The AO Principles of Fracture Management has served many generations of surgeons around the world as the source of knowledge and essential reference in the field of orthopedic trauma surgery. The fundamental principles of fracture surgery have not changed in 60 years, but the biological and clinical knowledge, as well as technological advancements have extended new possibilities in surgical treatment and offered surgeons the opportunity to explore new ways of applying the AO principles.

The new third edition of this book has been expanded to include new knowledge and explore state-of-the-art technology. It also addresses pressing challenges that face orthopedic surgeons today, such as the exponential rise in fragility fractures resulting from demographic changes and an aging population. The book aims to help surgeons to successfully rise to such challenges.

Key features include:

• Contributions from more than 50 highly renowned surgeons, scientists, and medical professionals
• More than 2,100 high-quality illustrations and images, as well as access to over 250 video presentations
• New chapters on periprosthetic fractures, knee dislocations, fragility fractures and orthogeriatric care and additional information on operating room setup and planning
• Immediate access to AO's continually evolving range of online educational offerings via QR codes for mobile devices including animations, webcasts, webinars, lectures, AO Surgery Reference, AOSTART and more
  AOTrauma is pleased to bring you a new expanded, comprehensive, and updated edition of the AO Principles of Fracture Management for residents, fellows, course participants and faculty, Trauma and Orthopedic surgeons, and operating room personnel.

Inhalt
Volume 1PrinciplesAO philosophy and basic principles1.1 AO philosophy and evolution1.2 Biology and biomechanics in bone healing1.3 Implants and biotechnology1.4 Fracture classification1.5 Soft-tissue injury: pathophysiology, evaluation, and classificationDecision making and planning2.1 The patient and the injury: decision making in trauma surgery2.2 Diaphyseal fractures: principles2.3 Articular fractures: principles2.4 Preoperative planningReduction, approaches, and fixation techniquesReduction and approaches3.1.1 Surgical reduction3.1.2 Approaches and intraoperative handling of soft tissues3.1.3 Minimally invasive osteosynthesisTechniques of absolute stability3.2.1 Screws3.2.2 Plates3.2.3 Tension band principleTechniques of relative stability3.3.1 Intramedullary nailing3.3.2 Bridge plating3.3.3 External fixator3.3.4 Locking platesGeneral topics4.1 Polytrauma: pathophysiology, priorities, and management4.2 Open fractures4.3 Soft-tissue loss: principles of management4.4 Pediatric fractures4.5 Antibiotic prophylaxis4.6 Thromboembolic prophylaxis4.7 Postoperative management: general considerations4.8 Fragility fractures and orthogeriatric care4.9 Imaging and radiation hazardsComplications5.1 Malunion5.2 Aseptic nonunion5.3 Acute infection5.4 Chronic infection and infected nonunionVolume 2Specific fracturesScapula and clavicle6.1.1 Scapula6.1.2 ClavicleHumerus6.2.1 Humerus, proximal6.2.2 Humerus, shaft6.2.3 Humerus, distalForearm and hand6.3.1 Proximal forearm and complex elbow injuries6.3.2 Forearm, shaft6.3.3 Distal radius and wrist6.3.4 HandPelvis and acetabelum6.4 Pelvic ring6.5 AcetabulumFemur and periprosthetic fractures6.6.1 Femur, proximal6.6.2 Femur, shaft (including subtrochanteric fractures)6.6.3 Femur, distal6.6.4 Periprosthetic fracturesKnee6.7.1 Patella6.7.2 Knee dislocationsTibia6.8.1 Tibia, proximal6.8.2 Tibia, shaft6.8.3 Tibia, distal intraarticular (pilon)Malleoli and foot6.9 Malleoli6.10.1 Hindfootcalcaneus and talus6.10.2 Midfoot and forefoot