeneration leads to a loss of function and is often associated with excruciating pain.Written by leading scientists and clinicians, the first part of the book provides a review of the basic biology of the disc in health and disease. The second part considers strategies to mitigate the effects of disc degeneration and discusses the possibility of engineering replacement tissues. The final section is devoted to approaches to model normal development and elucidate the pathogenesis of degenerative disc disease using animal, organ and cell culture techniques. The book bridges the gap between the basic and clinical sciences; the target audience includes basic scientists, orthopaedists and neurologists, while at the same time appealing to the needs of graduate students, medical students, interns and fellows.

Selected References in Trauma and Orthopaedics is an essential study tool for all those preparing for the orthopedic FRCS (Tr & Orth). This work provides a selection of references from the Trauma and Orthopedic literature, which will be of interest to the surgeon preparing for the Intercollegiate Specialty Board examination, and similar end-of training examinations in other countries. It will also be of interest to examiners and trainers who are preparing their trainee colleagues for the examination, as well as providing a literature basis for their own practice. Selected References in Trauma and Orthopaedics presents the classical papers underlying current practice as well as recent publications which have brought about innovation. The references are presented with a brief summary which allows the reader to access a literature review, with the use of online resources. Compiled by examiners, Selected References in Trauma and Orthopaedics will provide candidates with an awareness ofthe literature which will boost grades and enhance learning ability.

With this brand new book, Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine, sports medicine practitioners will have one of the most comprehensive and practical resources for the treatment of foot and ankle sports injuries. In addition to tendon disorders, trauma, hindfoot, midfoot, forefoot, and lower leg, this book's 32 chapters also cover pediatric sports injuries, sport specific injury prevention, rehabilitation, and even shoe selection. Over 40 specialists in orthopaedic surgery, podiatry, physiatry, physical therapy, and athletic training contributed to this book's contents — including team physicians, physical therapists, and athletic trainers for major sports teams including the New York Giants, New York Mets, Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Knicks, Washington Nationals, Carolina Panthers, and the US Davis Cup Tennis team. It's the combination of all these different disciplines that makes this book such an excellent resource for treatment of foot and ankle sports injuries.

This issue will provide a comprehensive overview of OCD, from the perspective of the Foot and Ankle surgeon. Topics to be covered include basic biology, advances in synthetic cartilage technology, surgical approaches, pediatric care, allografts, and the use of other surgical revision technology.

The first reference of its kind designed specifically for PAs, Orthopaedics for Physician Assistants is a comprehensive, portable handbook that helps you master orthopaedic physical examination and history taking, imaging interpretation and diagnosis, and treatment strategies – essential knowledge that directly affects your patient care. Authors Sara Rynders and Jennifer Hart present precisely the diagnostic and procedural information you need with this easy-to-use, PA-focused orthopaedic resource! 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. Learn how to interpret and correlate lab and diagnostic procedures, reach an accurate diagnosis, formulate effective treatment plans, and implement therapeutic strategies. Quickly grasp pertinent information with brief, bulleted text enhanced with clear diagrams and images. Easily follow the guidelines for each procedure thanks to consistent headings in each chapter and a handy outline format. See how to perform 14 key joint injections with online videos demonstrating elbow joint injection, knee joint injection, medial epicondyle injection, subacromial injection, digital block, and more. Access the entire text and illustrations online at www.expertconsult.com.

While some of the topics in the preliminary table of contents will expand upon and update past issues and papers on trauma or sports injuries, others have barely been touched upon in literature and will make a great impact on the amount of information the Clinics offers on foot and ankle injury. Some of these topics include information for treating dancers (ballet, mostly) injuries, new non-surgical treatments, “pre-hab” techniques, and one chapter contributed by a non-surgical podiatrist working for the GB Olympic, soccer and rugby teams, debating the need for orthoses given new technologies in turf and shoe design.

A comprehensive textbook of some of the most common and difficult to deal with pathologies. The first truly international, multidisciplinary manual of foot and ankle surgery by the specialty's leaders and most experienced surgeons. The management of various conditions in the foot and ankle will be approached by authors in different parts of the world. Authors will be invited to provide radiographs, diagrams, and intra-operative pictures to illustrate the procedures described. Current up to date trends and techniques using a scientific approach including evidence based guidelines where applicable. The reader will be exposed to a step-by-step approach to each procedure presented. No outcome research has been performed in this area, and the book may serve as a reference in this respect.

In recent years, research studies into sports injuries have provided healthcare professionals with a better understanding of their etiology and natural history. On this basis, novel concepts in the diagnosis and management of these conditions are now being explored. This timely book offers a complete guide to the latest knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of the full range of possible sports injuries. Individual sections are devoted to biomechanics, injury prevention, and the still emerging treatment role of growth factors, which foster more rapid tissue healing. Sports injuries of each body region are then examined in detail, with special attention to diagnostic issues and the most modern treatment techniques. In addition, pediatric sports injuries, extreme sports injuries, the role of physiotherapy, and future developments are extensively discussed. All who are involved in the care of patients with sports injuries will find this textbook to be an invaluable, comprehensive, and up-to-date reference.

Die Krankheiten des rheumatischen Formenkreises werden immer bedeutsamer. Die Kenntnisse über Molekularbiologie, Immunologie, medikamentöse und chirurgische Therapie haben rasant zugenommen. Umfassend und praxisnah präsentiert dieses Buch die Rheumatologie mit all ihren Randgebieten. Im allgemeinen Teil wird u.a. auf die Bausteine des Bindegewebes, Immunologie, Genetik und Epidemiologie eingegangen, gefolgt von einem Teil über Diagnostik und Krankheitsbilder und einem therapeutischen Teil, der alle medikamentösen, nicht-medikamentösen und chirurgisch-orthopädischen Aspekte beinhaltet. In den klinischen Kapiteln wird durchgehend eine übersichtliche Gliederung eingehalten. Die fünfte Auflage wurde um aktuelle Themen, wie Biologika in die Therapie der entzündlichen rheumatischen Erkrankungen, die intensive Behandlung der Früharthritis und besserer Therapieerfolg durch Einführung einheitlicher klinischer Messkriterien erweitert. Eine geglückte Synthese von fundiertem Handbuch und praktischer Checkliste.

Covering all commonly used interventions for acute and chronic low back pain conditions, Evidence-Based Management of Low Back Pain consolidates current scientific studies and research evidence into a single, practical resource. Its multidisciplinary approach covers a wide scope of treatments from manual therapies to medical interventions to surgery, organizing interventions from least to most invasive. Editors Simon Dagenais and Scott Haldeman, along with expert contributors from a variety of clinical and academic institutions throughout the world, focus on the best available scientific evidence, summarizing the results from the strongest to the weakest types of studies. No other book makes it so easy to compare the different interventions and treatment approaches, giving you the tools to make better, more informed clinical decisions. - A multidisciplinary approach covers treatments from manual therapies to medical interventions to surgery, and many others in between. - An interdisciplinary approach enables health care providers to work together. - A logical, easy-to-follow organization covers information by intervention type, from least invasive to most invasive. - Integration of interventions provides information in a clinically useful way, so it's easier to consider more than one type of treatment or intervention for low back pain, and easier to see which methods should be tried first. - 155 illustrations include x-rays, photos, and drawings. - Tables and boxes summarize key information. - Evidence-based content allows you to make clinical decisions based on the ranking the best available scientific studies from strongest to weakest. - Patient history and examination chapters help in assessing the patient's condition and in ruling out serious pathology before making decisions about specific interventions. - Experienced editors and contributors are proven authors, researchers, and teachers, and practitioners, well known in the areas of orthopedics, pain management, chiropractic, physical therapy, and behavioral medicine as well as complementary and alternative medicine; the book's contributors include some of the leading clinical and research experts in the field of low back pain. - Coverage based on The Spine Journal special issue on low back pain ensures that topics are relevant and up to date. - A systematic review of interventions for low back pain includes these categories: patient education, exercise and rehabilitation, medications, manual therapy, physical modalities, complementary and alternative medicine, behavioral modification, injections, minimally invasive procedures, and surgery. - Surgical interventions include decompression, fusion, disc arthroplasty, and dynamic stabilization. - Additional coverage includes patient education and multidisciplinary rehabilitation.

Dieses Kompendium bietet bereits in 3. Auflage in bewährter Weise eine übersichtliche und prägnante Darstellung der diagnostischen und therapeutischen Rehabilitationskonzepte für viele Krankheitsbilder und trägt dabei dem modernen Ansatz der Rehabilitationsmedizin als „Field of Competence“ Rechnung. Grundlagen und Voraussetzungen für Leistungen der Physikalischen Medizin und Rehabilitation wurden zeitgemäß überarbeitet, bestehende Kapitel aktualisiert. Das Spektrum der Neuauflage wurde darüber hinaus um viele neue Kapitel erweitert, z. B. Rehabilitation im Akutkrankenhaus, Ethik, Gender und Rehabilitation bei verschiedenen weiteren Krankheitsbildern.So zeichnet das Werk auch in 3. Auflage ein modernes Bild der Physikalischen und Rehabilitationsmedizin in allen Facetten und stellt den idealen Begleiter für alle in diesem Bereich tätigen Ärzte dar. Es eignet sich aufgrund seiner übersichtlichen und didaktisch durchdachten Aufbereitung auch ideal für Studenten und Auszubildende der medizinischen Fachberufe.

This multimedia resource offers you all the how-to step-by-step guidance you need to perform all of the latest and best techniques in foot and ankle surgery. The complete, lavishly illustrated volume is made even better with a state-of-the-art companion web site! Large full-color intraoperative photos, diagrammable illustrations, and dedicated website demonstrate procedures. This concise, accessible multimedia resource shows you what you need to know and how to do it all. The result is a detailed, easy-to-use reference that no orthopedic surgeon should be without.This is a title in the Operative Techniques series. Please visit www.operativetechniques.com for more information.Includes full-text web access so you can search the text online, view surgical video clips that let you see the experts perform the techniques and perfect your own, and use reference links for further research on the procedures. Discusses pearls and pitfalls with an emphasis on optimizing outcomes to improve the quality of your technique and learn the expert's approach to getting the best results. Outlines positioning, exposures, instrumentation, and implants to give you a step-by-step guide for every procedure. Provides discussions of post-operative care and expected outcomes, including potential complications and brief notes on controversies and supporting evidence to give you important details about patient-focused surgery. Highlights key anatomies with color photos and illustrations as well as diagrams that present cases as they appear in real life to help you see every detail with clarity.