Böcker i The Clinics: Orthopedics-serien

Offers a collection of topics on the ankle arthritis techniques such as 'Supramalleolar Osteotomies', 'Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis', 'Ankle cartilage', 'Preliminary report comparing pre versus post-op ankle distraction MRIs' and more.

Explores the issue of childhood diabetes and obesity, as applied to sports medicine. This title looks at the socioeconomic factors in the development of childhood diabetes and obesity, the role of exercise as prevention of diabetes and obesity, and common injuries in young athletes who are diabetic or at risk of becoming so.

Covers topics such as: Bone Defects Caused by High Energy Injuries, Bone Loss, Infected Non Union, Physiology of Autografting, Use of Solid (Tricortical) and Cancellous Bone Graft, Theory of Induced Membrane/Autograft for Bone Defects, Resorbable Membrane for Space Preservation and Graft Containment, and Patient Morbidity RIA Versus ICBG.

Feature topics on: Etiology, Pathophysiology and most common injuries of the lower extremity in the athlete; Forefoot Stress Fractures and Plantar plate injuries in the athlete; Midfoot sprains and fractures in the athlete; and, Intraarticular acute ankle fractures and talar dome osteochondral injuries.

Reviews advances in Primary Care Sports Medicine, focusing on those areas that are rapidly changing in the sports medicine world. This title includes topics such as: common infectious conditions, pulmonary disorders, cardiac screening - pros and cons, pharmacy, and neuropsychiatric considerations.

Covers The Disease Etiology, Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Classifications, and Natural Evolution of Perthes' Disease, Imaging for Perthes' Disease, Prognostic Factors and Outcome Measures, and Treatment Early in the Course of the Disease (Onset to the Early Fragmentation Stage).

Covers such topics as: Wrist Arthroscopy Radial TFCC Tears, Fast-T Fix Repair of TFCC, Foveal TFCC Tear Classification and Treatment, Arthroscopic Foveal TFCC Repair, Arthroscopic Evaluation of the Foveal Fibers of the TFCC, Carpus, Arthroscopic Treatment of Scaphoid Fractures, Arthroscopic Bone Grafting for Scaphoid Nonunions, and more.

Covers such topics as: Anatomy and Pain Generators of the Neck, Physical Examination and Assessment of Neck Pain, Differentiating Between Neck and Shoulder Pain, Radiology of the Neck: A review of X ray, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, and other Imaging Modalities, Electrodiagnostic Evaluation of Neck Pain, and Cervical Radiculopathy.

Discusses a range of topics in sports medicine pertaining specifically to children and adolescents. This title covers such topics as tibial spine fractures, partial ACL injuries, treatment algorithms based on skeletal maturity, proprioceptive training, preventing injuries by avoiding overtraining and burnout, rehabilitation, and more.

Covers The History and Evolution of Hand Transplantation, World Experience After More Than a Decade of Clinical Hand Transplantation, How to Establish a Hand Transplant Program, Recipient Selection - Who is the Right Candidate for Hand Transplantation, and more.

Includes: Anterior Plating for Tibiotalar Arthrodesis - With and Without Bone Loss, Posterior Approach for Tibiotalar Arthrodesis, Tibioacalcaneal Arthrodesis, Tibiocalcaneal Arthrodesis for Severe Bone Loss and Deformity, Arthroscopic Arthrodesis of Subtalar Joint, Triple Arthrodesis, and, Management of Break-Down of the Medial Arch.

This issue focuses on the complex issue of bone grafting. While orthopedic surgeons continue to evolve methods of bone fixation and fusion, the variety of bone graft, bone substitutes, and biologic augmentation has exploded.

Deals with the Althlete's elbow. This title covers topics on imaging, pediatric considerations, rehabilitation, and various injuries and conditions, such as nerve and UCL injuries, acute and chronic dislocation, medial and lateral epicondylitis, valgus extension overload syndrome, and posterolateral rotatory instability.

Covers the following: Re-Evaluating the Classification of Posterior Tibial Tendon Deficiency, Achilles Tendon and the Gastrocnemius Soleus Complex, Insertional Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction, Tarsal Coalitions in the Adult population, Tendon Transfer Options in Managing the Flexible AAFF, and, Anterior Tibial Tendon Transfer.

Covers hip dysplasia from birth to geriatrics. This title also includes articles on: pelvic fractures, revisions a few on pediatrics, European hip surgeons, the young adult, pathology and the natural history.

Injuries to the elbow are common, usually occur secondary to indirect trauma and are often accompanied by injury to shoulder or wrist joints. It is important to assess injuries promptly and accurately, taking into account age and the mechanism of injury, particularly because of the risk of accompanying vascular involvement.  This issue will include articles on Anatomy and Exposures, Simple Elbow Dislocations, Radial Head Fractures, Complex Elbow Instability: Radial Head and Coronoid, Varus Posteromedial Instability, Monteggia and Trans-olecranon Injuries, Olecranon Fractures, Arthroscopic management of Elbow Fractures  Elbow trauma in the Athlete, Soft Tissue Coverage of the Elbow and many more!

Focuses on advances being made in Latin America, in an effort to include more surgeons from Latin America who are major contributors to the literature, and give them an opportunity to share ideas. This book covers new techniques and advances from major doctors, academics, and institutions in Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile.

Neuromuscular disease is a broad term that encompasses many diseases and ailments that either directly or indirectly impair the function of the body's muscle system, via the nerves. This book provides an overview of treatments and therapies for a variety of diseases.

Includes: Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis; Conservative Management of Ankle Arthritis; Ankle Arthrodiastasis and Interpositional Ankle Exostectomy; Ankle Arthrodesis; Revision of Failed Ankle Implants; Osteochondral Talar Lesions and Defects; and, Supramalleolar Osteotomies for Ankle Arthritis.

Begins with the epidemiology and natural history of rotator cuff tears, followed by articles on: Imaging Evaluation of the Rotator Cuff; Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: Techniques in 2012; Biologics in the Management of Rotator Cuff Surgery; and, Outcomes of Rotator Cuff Surgery: What Does the Evidence Tell Us?

Appeals to orthopaedic surgeons inundated with care of orthopaedic upper extremity injuries.

Includes papers on the following: Biomechanics of the normal and pathological ankle joint, Ankle arthrodesis versus ankle replacement, The concept of ankle joint preserving surgery, What are the issues in treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis when planning and performing ankle replacement?

Includes papers covering things like nerve glues, distal ulna arthroplasties, an update on nerve transfers, substitutes for bone grafts, and other smaller - but necessary - topics.

Focuses on the long-term care of a patient's rehabilitation, typically after a major life event. This book includes articles that focus on the life care planning of patients with spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury, spinal pain, Cerebral Palsy, neuropathic pain, and life care planning for amputees.

Focuses on Pediatric Foot Deformities. This title includes topics such as: Lower extremity pediatric history and physical examination, Pediatric flatfoot deformity, Vertical talus, The in-toeing child, The Ponseti method for clubfoot, The neglected, under corrected and overcorrected clubfoot, and Pediatric metatarsal deformities.

Focuses on anatomy and biomechanics and includes exam and imagine, surgical timing, and covers a variety of conditions. This book addresses internal impingement, multi-directional instability, bone loss, revision surgery, posterior instability, and a variety of other clinical conditions.

Covers the technology and techniques in partial knee arthroplasty, including the use of robotics, different types of custom implants, and advice on return-to-activity. This title offers information on different possible outcomes and complications that could occur after surgery.

Each issue of Orthopedic Clinics offers clinical review articles on the most cutting edge technologies, techniques, and more in the field. Major topic areas include: adult reconstruction, upper extremity, pediatrics, trauma, oncology, hand, foot and ankle, and sports medicine.

A title that covers the basics for common fractures throughout the hand, as well as an anatomical review, and tips for open fractures, pediatrics, rehabilitation, and complications.

Covers many common questions and issues that doctors in sports medicine are confronted with: when to treat injuries, tips on whether treatment can be surgical or nonsurgical, and, how long will player be out of the game, with or without treatment.