Books in Orthopedics and biomechanics

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Evaluation and Management of Hip and Knee Arthritis in Women

• 1st Edition
• May 1, 2025
• Claudette M. Lajam + 1 more
• English

Women often experience arthritis differently from men for many reasons, ranging from biological and joint anatomy differences to pain perception and psychosocial factors. Evaluation and Management of Hip and Knee Arthritis in Women is the first reference to directly address the unique needs of women in this challenging area, helping you improve diagnosis and treatment outcomes for your female patients. Offering comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of medical, surgical, and sociological considerations, this title is an essential resource for orthopaedic surgeons and primary care physicians in training and practice, rheumatologists, adult reconstruction fellows, advanced practice practitioners, and other clinicians who provide care to women with hip and knee osteoarthritis.

Complications in Orthopaedics Series Foot and Ankle

• 1st Edition
• May 1, 2025
• Amiethab Aiyer + 3 more
• English

The difference between an average surgeon and a master surgeon is often an ability to navigate and resolve surgical complications. Complications in Orthopaedics: Foot and Ankle Surgery provides expert guidance and offers real solutions to improve patient outcomes, for both the trainee and the experienced surgeon. This brand-new volume in the Complications in Orthopaedics series from series editor Dr. Stephen R. Thompson, along with expert surgeons Drs. Amiethab Aiyer, Ettore Vulcano, and Jonathan Kaplan, focuses on how to recognize and avoid errors during foot and ankle surgery, with thorough coverage of preoperative errors, intraoperative issues, and postoperative complications.

Perioperative Risks in Orthopedics, An Issue of Orthopedic Clinics

• 1st Edition
• Volume 56-2
• April 28, 2025
• Frederick M. Azar
• English

In this issue of Orthopedic Clinics, guest editors from the esteemed Campbell Clinic bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Perioperative Risks in Orthopedics. Articles cover key issues in pediatrics, shoulder and elbow, knee/hip, and hand and wrist surgery, with the goal of assisting healthcare providers in improving patient outcomes, reducing the incidence of complications, and enhancing the quality of life for patients undergoing orthopedic surgery.

Dealing with Chronic Posttraumatic Foot and Ankle Deformities, An issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America

• 1st Edition
• Volume 30-1
• March 28, 2025
• Mohamed Mokhtar
• English

In this issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics, guest editor Dr. Mohamed Mokhtar brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Dealing with Chronic Posttraumatic Foot and Ankle Deformities. Posttraumatic foot and ankle deformities can be challenging to treat with conventional surgical approaches, and orthopedic surgeons and foot and ankle surgeons alike need to stay up to date on current approaches to these chronic conditions. In this issue, top experts discuss key topics such as malunions, arthritis, fractures, and other complex deformities.

Arthritis and Related Conditions, An Issue of Orthopedic Clinics

• 1st Edition
• Volume 55-4
• September 3, 2024
• Frederick M. Azar
• English

In this issue of Orthopedic Clinics, guest editors from the esteemed Campbell Clinic bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Arthritis and Related Conditions. Despite ongoing research and development of new treatment modalities, arthritis remains a serious health crisis, and is the leading cause of disability and earning loss among adults in the United States. In this issue, ten top experts present information about causes and treatments in adults and children with arthritis to keep readers up to date with recent advances in the field.

Updates in Hallux Rigidus, An issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America

• 1st Edition
• Volume 29-3
• July 30, 2024
• James A. Nunley
• English

In this issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics, guest editor Dr. James A. Nunley brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Updates in Hallux Rigidus. Top experts in the field provide updates on recent advancements in the field, including articles on basic anatomy and pathology, classification, and surgical procedures.

Operative Techniques: Spine Surgery

• 4th Edition
• June 11, 2024
• Alexander R. Vaccaro + 1 more
• English

Part of the superbly illustrated Operative Techniques series, Spine Surgery, 4th Edition, brings you up to speed with must-know surgical techniques in today’s technically demanding spine surgery. Step-by-step, evidence-based guidance walks you through both common and uncommon situations you’re likely to see in your practice, including trauma-related cases. Concise, detailed text accompanies the excellent visuals to provide a comprehensive, practical tool ideal for orthopaedic and neurosurgery residents, fellows, and practicing surgeons.

Surgical Considerations for Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, and Vitamin D Deficiency, An Issue of Orthopedic Clinics

• 1st Edition
• Volume 55-3
• May 24, 2024
• Frederick M. Azar
• English

In this issue of Orthopedic Clinics, an esteemed team of authors and editors bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Surgical Considerations for Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, and Vitamin D Deficiency. The issue focuses on bone health and its effect on surgical outcomes. Osteopenia and the more severe form of osteoporosis are major contributors to fragility fractures and adversely affect outcomes of orthopedic treatment.

Osteochondral Lesions of the Foot and Ankle, An issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America

• 1st Edition
• Volume 29-2
• May 2, 2024
• Camilla Maccario
• English

In this issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics, guest editor Dr. Camilla Maccario brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Osteochondral Lesions of the Foot and Ankle. Top experts in the field cover key topics in this challenging area to help surgeons stay up-to-date on basic science, imaging, and treatment principles for osteochondral lesions.

Infections, An Issue of Orthopedic Clinics

• 1st Edition
• Volume 55-2
• February 28, 2024
• Frederick M. Azar
• English

In this issue of Orthopedic Clinics, guest editors from the esteemed Campbell Clinic bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Infections. Eleven top experts discuss key concepts relating to infections to guide effective decision making. Early diagnosis and treatment are key to success, and in order to address an infection, the medical care team needs to address four fundamental questions: where is it, what is it, how severe is it, and how to treat it. The articles outlined in this issue will help physicians better understand common pathogens, identify signs of infection, and ultimately answer these fundamental questions in order to improve patient outcomes.