Atlas of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles

The Fifth Edition of "Atlas of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles" is a comprehensive reference on the surgical and prosthetic management of limb loss. Developed in partnership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, it covers the latest advances and future developments in prosthetic technology, with in-depth treatment and management recommendations for adult and pediatric conditions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 1056 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2023
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health

In a single comprehensive volume, Atlas of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles, Fifth Edition, remains the ultimate authority on the surgical and prosthetic management of acquired and congenital limb loss. This groundbreaking work was developed in close collaboration with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and is meticulously edited by Joseph Ivan Krajbich, MD, FRCS(C), Michael S. Pinzur, MD, FAAOS, COL Benjamin K. Potter, MD, FAAOS, FACS, and Phillip M. Stevens, MEd, CPO, FAAOP. It delves into the most recent advancements and promising future developments in prosthetic technology, providing in-depth treatment and management recommendations for both adult and pediatric conditions. Spanning every facet of this intricate field, this invaluable resource is authored by renowned experts in amputation surgery, rehabilitation, and prosthetics, making it a must-have for surgeons, physicians, prosthetists, physiatrists, therapists, and anyone with a vested interest in this field.

Throughout, the book offers significant content updates, including 12 new chapters that cover a wide range of topics:

General Rehabilitation Principles and Strategies for the Upper Limb Amputee
General Rehabilitation Principles and Strategies for the Lower Limb Amputee
Advanced Nerve Management Techniques for Treatment and Prevention of Pain
Congenital Limb Deficiencies
Scientific, Technologic, Surgical, and Prosthetic Advances in Pediatric Limb Deficiency
Gait Analysis in the Limb-Deficient Child
Psychologic, Social, and Socioeconomic Aspects of Limb Deficiencies
Role of Limb Lengthening in the Pediatric Amputee
Traumatic Amputations of the Lower Extremity in Children and Adolescents
Syme, Boyd, and Transtibial Amputation in Children: Surgical and Prosthetic Management
Terminal Bone Overgrowth
Athletic and Sports Programs for Limb-Deficient Children

This comprehensive atlas is a testament to the tireless efforts of the AAOS and its esteemed contributors, providing a invaluable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to excel in the field of amputation and limb deficiency management.

Weight: 2313g
Dimension: 276 x 213 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781975184452
Edition number: 5 ed