Combat Orthopedic Surgery: Lessons Learned in Iraq and Afghanistan
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (860 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1556429657 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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The authors have assembled an excellent group of highly experienced physicians, describing management based on various body regions or systemic pathology. It is the definitive reference book for optimal treatment of orthopaedic injuries from the ongoing war in Iraq and Afghanistan. “The new textbook "Combat Orthopedic Surgery" should be mandatory reading for all those who care for injured combatants. I will place this book on my shelf and use it often.” -- John Holcomb, MD, FACS, Chief of the Division of Acute Care Surgery, Director of the Center for Translational Injury Research at the University of Texas Health Science Center; former commander of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research
Owens, MD and LTC Philip J. Combat Orthopedic Surgery: Lessons Learned in Iraq and Afghanistan represents and recognizes the latest advances in musculoskeletal surgical care performed to treat today’s US military servicemembers.Editors LTC Brett D. The widespread use of individual and vehicular body armor, evolution of enemy tactics to include its reliance on improvised explosive devices, and the effectiveness of treatment rendered at military treatment facilities have resulted in a large burden of complex orthopedic injuries. . The final three sections are clinically focused on the upper extremity, lower extremity, and spine and pelvic injuries, with many illustrative case examples referenced throughout.Most Clinical Chapters Contain: • Introduction/historical background • Epidemiology • Management in theater • Definitive management • Surgical techniques • Outcomes • ComplicationsCombat Orthopedic Surgery: Lessons Le
Combat Ortho Overall a valuable and well written text surveying the wealth of information learned in recent conflicts. A primer for care and repository of lessons learned for future generations.