Fractures of the Calcaneus - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9350903431 ISBN 13: 9789350903438

Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Pub, 2013

Synopsis

This book provides an overview of calcaneal (heel) fracture management principles, emergency and complication management practices and is illustrated throughout with more than 300 full colour, highly informative drawings, photographs and radiographs.

The format is simple and self explanatory, beginning with an introduction to the history and anatomy of calcaneal injuries, followed by discussion on initial diagnosis and stabilisation of fractures, recommended imaging studies, operative and non-operative management protocols and evidence-based treatment guidelines. In addition, this book features rehabilitation aspects, as well as outcome evaluation methods.

This unique text is authored by highly experienced orthopaedic surgeons from Europe, the US, Canada and Asia, including Nicola Maffulli MD MS PhD FRCP FRCS (Ortho) FFSEM, President of The Italian Society of Muscles, Ligaments & Tendons, and co-author ofRotator Cuff Disorders: Basic Science and Clinical Medicine, also available from JP Medical Ltd (9781907816086).

Fractures of the Calcaneusincludes a DVD ROM of nine videos demonstrating surgical procedures for the management of calcaneal fractures.

Key points

• Complete overview of diagnosis and management of calcaneal (heel) fractures
• Features more than 300 full colour drawings, photographs and radiographs
• Highly experienced, international author and editor team
• Includes DVD ROM demonstrating surgical techniques

About this title

About the Author:

Mandeep S DhillonMS (Ortho) FAMS
Professor & Chairperson, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery; Head, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Incharge, Sports Injury Clinic, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India

About this edition

• Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Pub
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 9350903431
• ISBN 13: 9789350903438
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 165
• Editor: Dhillon Mandeep S.