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Master techniques in orthopaedic surgery: The wrist
BOOK REVIEWS written, well-organized, and comprehensive textbook. It would complement the library of anyone interested in total knee arthroplasty, and it will be an important learning resource for orthopaedic residents and practicing physicians who wish to learn or improve their understanding of the principles and surgical techniques that are essential in performing successful total knee arthroplasty. Douglas K. Kilgus, M.D. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Operative Treatment of Elbow Injuries. Champ L. Baker, Jr., and Kevin D. Plancher, Editors. New York, SpringerVerlag, 2001, 320 pp., $179.00 There are 52 contributing editors in a 320-page book covering the topic of elbow injuries, emphasizing those that occur in sports. The art work is superb, well thought out, and consistent throughout the book. The writing is concise with very little overlap. The authors have chosen well-accepted techniques. The text is the most comprehensive to date to focus on athletic and other injuries to the elbow. The book is relevant for anyone treating elbow injuries in the athlete. The authors and editors are extremely well known in the field and share their experience, making the book useful for those just beginning training as well as the more experienced surgeon. At a list price of $179, this book is a bargain. Gary G. Poehling, M.D. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: The Elbow. Second Edition. Bernard F. Morrey, Editor. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2001, 464 pp., $199.00 The Master Techniques series is now in its second edition, with the first edition of The Elbow published in 1994. The same format is used as the previous edition, divided into operative exposure and arthroscopy sections, followed by trauma, soft tissue, and reconstruction. The arthroscopy chapter, written by Drs. O’Driscoll and Savoie has updated sections on positioning and operative indications. And now with more years under the belt of this growing procedure, more is written about its complications and results. Part II on trauma has chapters on pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures with good diagrams on patient positioning and, of course, technical tips on percutaneous pinning. Adult trauma has chapters on distal humerus, radial head, and complex fractures of the elbow, with a new section here on the application and indications of the articulated external elbow fixator, which is well illustrated and concise in presentation.
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The postoperative treatment adjunct chapter is also new for this edition, and illustrates the use, efficacy, indications, and results of CPM devices, splinting, and pain management. The reconstruction section has improvements in the arthroplasty chapters, and highlights the use of total elbow arthroplasty versus resurfacing, and interpositions arthroplasty procedures. Dr. Morrey’s arthroplasty chapter is also revised to include further data on results, as well as complications and reconstructive options. A new chapter on anconeus arthroplasty completes this edition. This Master Techniques series is clearly geared to orthopaedic surgeons who operate on the elbow, and it gives expert authors’ approaches, indications, and technical information that are clearly presented and well illustrated. The first edition has been extremely helpful to me in clinical practice, and the new edition, with its updated data and new chapters, should prove equally useful to many orthopaedic surgeons. Ethan R. Wiesler, M.D. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: The Wrist. Richard H. Gelberman. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2002, 528 pp., $199.00 Most orthopaedic surgeons are quite familiar with this Master Techniques series. This is the second edition of The Wrist, and includes several areas updated since the first edition in 1994. The first addition is a focus on operative treatment of distal radius fractures. This section includes chapters on limited open reduction and internal fixation, fixation using Norian SRS bone cement, use of the LoCon T Plate, and intrafocal pinning. While the authors advocate their techniques and products, the principles illustrated can be universally applied to offer treatment options to a wide range of surgeons, integrating individual technique with currently available products. Dr. Gelberman has updated chapters on operative exposure arthroscopy, carpal instability, SLAC wrist, and DRUJ instability. He takes the combined knowledge base a step further with additional chapters on capitolunate fusion in SLAC wrist, “Salvage of the Failed Darroch Procedure,” and “Matched Ulnar Resection Arthroplasty.” These sections maintain the format of previous chapters and include indications, radiographic and clinical examination, and operative technique. Operative photographs accompany most illustrations. Dr. Gelberman has selected knowledgeable authors and has compiled a resource that is of great value to surgeons treating all wrist disorders. Ethan R. Wiesler, M.D. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Operative Treatment of Elbow Injuries. Champ L. Baker, Jr., and Kevin D. Plancher, Editors. New York, SpringerVerlag, 2001, 320 pp., $179.00 There are 52 contributing editors in a 320-page book covering the topic of elbow injuries, emphasizing those that occur in sports. The art work is superb, well thought out, and consistent throughout the book. The writing is concise with very little overlap. The authors have chosen well-accepted techniques. The text is the most comprehensive to date to focus on athletic and other injuries to the elbow. The book is relevant for anyone treating elbow injuries in the athlete. The authors and editors are extremely well known in the field and share their experience, making the book useful for those just beginning training as well as the more experienced surgeon. At a list price of $179, this book is a bargain. Gary G. Poehling, M.D. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: The Elbow. Second Edition. Bernard F. Morrey, Editor. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2001, 464 pp., $199.00 The Master Techniques series is now in its second edition, with the first edition of The Elbow published in 1994. The same format is used as the previous edition, divided into operative exposure and arthroscopy sections, followed by trauma, soft tissue, and reconstruction. The arthroscopy chapter, written by Drs. O’Driscoll and Savoie has updated sections on positioning and operative indications. And now with more years under the belt of this growing procedure, more is written about its complications and results. Part II on trauma has chapters on pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures with good diagrams on patient positioning and, of course, technical tips on percutaneous pinning. Adult trauma has chapters on distal humerus, radial head, and complex fractures of the elbow, with a new section here on the application and indications of the articulated external elbow fixator, which is well illustrated and concise in presentation.
449
The postoperative treatment adjunct chapter is also new for this edition, and illustrates the use, efficacy, indications, and results of CPM devices, splinting, and pain management. The reconstruction section has improvements in the arthroplasty chapters, and highlights the use of total elbow arthroplasty versus resurfacing, and interpositions arthroplasty procedures. Dr. Morrey’s arthroplasty chapter is also revised to include further data on results, as well as complications and reconstructive options. A new chapter on anconeus arthroplasty completes this edition. This Master Techniques series is clearly geared to orthopaedic surgeons who operate on the elbow, and it gives expert authors’ approaches, indications, and technical information that are clearly presented and well illustrated. The first edition has been extremely helpful to me in clinical practice, and the new edition, with its updated data and new chapters, should prove equally useful to many orthopaedic surgeons. Ethan R. Wiesler, M.D. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: The Wrist. Richard H. Gelberman. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2002, 528 pp., $199.00 Most orthopaedic surgeons are quite familiar with this Master Techniques series. This is the second edition of The Wrist, and includes several areas updated since the first edition in 1994. The first addition is a focus on operative treatment of distal radius fractures. This section includes chapters on limited open reduction and internal fixation, fixation using Norian SRS bone cement, use of the LoCon T Plate, and intrafocal pinning. While the authors advocate their techniques and products, the principles illustrated can be universally applied to offer treatment options to a wide range of surgeons, integrating individual technique with currently available products. Dr. Gelberman has updated chapters on operative exposure arthroscopy, carpal instability, SLAC wrist, and DRUJ instability. He takes the combined knowledge base a step further with additional chapters on capitolunate fusion in SLAC wrist, “Salvage of the Failed Darroch Procedure,” and “Matched Ulnar Resection Arthroplasty.” These sections maintain the format of previous chapters and include indications, radiographic and clinical examination, and operative technique. Operative photographs accompany most illustrations. Dr. Gelberman has selected knowledgeable authors and has compiled a resource that is of great value to surgeons treating all wrist disorders. Ethan R. Wiesler, M.D. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Winston-Salem, North Carolina