Key Techniques In Orthopaedic Surgery

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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 orthopaedic 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 h&-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 & review the salient points with special emphasis on the technique. Every chapter

Includes:: indications contraindications pre-operative preparation special instruments positions anesthesia pearls avoidance & 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 todays clinical practice ? Vital steps are demonstrated by hundreds of precise h&-drawn illustrations ? Clear organized & easy-to-read format ? Ideal as a handy reference refresher or learning tool for the resident or the specialist Benefit 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 means that you can visualize the necessary surgical exposures & achieve excellent results. Reserve your copy today! 2000/364 pp. (T)/250 illus. (T)/hardcover/ISBN 0-86577-922-8/$99.00"