Reflecting the recent dramatic advances in orthopedic trauma care and
orthopedic implants, this highly practical surgical guide provides step-by-step
descriptions of new, state-of-the-art techniques as well as in-depth information
on classic, time-tested methods. Packed with hundreds of the high-quality,
full-color illustrations for which AO books are known, the expert authors of
this must-have text discuss operating room principles for different aspects of
OR management for ORP (orthotic rehabilitation products) and AO principles of
fracture management, and give advice on how to perform common procedures, with
an emphasis on the use of surgical instruments.
Features:
- Comprehensive discussion of relative stability,
biological fixation, minimally invasive techniques, the correct use of locking
head screws and the locking compression plate, and more - Concise chapters designed to aid ORP and junior
residents as they assist during surgery - Full-color illustrations complement thorough
descriptions of each step of the procedures
AO Techniques and Principles for the Operating Room is an invaluable tool for operating room staff and all residents starting their careers in orthopedic trauma care.
