Key Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery

Steven H. Stern

Thieme, Jan 1, 2011 - Medical - 160 pages

In comparison to large, overly detailed specialty texts, this practical new book is designed to give you the basic clinical steps of the most frequently performed orthopedic procedures -- all in a clear, reproducible, easy-to-follow format. For quick review before an operation, a handy refresher, teaching tool, or learning aid, it is ideal!Accompanied by hundreds of precise, hand-drawn diagrams, Key Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery presents 50 surgical procedures, each laid out in a step-by-step format. This structure is designed to allow the reader to quickly read about an operative procedure and review the salient points, with special emphasis on the technique. Every chapter includes indications, contraindications, pre-operative preparation, special instruments, positions, anesthesia, pearls, avoidance and post-operative care issues.Special benefits of Key Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery:-- Designed to give the pertinent information on key surgical procedures in a cookbook outline approach.-- Covers the 50 most common surgical procedures performed in today's clinical practice-- Vital steps are demonstrated by hundreds of precise, hand-drawn illustrations-- Clear, organized, and easy-to-read format -- Ideal as a handy reference, refresher, or learning tool for the resident or the specialistBenefit from the experience of active clinicians who perform these procedures on a daily basis. Whether you are a practitioner or a resident, you will find a wealth of helpful information that allows you to visualize the necessary surgical exposures and achieve excellent results. Reserve your copy today!2000/364 pp. (T)/250 illus. (T)/hardcover/ISBN 0-86577-922-8/$99.00

Contents

• Open Acromioplasty Mark K Bowen and Angelo DiFelice: 3
• Open Anterior Shoulder Stabilization: 14
• Shoulder Arthroscopy Daniel D Buss and John R Green III: 20
• Proximal Humerus Fracture ORIF: 28
• Proximal Humerus Fracture Hemiarthroplasty: 34
• Radial Head Fracture Brian J Hartigan: 49
• Distal Humeral Fractures Brian J Hartigan: 60
• Forearm Diaphyseal Fractures Radius and Ulna: 66
• CONTENTS: 68
• Forearm Fasciotomy Michael S Bednar: 74
• Open Carpal Tunnel Release Charles Carroll IV and David M Kalainov: 81
• Distal Radius Fractures ORIF Franklin Chen and David M Kalainov: 92
• Extensor Tendon Repair Michael S Bednar: 104
• Flexor Tendon Repair Michael S Bednar: 109
• Fifth Metacarpal Fracture Operative Repair David M Kalainov and Franklin Chen: 114
• Section Four Hip and Femur: 121
• Total Hip Arthroplasty Hybrid and Uncemented Douglas E Padgett: 123
• Internal Fixation of Hip Fracture Steven H Stern: 134
• Hip Fracture Hemiarthroplasty Douglas E Padgett: 142
• Intramedullary Rodding of Femoral Shaft Fractures Scott D Cordes: 151
• Section Five Knee and: 156
• Arthroscopy Steven H Stern: 157
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery Two Incision Gordon W Nuber: 167
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery Endoscopic Steven H Stern: 174
• Total Knee Arthroplasty Steven H Stern: 182
• High Tibial Osteotomy Stephen G Manifold and Giles R Scuderi: 190
• Supracondylar Femoral Osteotomy Stephen G Manifold and Giles R Scuderi: 195
• Lateral Tibial Plateau Fracture ORIF Scott D Cordes: 199
• Intramedullary Rodding of Tibial Shaft Fractures Scott D Cordes: 205
• Operative Treatment of Patella Fractures Mark E Easley and Giles R Scuderi: 211
• Extensor Mechanism Injuries Quadriceps Ruptures and Patella Tendon Ruptures Mark E Easley and Giles R Scuderi: 217
• Tibial Fasciotomy Bradley R Merk: 225
• Section Six Ankle and Foot: 231
• Ankle Arthroscopy Armen S Kelikian: 233
• Ankle Fractures ORIF Scott D Cordes: 237
• Achilles Tendon Repair Steven Kodros: 244
• Bunions and Hallux Valgus Armen S Kelikian: 248
• Hammer Toe Correction Armen S Kelikian: 252
• Mortons Neuroma Excision Steven Kodros: 256
• Proximal Fifth Metatarsal Jones Fractures Internal Fixation Steven Kodros: 260
• Lumbar Discectomy Srdjan Mirkovic: 267
• Lumbar Spine Fusion Srdjan Mirkovic: 279
• Spinal Lumbar Decompression Srdjan Mirkovic: 285
• Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Hip Pinning: 293
• Distal Humerus Supracondylar Fracture Reduction and Pinning: 303
• Idiopathic Scoliosis Posterior Spinal Instrumentation and Fusion: 311
• Femoral and Tibial Traction Pin Placement Bradley R Merk: 321
• Index: 327

About the author

Associate Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwestern University; Orthopedic Associates of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA

Bibliographic information

• Title: Key Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Author: Steven H. Stern
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Thieme, 2011
• ISBN: 1588905985, 9781588905987
• Length: 160 pages
• Subjects: Medical / Orthopedics