Insights into Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head: Learning for the Trainees and Professionals

The book provides a comprehensive overview of avascular necrosis (AVN) of the hip, covering etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, staging, and treatment. It includes recent advances and evidence-based approaches, with easy-to-understand tables and pictures. It is a helpful tool for Senior Residents, faculty members, and practicing Orthopedic surgeons, as it is a "must-keep" clinical case in orthopedic exit exams.

Format: Hardback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 17 August 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

The book serves as a comprehensive overview of avascular necrosis (AVN) of the hip, a vital orthopedic topic. It encompasses all aspects of this disease, including its etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, staging, and treatment. The book presents recent advances and evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and management, using easy-to-understand tables and illustrations. It includes chapters on presenting and examining cases of AVN, along with knowledge about frequently asked questions. Multiple-choice questions on the topic further aid in revision and recapitulation.

This book is a valuable resource for senior residents, faculty members in teaching institutions, and practicing orthopedic surgeons worldwide. It is essential for orthopedic surgeons to possess expertise in examining, diagnosing, and managing cases of AVN hip, as it is a "must-keep" clinical case in all orthopedic exit exams. The book's comprehensive coverage of the disease's nuances makes it beneficial at all career stages of orthopedic surgeons.

Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789819913459
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023