This practical, step-by-step guide to fracture assessment and management will be useful for medical students. Emphasis is on the expanding use of fixation techniques, although conservative management remains an integral part of the text. The first section assumes little prior knowledge on the subject. The second section, which deals with particular fractures, is more advanced, with b&w illustrations and medical images presented in a linear sequence and accompanied by captions in very small type. This fifth edition reflects the latest surgical techniques. There is expanded coverage of deep venous thrombosis and acute respiratory distress syndrome, coverage of new devices and techniques, and new material on damage control orthopedics, HIV and AIDS, and bone loss. The art program of b&w illustrations and medical images has been fully updated with many new radiographs, CT scans, and 3D reconstructions. McRae is affiliated with Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, UK. Esser is affiliated with the department of Trauma Surgery at Alfred Hospital, Monash University, Australia. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
The 5th edition of this now classic text draws on the strength of previous editions and now includes reference to the latest surgical techniques available in Europe, Australia and the USA. Emphasis remains on the continually expanding use of fixation techniques although conservative management remains an integral part of the text. The artwork programme - which so characterises the appeal and success of previous editions - has been fully updated although its clarity remains as strong as ever and the logical sequence of illustrations with their succinct captions affords a rewarding and effective way to learn.
- New edition of this popular and highly respected book.
- Practical, step-by-step guide to fracture assessment and management.
- Contains discussion of traditional conservative techniques for managing fractures.
- Combines clear line diagrams, drawn by the author, with lucid, concise text in logical sequence.
- Expanded coverage of deep venous thrombosis.
- Includes new devices and techniques, for example locked plate systems, and the use of vacuum dressings in soft tissue management.
- New sections on 'damage control' orthopaedics, minimally invasive surgical techniques, MRSA, HIV and AIDS, and bone loss.
- New clinical imaging.
