Book description
Winner of First Prize in Orthopaedics and Rheumatology at the 2008
British Medical Association Medical Book Competition Winner of
Association of American Publishers Best Book in Clinical Medicine,
2007This landmark multimedia reference presents the most current
information on surgical treatments of a wide range of injuries, from
complex pelvic and spinal trauma to periarticular fractures and knee
dislocations. For each injury, the authors guide the reader from the
clinical evaluation, through the decision-making process, and to the
surgical procedure. Each chapter provides a thorough review of surgical
anatomy, streamlined discussion of the classification of the injury, the
non-operative treatments available, and the indications for surgical
treatment. Concise, step-by-step descriptions of surgical techniques are
supplemented by carefully edited videos of surgical procedures on four
accompanying DVDs, containing over 18 hours of video footage.
Highlights of the book:
Tips and Tricks summarize key points of each procedure for rapid
review in preparation for surgery
Exam Pearls describe injuries, incidence, indications for surgery,
and possible complications and are ideal for board preparation
More than 1,400 photographs, radiographs, and drawings illustrate techniques
New Techniques sections cover the latest innovations for surgical management
A separate table of contents for the four DVDs and shaded text boxes
throughout the book enable convenient book-to-video reference
Highlights of the DVDs:
Narrated videos of entire surgical procedures provide a window into
the operating room--an invaluable resource for residents and general
orthopedic surgeons who do not perform trauma procedures regularly
Coverage of state-of-the-art techniques such as locked plating,
minimally invasive fracture fixation, advanced intramedullary nailing
strategies, staged reconstruction of periarticular fractures, new
techniques for hip hemiarthroplasty, surgical management of knee
dislocation, including double bundle ACL and PCL knee reconstruction,
and the use of temporary postoperative hinged external fixation
Each DVD has been professionally produced and features high-quality
audio, special effects, and multiple camera angles for each procedure
Authoritative and comprehensive in its scope, this landmark text will be
an invaluable asset in libraries of all orthopedic surgeons, residents,
or specialists seeking a comprehensive and didactic reference.
"With so many fracture and trauma textbooks already published, is
there a place for yet another text on the subject? The answer to this
question is yes.
Surgical Treatment of Orthopaedic Trauma
is an excellent adjunct for residents, fellows, and attending
physicians who are and will be charged with treating the growing
population of patients with orthopaedic trauma. The 1000 page volume is
intended to be comprehensive yet succinct...the authors have
accomplished their goals. In summary, the information presented in this
text is thorough, well written, and clearly presented...This text will
provide an excellent reference for any resident or practicing physician
who cares for the patient who has sustained orthopaedic
trauma."--The Journal of the American Medical Association_x000D_
_x000D_ "The text is concise and well written, with special
sections devoted to outcomes data when available. The DVD surgical
videos, the quantity and quality of which are truly superb, are the gem
of this book. After reading the chapter and watching the accompanying
video, the reader should be able to perform many of the demonstrated
techniques with success....This textbook is a must for orthopaedic
residents as well as any orthopaedic surgeon who is on call for trauma
care. It will quickly become an essential resource due to its concise
presentation and its quality DVD presentations. Having this book at hand
is like having the benefit of an experienced orthopaedic trauma surgeon
at your side."--Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery_x000D_ _x000D_
"The first thing to say about this book is that it is not just a
book; it is a true multimedia resource....The provision of four DVDs
with over a hundred separate videos of surgical procedures raises the
bar to new heights. The clear narration turns each video into a well
illustrated lecture, and the set covers most of the conditions likely to
be encountered by anyone 'on call.' Interspersing the moving picture
with diagrams at key moments is a useful adjunct.... Thie biggest
surprise of this book has to be how little it costs given the time and
effort that has obviously been consumed in preparation. I would advise
ever Specialist Registrar in the country to purchase a copy immediately,
and every consultant to borrow it off of him!"--D. Goodier, The
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (Br)_x000D_ _x000D_ "[The
editors] are to be commended on a job well done. This handsomely bound
book is a comprehensive and concise reference that covers the modern
surgical treatment of injuries in an in-depth manner, focusing not only
on the classic treatment but on the technical details of the surgical
intervention as well. Each chapter is laid out with ample photographs,
diagrams, technical tricks, new technologies, and the latest in thinking
on the respective subject. The text is a backdrop for the surgical
videos supplied on four separate DVDs. These represent an outstanding
compilation of surgeries performed by skilled surgeons. For the most
part, these are of exceptional quality and permit the viewer more than
ample opportunity to watch, listen, and learn from the experience of the
presenter. This book is ideal as a teaching text for any resident
wishing to pursue a career in orthopaedic trauma and would be an
excellent source of review for orthopaedic trauma fellows. It will
continue to be extremely useful for many years to come as a reference
work for those of us already experienced in the discipline. In short,
this is a text worth purchasing and using, over and over."--Journal
of Orthopaedic Trauma_x000D_ _x000D_ "All chapters are concisely
organized. ..systematic and logical approach..allows for easy reading
and retention of key concepts. Surgical anatomy and approaches are
illustrated with high-quality black and white drawings, and surgical
techniques are accompanied by valuable step-by-step radiographic case
studies. This outstanding and easy-to-use fracture text was intended and
has succeeded in providing a single reference with "everything that
you need to know" on the extremely broad and diverse field of
orthopaedic trauma. The book serves well both as a quick compendium for
specific problems and as an extensive scientific resource for in-depth
study of complex injury patterns. Ample and descriptive high-quality
illustrations, in addition to the excellent surgical videos throughout
all chapters, make this a valuable resource for orthopaedic residents
and fellows as well as general orthopaedists with an interest in
orthopaedic trauma. With a clear focus on operative treatment, the
detailed and complete descriptions of indications, decision-making
processes, surgical approaches, and surgical techniques with tips and
tricks, this book is a comprehensive and concise reference that combines
the contents usually found in several different
textbooks."--Journal of Trauma: Injury, Trauma, and
Infection_x000D_ _x000D_ "This is an excellent book. The diagrams,
illustrations and DVDs are superb. Descriptions of the surgical
techniques are very clear and will be very useful to surgeons attempting
a new approach or procedure."--Journal of the American College of
Surgeons _x000D_ _x000D_ "This is an excellent textbook for
residents and registrars of orthopaedics as well as for general
orthopaedic surgeons. Dedicated trauma surgeons would also find this
very helpful as a means of appraising oneself against one's peers. The
highlight of this textbook, indubitably, is the
DVDs."--Injury_x000D_ _x000D_ "The authors of
Surgical
Treatment of Orthopaedic Trauma
did a phenomenal job of creating high-quality video images of the
various surgeries...and also did an excellent job of cross referencing
the video and text. The book is concise in its presentation, well
illustrated, and well indexed to allow rapid location of needed
information. The DVDs are of high quality and outline clearly the
surgical approaches, methods of fixation, and soft tissue
reconstruction. The book would serve as a valuable reference text for
any orthopaedic physical therapy department that deals with orthopaedic
trauma."--Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy_x000D_
_x000D_ "An excellent reference tool...one of the great strengths
of this textbook is its simplicity...the illustrations, text and
summaries enable the reader to rapidly focus on the essential and the
important aspects of the chapters...very helpful when planning for an
operation or for residents to review before assisting...a great
reference textbook, useful at all level[s] from the resident to the
fellow to the traumatologist...it is easy and pleasant to use...this
book should be in the shelves of keen general
traumatologists."--European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and
Traumatology_x000D_ _x000D_ "Well written, current...Excellent. The
diagrams, illustrations and DVDs are superb. ..Very
clear."--Doody's Book Reviews Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,
University of Missouri Healthcare Associate Professor of Orthopaedic
Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
