Main description:

A practical hands-on manual for surgeons of all levels, the Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis, Third Edition is a crucial guide to managing fractures using the minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis technique. Expanding on the foundations set by the previous editions, this new issue will be of substantial value to any surgeon, boosting excellent fracture healing and functional outcomes, while minimizing complications.

The minimally invasive surgical techniques are presented in a systematic, case-based format covering fractures of the upper and lower extremity and pelvic/acetabular injuries. This new third edition provides step-by-step coverage on managing a broad spectrum of injuries from acute fractures to nonunion/malunion. While a single case can be approached through various methods, this new book seeks to impart fundamental guidelines and indications for applying minimally invasive procedures.

New third edition focuses on:

General principles in minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis
Clinical and radiographic evaluation
Decision-making and options
Preoperative planning
Surgical approaches
Tips and pitfalls to avoid complications
Postoperative rehabilitation

Key features include:

Contributions from 68 expert surgeons from 14 countries
More than 50 cases on a comprehensive range of fractures
More than 487 high-quality illustrations and 2647 images

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Contents:

1 History and evolution of minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis

2.1 Basic mechanobiology of bone healing and biomechanics of fracture fixation

2.2 Cerclage wiring as a reduction technique

3 Instruments

4 Implants

5 Intraoperative imaging

6 Reduction techniques

7 Decision making and preoperative planning

8 Preoperative and postoperative management

9 Complications and solutions

10 Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis and evidence-based medicine

11 Clavicle

12 Scapula

13 Humerus, proximal

14 Humerus, shaft

15 Forearm

16 Pelvis and acetabulum

17 Femur, proximal

18 Femur, shaft

19 Femur, distal

20 Tibia and fibula, proximal

21 Tibia and fibula, shaft

22 Tibia and fibula, distal

23 Calcaneus

24 Pediatric fractures

25 Periprosthetic fracture management

26 Special indications

27 Implant removal