Periprosthetic Fracture Management

ISBN-13: 9783131715111 / Angielski / Twarda / 2014 / 400 str.

M Schuetz;C Perka;T Ruedi

Opis

Hear the authors discuss Periprosthetic Fracture Management.

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 patient
• A new Unified Classification System
  (UCS)
• Options and choices of fracture fixations
  techniques as well as more complex revisions or reconstructive
  procedures
• More than 350 pages containing superb illustrations
  and images.
  
  
  
  

Spis treści

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

O autorze

Michael Schütz, Dr., Leitender Oberarzt, ab Ende 2001 Chefarzt der Burg-Klinik, Stadtlengsfeld.