South Asian Edition of Handbook of Fractures: A Comprehensive Guide for Orthopedic Surgeons

The South Asian edition of Handbook of Fractures is an indispensable reference for standalone orthopedic surgeons, casualty officers, residents in orthopedics in teaching and non-teaching hospitals, and medical officers in primary health centers. This book is designed to provide swift access to information on everyday fractures, including their clinical features, classification, salient anatomical nuances, mechanism of injury, radiological positioning, and all aspects of fracture management from immediate pain control to final disposal.

Key Features of the Handbook

• Detailed discussion of major fracture classification systems, covering special topics such as multiple trauma, gunshot wounds, pathologic and periprosthetic fractures, and orthopedic analgesia.
• Updated and contextualized to fit the South Asian demography, addressing topics such as:
  • fascia iliaca compartment block for instant and prolonged control of pain in fractures of proximal femur and neck of femur,
  • external fixator for distal radius fracture,
  • titanium elastic nailing of clavicle,
  • steps to obtain stable reduction of intertrochanteric fracture of femur,
  • Filipov’s method of three-screw fixation of intracapsular fracture of neck of femur,
  • anatomy of Morel-Lavalle lesion,
  • radiographic positioning for painful injured arm and elbow,
  • Ottawa knee and ankle rules for radiography of injured joints,
  • intraoperative fluoroscopy of wrist to avoid dorsal penetration of screws in volar plate fixation.
• Easy-to-follow format featuring concise, bulleted structure for efficient review of fractures.
• Text is presented in a lucid and concise manner through illustrations, quick-reference charts, tables, and diagrams.

Product Details

Publisher: Wolters India Pvt ltd

Publication Date: 1 October 2022

Format: Paperback

Pages: 853

ISBN-10: 9393553181

ISBN-13: 978-9393553188