Controversies in Orthopedic Surgery of The Upper Limb

Herausgegeben:Rodríguez-Merchán, E Carlos; Moreno-Garcìa, Alonso

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Produktbeschreibung

This book comprehensively discusses existing controversies in orthopedic and trauma surgery of the upper limb, i.e. of the shoulder, humerus, elbow, wrist and hand. Real-world examples by experts from leading institutions equip the reader with the necessary knowledge and insights to address controversial issues and clinical presentations.
The volume is subdivided into 5 sections, each of which discusses the most relevant controversies related to each joint, such as surgical versus conservative interventions, resection vs. prosthetic arthroplasty and more generally if, when and how to intervene in diverse pathologic conditions.

This comprehensive guide is a valuable resource for all orthopedic surgeons, residents and fellows practicing in the field of upper limb surgery.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer / Springer International Publishing / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-3-031-04909-5
• 1st ed. 2022
• Seitenzahl: 292
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 620g
• ISBN-13: 9783031049095
• ISBN-10: 3031049098
• Artikelnr.: 69302777

Autorenporträt

E. Carlos Rodríguez-Merchán is a Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon currently working at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain. Dr. Rodríguez-Merchán graduated from Complutense University with a degree in Medicine and Surgery in 1974, and subsequently completed a PhD in Medicine and Surgery. He is a former Associate Professor of Orthopedics at the Autonomous University of Madrid. Dr. Rodríguez-Merchán is the author of more than 300 articles in peer-reviewed PubMed-cited journals, as well as 12 books. Alonso Moreno-García is a Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon currently working at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain. Dr. Moreno- García graduated from Complutense University with a degree in Medicine and Surgery in 1991 and subsequently completed a PhD in Medicine and Surgery in 2016, at the Autonomous University, Madrid.

Inhaltsangabe

Displaced Proximal Humeral Fractures in the Elderly: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation versus Hemiarthroplasty versus Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty.- Surgical versus Conservative Interventions for Treating Acromioclavicular Dislocation of the Shoulder in Adults.- Calcific Tendinopathy of the Rotator Cuff in Adults: Operative versus Nonoperative Management.- Recurrent Anterior Shoulder Instability in Adults: Latarjet or Bankart?.- Controversies in Shoulder Arthroplasty.- Clavicle Fractures - To Operate or Not?.- Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: When and How to Repair.- Humeral Shaft Fixation in Adults: Plate Fixation, Intramedullary Nail or Nonoperative?.- Controversies in the Management of Intraarticular Distal Humerus Fractures in Adults.- Controversies in the Management of Radial Head Fractures in Adults.- Controversies in the Surgical Treatment of Distal Biceps Tendon Ruptures in Adults: To Fix or not to Fix? Single versus Double-incision?.- Controversies in Tennis Elbow in Adults - Should We Ever Operate?.- Controversies in Elbow Arthroplasty.- Distal Radius Fractures in the Elderly: Current Controversies.- Scapholunate Dissociation.- Wrist Arthritis: Total versus Limited Fusion versus Arthroplasty.- Controversies in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Adults: Endoscopic versus Open Carpal Tunnel Release.- Distal Radioulnar Joint: Resection Arthroplasty or Prosthetic Arthroplasty.- Controversies in the Treatment of Fingertip Amputations in Adults: Conservative versus Surgical Reconstruction.- Metacarpophalangeal and Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Arthroplasty.