BookPeter Biberthaler, Chlodwig Kirchhoff and James P. Waddell, editors.
Summary: In this book fractures of the proximal humerus are examined in detail, with an overview of fracture morphology, injury pattern, preoperative considerations, conservative treatment, surgical management and postoperative care. It is organized anatomically, with a clear structure based on the most recent scientific data to allow surgeons to quickly access key information, practical aspects, pearls and pitfalls. The book is written by a group of experts from the Association for the Rationale Treatment of Fractures (ARTOF) who aim to provide an independent, unbiased summary of proximal humerus fracture treatments to improve clinical outcomes. Trauma and orthopaedic surgeons worldwide who are searching for current knowledge of new implants, therapeutic strategies and advancements will be able to quickly and accurately apply the information from this book to provide the best possible care for their patients.
Contents:
Part I : Basics
Part II: Fracture morphology and injury pattern.- Part III: Preoperative considerations
Part IV: Conservative Treatment
Part V: Surgical Management
Part VI: Current standards and future trends in arthroscopy
Part VII: Pathologic Fractures
Part VIII: Postoperative Care. .