Comprehensive reference for operative surgery, with practical techniques drawn from leading clinics.
This edition gathers detailed procedures and guidance on joint operations, tuberculous bone and joint disease, and operations involving the tongue and related areas. It blends classical technique with wartime experience to offer proven approaches for the operating room.
- Includes general considerations for modern surgery, and specific chapters on non-tuberculous joint operations (shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, ankle, and hip) with indications, steps, and variations.
- Covers tuberculous affections of bones and joints, including diaphyseal and spinal involvement, and operative strategies for skull, spine, ribs, and extremities.
- Presents techniques for tongue and floor-of-mouth procedures, including tumor removal, gland management, and reconstruction considerations.
- Reflects evolving anesthesia and wound management concepts, emphasizing safety, visualization, and controlled blood loss.
Ideal for readers of surgical clinics, residents, and practicing surgeons seeking a window into established operative methods and their evolution.