Incorporated into the Thieme Classics series after fifteen years of acclaim from the medical community, this book depicts the major, standardized operative approaches in orthopedic and trauma surgery through a series of illustrations that begins at the skin incision and advances to the target area, particularly emphasizing surgery-related topographic anatomy. Meticulous explanations of the chief indications, hazards and possible complications of each surgical approach accompany every procedure. Key features of the classic surgical guide include: - Detailed illustrations from the surgeon#s perspective # not the upright profile of most published clinical texts - Diagrams of anatomic variants relevant to each operation - Summary descriptions of each surgical approach#s indications, potential complications and dangers -Careful yet concise descriptions that make it easy for the reader to follow the book#s step-by-step instructions All orthopedic surgeons, residents and medical students will benefit from this essential, treasured clinical text.
