Originally founded by three renowned orthopedic masters Bauer Kerschbaumer and Poisel this
atlas has enjoyed a longstanding reputation for the exceptional quality of its surgical
topographic anatomical illustrations. Considerable advances in minimally invasive endoscopic
and arthroscopic surgery during the last few decades necessitated this updated edition. Special
Features - The addition of more than 40 new surgical procedures including soft tissue
preservation techniques used in trauma surgery. - More than 700 color illustrations drawn
directly from cadavers or documentation from the operating room. The authors provide a unique
operative guide gleaned from years of evidence-based clinical experience. From the cervical
spine to the foot and ankle each part of the body is divided into detailed subsections.
Multiple approaches are included to treat common and rare musculoskeletal injuries conditions
and diseases. The concise descriptions are complemented by meticulously crafted labelled
anatomical drawings illustrating each step of the procedure from the skin incision to the
targeted region to incision closure. Associated indications patient positioning and
preparation precautions and dangers are also summarized for each approach. This comprehensive
state-of-the-art atlas is an invaluable surgical resource for all orthopedic surgeons
residents and medical students.
