Orthopaedic Knowledge Update (Orthopaedic Knowledge Update Speciality Series) - Softcover

 
9780892038657: Orthopaedic Knowledge Update (Orthopaedic Knowledge Update Speciality Series)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0892038659 ISBN 13: 9780892038657
Publisher: American Acad Orthopaedic Surg, 2014

Synopsis

This detail-rich source offers the latest information on advances, controversial topics and best practices, as well as objective reviews of the most relevant orthopaedic literature from world-renowned authors.

New topics in this edition include professionalism and ethics; medical issues for the athlete; geriatric patient care; disease footprints in high-tech genomics, proteomics and metabolomics; soft-tissue coverage options for open fractures and complications of open fractures; musculoskeletal oncology; traumatic bone loss; and vertebral compression fractures.

Access the latest research on metal-on-metal hip replacement, platelet-rich plasma therapy, SLAP lesions of the shoulder, and more. Extensive annotated references and key study points at the end of each chapter help you review and retain the information. High quality images, illustrations and a new DVD-video supplement bring key concepts and procedures to life.

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Publisher
American Acad Orthopaedic Surg
Publication date
2014
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0892038659
ISBN 13 
9780892038657
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
974
Editor
Cannada Lisa K.