A Colour Atlas of External Fixation
Prosthetic hip replacement or external fixation is used to manage most hip fractures. Early mobilization of elderly patients avoids numerous complications associated with prolonged immobilization, such as pulmonary embolus, pneumonia, ...
Developed from video recordings made with state-of-the-art cameras in master surgeons' operating rooms, this innovative full-color atlas/DVD package provides a true-to-life, step-by-step tutorial on 37 common orthopaedic surgical procedures ...
Such cases, carrying a more guarded prognosis, need debridement and irrigation before external fixation is applied, and an optional “porthole” may be left for catheter and further irrigation. External support (e.g., resin) should extend ...
This volume will serve as an indispensable manual both for trainee orthopedic surgeons embarking on a steep learning curve and for more experienced surgeons requiring advice and guidance in demanding cases.
The principle is that when a piece of bone is separated and then stabilized with external fixation, the arterial circulation is stimulated. The goal is to develop collaterals out of the small muscular, fascial and bone vessels 8–30 ...
In any case of bone fracture at the lower extremity, • external fixation by orthopaedicians would decrease the possibility of infection of the burned area. The pre-operative planning should start with the decision of the localisation of ...
A Colour Atlas of Reducing Operations for Lymphoedema of Lower Limb
Right lateral thigh wound operative debridement and external fixator placement . ( See this figure in the Color Atlas following page 39. ) is in excellent health . He has no remarkable medical or surgical history .
This comprehensive text describes how to undertake closed nailing of the tibia and femur and discusses the avoidance of complications.