<p>This textbook accumulates the latest global knowledge on periprosthetic fractures, including all relevant anatomical regions, surgical pitfalls, complex cases, and a brand new comprehensive Unified Classification System, (UCS) on periprosthetic fractures, combining the original Vancouver classification with the AO/OTA Fracture and Dislocation Classification. Carefully selected case studies illustrate and describe individual solutions for often problematic fracture situations, providing comprehensive information from experts globally.</p><p>Orthopedic and trauma surgeons will be able to expand their knowledge regarding:</p><ul><li>Risk factors and assessment of periprosthetic fractures and the patient</li><li>A new Unified Classification System (UCS)</li><li>Options and choices of fracture fixations techniques as well as more complex revisions or reconstructive procedures</li><li>More than 350 pages containing superb illustrations and images.</li></ul><p><a href=’http://vimeo.com/106477727′ target=’_blank‘ rel=’noopener noreferrer‘>Hear the authors discuss <cite>Periprosthetic Fracture Management</cite>.</a></p><p><iframe src=’https://player.vimeo.com/video/106477727′ width=’480′ height=’270′ frameborder=’0′ allowfullscreen=“></iframe></p>
Inhaltsverzeichnis
<p>1 Introduction to periprosthetic fractures<br>2 Epidemiology of periprosthetic fractures<br>3 Causes of and risk factors for periprosthetic fractures<br>4 Diagnosis of periprosthetic fractures<br>5 Management techniques for periprosthetic fractures<br>6 Periprosthetic fractures in specific anatomical locations<br>7 Shoulder cases<br>8 Elbow cases<br>9 Wrist cases<br>10 Hip cases<br>11 Knee cases<br>12 Ankle cases</p>