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Musculosketal infections are potentially devastating for the patient, his family and the health care services, as they may lead to functional impairment, long lasting disability, or even permanent handicap. This problem may also have socioeconomic implications. Infection commonly results in prolonged use of antibiotics, multiple operations, complications, extended rehabilitation and long lasting followup visits with additional costs for the health care provider. This book covers contributions from international experts who came together in Potsdam, Germany, at the invitation of Professor Heino Kienapfel, MD PhD, of the Department of Special Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology of the Centre of Joint Arthroplasty, Auguste Viktoria Clinics Berlin. The focus of this book is the state of the art of: -Antimicrobial Resistances: Facts and Statistics - Arthroplasty Registers in EU: Status and Development - Microbiology in Arthroplasty - Strategies in Antibiotic Treatment - Spacer Management: Clinical Experiences and Requirements - Biofilm Creation: Low Grade Infection - Revision: Cemented vs. Cementless - Revision: One-stage vs. Two-stage treatment
Now in its Second Edition, this two-volume reference is the only current book available that focuses on the adult hip. More than 100 chapters by the foremost leaders in hip surgery provide comprehensive coverage of disorders of the adult hip—from practical basic science to detailed surgical techniques including hip arthroscopy and developing techniques in minimally invasive surgery. More than 2,600 illustrations complement the text. This edition has new chapters on minimally invasive surgery of the hip. Other new topics covered include use of fiber metal mesh in acetabular revision reconstruction, revision press-fit Wagner type of stems, and implant retrievals.
The latest scientific and clinical information regarding the use of ceramics in orthopaedic surgery. CeramTec has had a long and close relationship with the French orthopaedic community and this community has been an incontestable pioneer in the use of ceramic in this field of orthopaedics. That is why the symposium takes place in Paris under the presidency of Professor J.-Y. Lazennec, Hôpital Pitié Salpêtrière.
Dieser Ratgeber informiert über die Ursachen und den Verlauf der Arthrose. Die Autorinnen erklären die Verschleißerscheinungen, die Arthroseverursachen. Sie beschreiben Symptome und therapeutische Verfahren: Denn frühzeitiges Erkennen und Behandeln verlangsamen das Fortschreiten einer Arthrose. Therapien verbessern die Beweglichkeit und lindern Schmerzen. Das Buch gibt einen Überblick über Physiotherapien, die Korrektur von Gelenkfehlstellungen, ausgewogene Ernährung, richtige Bewegung, Medikation, die Transplantation von Knorpelersatz, Naturheilmittel wie Akupunktur und Eigenbluttherapie sowie Gelenkersatz Die Autorinnen Cornelia Fischer-Böroldist Medizin- und Wissenschaftsjournalis...
Der Band zur Hüftendoprothetik ist der umfangreichste Teil des Gesamtwerkes Manual der Endoprothetik, herausgegeben von der Arbeitsgemeinschaft Endoprothetik. Erfahrene Autoren vermitteln allen Orthopäden und Unfallchirurgen umfassendes Grundlagen- und Expertenwissen. Entwicklung der Alloarthroplastik, Biomechanik, Design, Werkstoffe, Tribologie und besonders die Operationstechnik bei den primären und sekundären Coxarthrosen, hüftnahen Tumoren, sowie bei der Revision gelockerter und infizierter Endoprothesen werden dargestellt und mit zahlreichen Abbildungen gut verständlich gemacht. Mittel- und langfristige Ergebnisse aus Endoprothesenregistern und kritischen Studien bieten eine nützliche Orientierungshilfe in der Vielfalt der Prothesensysteme.
Edited by a recognized authority in craniofacial surgery, this book provides comprehensive coverage of bone grafts and substitutes. International contributors discuss the basic science of bone graft healing, including different forms of bone grafts, applications by surgical subspecialty, radiographic assessment, critical sites for new bone formation, and more. Plus, contains clinical and research-oriented information on bone substitutes, including composite grafts, metallic implants, implant interface, computer-assisted fabrication of bone grafts, and much more.
This two volume set contains comprehensive coverage of management of disorders of the adult hip. It includes all arthroscopic and open procedures as well as extensive coverage of equipment and prostheses.
Yearbook of International Organizations is the most comprehensive reference resource and provides current details of international non-governmental (NGO) and intergovernmental organizations (IGO). Collected and documented by the Union of International Associations (UIA), detailed information on international organizations worldwide can be found here. Besides historical and organizational information, details on activities, events or publications, contact details, biographies of the leading individuals as well as the presentation of networks of organizations are included.