Based on clinical scenarios exemplified by specific cases, this generously illustrated volume has renowned orthopedic trauma surgeons as expert guides to the evidence-based management of these cases, specially chosen for their more challenging features.

Revised and expanded edition of the original 2013 publication on orthopedic traumatology, including four new chapters
Covers management techniques and strategies for the spine, upper and lower extremities, hip and acetabulum, foot and ankle, and polytrauma, infection and perioperative management
Utilizes the most up-to-date evidence on surgical outcomes

Autorentext

Manish K. Sethi, MD

Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN, USA

William T. Obremskey, MD, MPH, MMHC

Professor of Orthopedic Surgery

Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, TN, USA

A. Alex Jahangir, MD

Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery

Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, TN, USA

Thomas J. Iorio, BS

Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, TN, USA

Basem Attum MD, MS Research Coordinator Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, TN, USA

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Michelle S. Shen, BA

Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, TN, USA

Inhalt
Part I: Evidence-Based Medicine in Orthopedic Trauma Surgery .- Introduction to Evidence Based Medicine.- Part II: Spine Trauma .- Cervical Spine Clearance.- Cervical Spine Fracture Dislocation.- Lumbar Burst Fractures.- Part III: Upper Extremity Trauma. - Scapula Fractures.- Clavicle Fractures.- Proximal Humerus Fractures.- Humeral Shaft Fractures.- Distal Humerus Fractures.- Elbow Fracture Dislocation.- Distal Radius Fractures.- Part IV: Acetabular, Hip and Pelvic Trauma .- Acetabular Fractures in the Elderly.- Pelvic Ring Injury I.- Pelvic Ring Injury II.- Femoral Neck Fractures in the Elderly.- Intertrochanteric Femur Fractures.- Femoral Neck Fractures in the Young Patient.- Part V: Lower Extremity Trauma. - Diaphyseal Femur Fractures.- Distal Femur Fractures.- Knee Dislocations.- Tibial Plateau Fractures.- Closed Diaphyseal Tibia Fractures.- Open Diaphyseal Tibia Fractures.- Part VI: Foot and Ankle Trauma .- Pilon Fractures.- Trimalleolar Ankle Fractures.- Calcaneus Fractures.- Talus Fractures.- Lisfranc Injuries.- Part VII: Polytrauma, Infection and Perioperative Management of the Orthopedic Trauma Patient. - Timing of Treatment in the Multiply Injured Patient.- DVT Prophylaxis in Orthopedic Trauma.- The Infected Tibial Nail.- Perioperative Optimization in Orthopedic Trauma.- Management of Acute Post-Operative Infection.