Surgery, Its Principles and Practice, Vol. 2: With 572 Text-Illustration and 9 Colored Plates (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Williams Keen

9780265608029: Surgery, Its Principles and Practice, Vol. 2: With 572 Text-Illustration and 9 Colored Plates (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265608023 ISBN 13: 9780265608029

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Comprehensive expert guidance on bone disease, healing, and orthopedic practice

The second volume of this classic surgical work provides in‑depth explanations of bone development, structure, and healing, with practical insights for diagnosis and treatment. Readers will gain a clear, step‑by‑step understanding of how bones grow, how fractures heal, and how to approach orthopedic problems in clinical settings.

This edition organizes complex topics into accessible sections. It explains the development of bone from cartilage, the roles of periosteum and endosteum, and the formation of the cortex and marrow. It covers the cellular basis of bone growth, the architecture of trabeculae, and the vascular system that supports healing. The text also describes how bone changes with age, from red to yellow marrow, and how the bone’s internal framework provides support.

Learn how bones form and transform from cartilage to bone, including growth at the epiphyseal line.
Understand the bone’s microstructure, from periosteum to Haversian canals and bone lacunae.
See how marrow, trabeculae, and the endosteum contribute to bone health and repair.
Explore practical clinical topics, from fractures to orthopedic conditions like scoliosis, with anatomical context.

Ideal for readers of classic surgical literature and practitioners seeking a historical, detailed anatomical basis for orthopedic care, this edition supports both study and reference in clinical settings. It serves as a foundation for understanding bone diseases, fracture management, and the surgical principles that underlie orthopedic practice.

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