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Fractures (General)

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  • External Fixation in Small Animal Practiceby Karl H. Kraus; James P. Toombs; Malcolm G. Ness

    John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2008; US$ 120.99

    External fixation is one of the most versatile treatment options for fracture repair in small animals. The advantages include enhancing both the mechanical and biologic environment for optimal fracture healing. Veterinary external fixation is evolving and there are now improved techniques, better instrumentation and a continuing reduction in the incidence of complications. General veterinary practitioners can master the techniques and equipment costs are low. This book offers a highly practical guide to the use of linear external fixators in small animal practice. Divided into two sections, the first section reviews essential knowledge and technical details that underpin the successful treatment of a clinical case. The second is a collection... more...

  • The Official Parent's Sourcebook on Growth Plate Fracturesby James N. Parker; Philip M. Parker

    ICON Group International Inc. 2002; US$ 24.95

    This book has been created for parents who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells parents where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to growth plate fractures (also fracture across the growth plate; fracture involving a growth plate ; fracture of the growth plate; fracture of the physis; fractures in the growth plate; growth plate fracture), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research.... more...

  • Compression Fractures - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet Referencesby James N. Parker; Philip M. Parker

    ICON Group International Inc. 2004; US$ 28.95

    This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to compression fractures. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to compression fractures. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will... more...

  • The Rationale of Operative Fracture Careby Joseph Schatzker; Marvin Tile

    Springer 2005; US$ 439.00

    Since its initial publication in 1987, The Rationale of Operative Fracture Care has enjoyed tremendous popularity. So much so, that the second edition was also published in Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, and Greek. It is a book written by surgeons for surgeons. It explains in clear terms the logical progression of problem-solving in the evolution of a treatment rationale. First identify the problem and then logically outline its various potential solutions. This provides a basis for deciding which is best from a technical perspective and which will lead to the best outcome for the patient. Then choose from the available armamentarium the most suitable surgical technique and implant. All the chapters in the volume have been carefully revised... more...

  • Musculoskeletal Fatigue and Stress Fracturesby David Burr

    Informa Healthcare 2000; US$ 169.95

    This text integrates contemporary basic and clinical research and epidemiological findings related to stress fractures. Written by experts in skeletal physiology, sports medicine, and orthopaedics, this book provides information on the etiology and pathophysiology of stress fractures. more...

  • Practice of Intramedullary Locked Nailsby Kwok-Sui Leung; Gilbert Taglang; Reinhard Schnettler; Volker Alt; H. J. T. M. Haarman

    Springer 2006; US$ 239.00

    Focuses on advancements in understanding the biology of fracture healing of long bones. This third volume also focuses on the emerging technologies that enhance the invasive nature of closed treatment of fractures, and the availability of surgical techniques in intramedullary fixation. It talks about the fixation of fractures in patients. more...

  • Surgery, Science and Industryby Thomas Schlich

    Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. 2002; US$ 116.00

    This volume charts the history of the worldwide introduction of an operative treatment method for broken bones, osteosynthesis, by a Swiss-based association called AO. It thus sheds light on the mechanisms of medical innovation at the crossroads of surgery, science and industry. more...

  • Pediatric Fractures and Dislocationsby Lutz Von Laer

    Thieme Medical Publishers 2007; US$ 139.95

    This important new text assesses the benefits of conservative versus surgical treatment of pediatric fractures, combining clear procedural guidelines with an analysis of the most effective operative approach. More than 500 pages offer detailed, comprehensive coverage of techniques and strategies, with 450 illustrations clarifying all concepts. more...

  • Fracture Classifications in Clinical Practiceby Seyed Behrooz Mostofi

    Springer 2006; US$ 54.95

    Contains illustrations and explanatory text, which is organized into a concise repository of information on fractures according to the widely used classification systems. This text covers the classification systems that include AO and OTA systems. It allows readers the opportunity to make a correct diagnosis using the appropriate criteria. more...

  • Nonunion of the Long Bonesby Redento Mora

    Springer 2006; US$ 139.00

    Nonunions of the bones represent a challenge for orthopedic surgeons and can have a severe psychological impact on patients. This text is based on the development over many years of the devices and operative techniques of monofocal, bifocal, and multifocal compression-distraction osteosynthesis. more...