Kategoria BISAC: Medical >> Surgery - Orthopedic

Das Buch stellt mit der Analyse geographischer Unterschiede bei der Behandlung ausgewählter Erkrankungen potenzielle Einspareffekte im Gesundheitswesen dar. Dabei werden beispielhaft Eingriffe ganz verschiedener Fachgebiete (Allgemeinchirurgie, Orthopädie, Kardiologie, Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Urologie, Geburtshilfe) anhand nationaler und internationaler statistischer Erhebungen auf Ebene der deutschen Bundesländer und der OECD-Staaten untersucht. Auf der Basis einer Literaturrecherche in der Datenbank PubMed erfolgt die wissenschaftliche Analyse der dargestellten Unterschiede. Die...

This book introduces recent advances in implants and surgical techniques for osteoporotic fractures. It covers most frequent fractures especially in the geriatric population, such as fractures of the hip, distal radius, proximal humerus, peri-prosthetic fractures and drug associated atypical femoral fractures, etc. The book details special surgical techniques which are required to treat these challenging and complex fractures. It also covers the current concept of geriatric fracture care and encompasses the holistic management of these patients from surgical management of the fracture to...

In the opening part readers will discover UKA’s history, controversies as well as standard and emerging indications. Moving forward they will understand the differences between several eligible implants as well as case-by-case guiding principles behind a correct implant choice. Insights into single stage and robotic surgery, rehabilitation, possible complications, return to play...

This book offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of ankle osteoarthritis pathologies and solutions for successful ankle replacement surgery. The opening chapters examine the anatomical basics and biomechanical features essential for understanding each pathological condition and achieving a well-balanced and stable replaced ankle.

The authors further illustrate the diagnostic work-up, pre-operative planning, indications, and contraindications. Providing step-by-step guidance through the most updated surgical techniques, many of which they have pioneered themselves, they...