During their 20 years of activity members of the Associa- tion for the Study of Internal Fixation (AO - ASIF) have made authoritative contributions to the development of internal and external fixation.
Had we ever guessed the historical importance of this day, had we expected the impressive and touching episode of German history that took place on November 9, 1989, had we dared to hope that a dream three decades old would come true on precisely that day, we would have held our symposium in the immediate vicinity of the Branden- burg Gate!
In this comprehensive and original monograph, Professor Rene Louis presents in minute detail in one volume the gross anatomy, nerve supply, biomechanics, and microcirculation of the spine.
This is a comprehensive textbook on imaging of the bony pelvis and hip joint that provides a detailed description of the techniques and imaging findings relevant to this complex anatomical region.
This book brings together the latest updates and current trends in arthroplasty of the hip covering the basics as well as complex and revision surgery.
Consisting of case studies contributed by both domestic and international leaders in the field, this second edition of Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction: A Case-Based Atlas remains an invaluable resource for all orthopedic surgeons and researchers and practitioners of limb lengthening, deformity correction and the Ilizarov method.
First part of the book presents a unique and coherent study of natural amputations due to congenital absence, disease, frostbite, toxins, domestic and wild animal trauma, and non-medical reasons related to punitive, ritual and legal decisions.
This book is the second in a two-volume set that offers comprehensive guidance on the diagnosis of bone tumors based on a modification of the WHO classification as well as management and follow-up.
The understanding of Pediatric scoliosis has evolved over decades of research, and significant advancements have been achieved in managing the multiple types of scoliotic deformities.
This book offers a comprehensive overview of both diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue tumors, ranging from imaging and pathological work-up to non-surgical treatment options and limb salvage surgery.
Das Hineinwachsen der MR-Tomographie in die klinische Routine und die Entdeckung neuer Anwendungen vollziehen sich vor unseren Augen schrittweise und doch mit bemerkenswerter Schnelligkeit, ganz ähnlich wie bei der Entwicklung der Computertomographie.
Dieser Buchtitel ist Teil des Digitalisierungsprojekts Springer Book Archives mit Publikationen, die seit den Anfängen des Verlags von 1842 erschienen sind.
Among all the extensor mechanism pathologies, lateral patellar instability is of great interest not only for the knee specialist, but also for the general orthopedic surgeon and trainee.
In bone surgery it is essential to compress fractures interfragmentarily in order to make them resistant to the tensile force of muscles and the force resulting from acceleration and deceleration.
This book offers a comprehensive guide to iron-based biodegradable metals (BMs) for temporary implant applications, addressing the need for medical implants that can safely degrade within the human body, thereby eliminating the necessity for additional surgeries and reducing long-term complications.
The enormous importance of the diseases of the locomotor system in all populations and the large component of general clinical practice which they represent have not, in the past, been matched by an appropriate pathological effort.
This book, written by members of the core faculty responsible for European courses on Medical Response to Major Incidents (MRMI), is a practical guide for all medical staff on how to respond to a wide range of disaster scenarios.
Das vorliegende Buch zeigt konkrete Techniken und Übungen der psychologischen Schmerzbewältigung, mit denen es gelingt, die Schmerzen dauerhaft zu reduzieren.
Die Idee der "Rückenschule" wurde vor über 30 Jahren in Skandinavien entwickelt und kam dann über die USA und Kanada auch in den deutschsprachigen Raum.
This fully updated and integrated edition of Sports Injuries: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation covers the whole field of sports injuries and is an up-to-date guide for the diagnosis and treatment of the full range of sports injuries.
The understanding of Pediatric scoliosis has evolved over decades of research, and significant advancements have been achieved in managing the multiple types of scoliotic deformities.
