Orthopaedic Knowledge Update (R): Trauma 6 Print + Ebook

Orthopaedic Knowledge Update®: Trauma 6 is a comprehensive guide to orthopaedic trauma treatment and management, featuring relevant knowledge and new breakthroughs from the past 5 years. Written by over 90 interdisciplinary authors, it covers diagnosis, treatment, and management of injuries, with expanded coverage of emerging technologies, infection prophylaxis, and geriatric fractures.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 650 pages
Publication date: 25 February 2022
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health

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Orthopaedic Knowledge Update®: Trauma 6 is a comprehensive and cutting-edge resource for orthopaedic trauma treatment and management, developed in partnership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Edited by William M. Ricci, MD, FAAOS, and Samir Mehta, MD, FAAOS, this sixth edition brings together the most relevant knowledge and groundbreaking advancements from the past five years of orthopaedic and subspecialty literature.

Spanning over 1,000 pages, the book is written, edited, and peer-reviewed by more than 90 interdisciplinary contributing authors, ensuring a thorough and up-to-date exploration of orthopaedic trauma injuries. It offers a comprehensive guide to diagnosis, treatment, and management, supported by the latest evidence.

The book's content has been extensively expanded and updated, with new chapters dedicated to emerging technologies in orthopaedic trauma, infection prophylaxis during and after fracture surgery, management of acute and chronic osteomyelitis, extremity soft-tissue reconstruction associated with fractures, chest wall injuries, sternoclavicular joint injuries, calcaneus fractures, considerations in common geriatric fractures, and pelvic ring and acetabular fractures in the geriatric population.

Sections in the book cover various general topics, including nonunions, malunions, and infections; soft-tissue injury and the patient with polytrauma; upper extremity; axial skeleton: pelvis and acetabulum; lower extremity; and geriatrics. Each section provides in-depth coverage of the relevant topics, with detailed explanations, illustrations, and case studies to enhance understanding and application of the knowledge.

Orthopaedic Knowledge Update®: Trauma 6 is designed to enhance the eBook reading experience. It can be read directly on various devices, such as computers, tablets, or smartphones, and offers a range of features to customize the reading experience. Readers can easily convert the book into an audiobook, leveraging natural language text-to-speech technology to enhance accessibility and engagement. The book also includes highlighting and note-taking tools, allowing readers to mark important information and make personal notes. Additionally, readers can adjust font size and style to their preferences, ensuring a comfortable and visually pleasing reading experience.

With its extensive coverage, comprehensive approach, and cutting-edge content, Orthopaedic Knowledge Update®: Trauma 6 is an invaluable resource for orthopaedic surgeons, residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment and management of orthopaedic trauma injuries. It serves as a reference guide that will help practitioners stay up-to-date with the latest advancements and best practices in this field.

Dimension: 276 x 213 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781975163686
Edition number: 6 ed