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This unique guide is designed to facilitate the complex task of getting a paper published in an orthopaedics journal. The editors have enlisted expert orthopaedic surgeons from prestigious academic institutions, who share essential advice on how to set up and write on your research. The book addresses fraud issues, the correct use of English and editing, how to develop a sound research methodology, and editors’ and reviewers’ expectations, along with the main reasons for rejection. The future of the Impact Factor, altmetrics and Open Access journals are also discussed, and will be of special interest to young faculty who are starting their research career. The chapters are structured in a reproducible and easy-to-follow format. In addition, the editors offer tips and tricks for non-native speakers writing in English. As such, the book provides an accessible and comprehensive resource for all those seeking guidance on how to publish their research work in the field of orthopaedics.
Medizin und Literatur zusammenzubringen ist verheißungsvoll, denn die Literatur lässt uns mit dem Leben in Berührung treten, und so vermittelt die Literatur vielfach ein Lebenswissen, das empfänglich sein kann für die Vielschichtigkeit der Erlebnismomente kranker Menschen in ihren jeweiligen Lebenskrisen. Literatur kann durch die Erzählung von Lebensgeschichten auf ihre Weise das Verständnis von Menschen erweitern, denn wer sich mit Literatur beschäftigt, erhält ein vertieftes Einfühlungsvermögen in existentielle Fragen, die vor allem bei kranken Menschen in ihrer Krisenerfahrung im Zentrum stehen. Die Literatur kann Zugang eröffnen zur Vielfalt möglicher Deutungen von Gesundsei...
In general, surgeons strive to achieve excellent results and ideal patient outcomes, however, this noble task is frequently failed. For patients, surgical complications are analogous to “friendly fire” in wartime. Both scenarios imply that harm is unintentionally done by somebody whose aim was to help. Interestingly, adverse events resulting from surgical interventions are more frequently related to system errors and a communication breakdown among providers, rather than to the imminent threat of the surgical blade “gone wrong”. Patient Safety in Surgery aims to increase the safety and quality of care for patients undergoing surgical procedures in all fields of surgery. Patient Safety in Surgery, covers all aspects related to patient safety in surgery, including pertinent issues of interest to surgeons, medical trainees (students, residents, and fellows), nurses, anaesthesiologists, patients, patient families, advocacy groups, and medicolegal experts.
The field of surgery dealing with the conditions of the musculoskeletal system is called orthopedics. Musculoskeletal system is responsible for the facilitation of movement in humans. It gives form, support and stability to the human body. Its main functions include supporting the body, allowing motion and protecting the body's vital organs. Medical practitioners who are specialists in the field of orthopedics are called orthopedic surgeons. They treat an array of diseases and disorders including degenerative diseases, congenital disorders, musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries and spine disorders. Some of the common procedures performed by orthopedic surgeons include knee arthroscopy, hip replacement, shoulder arthroscopy, laminectomy and chondroplasty. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts and emerging trends in the field of orthopedics. From theories to research to practical applications, case studies related to all contemporary topics of relevance to this field have been included in this book. With state-of-the-art-inputs by acclaimed experts of this field, this book targets students and professionals.
Describes how to build a competitive edge by developing superior operations This comprehensive, practice-oriented text illustrates how healthcare organizations can gain a competitive edge through superior operations – and demonstrates how to achieve them. Underscoring the importance of a strategic perspective, the book describes how to attain excellence in the four competitive priorities: quality, cost, delivery, and flexibility. The competitive priorities are interrelated, with excellent quality laying the foundation for performance in the other competitive priorities, and with targeted improvement initiatives having synergistic effects. The text stresses the benefits of aligning the enti...
Orthopedic experts in their field have carefully chosen what they consider to be the key papers in their respective domains. Every paper is carefully described and evaluated by its strengths, weaknesses and its contribution to the field. Papers have been chosen by number of citations, academic importance, articles that have changed our whole way of thinking or that have simply stood the test of time.
Approximately ten million Americans have osteoporosis and thirty-four million have osteopenia (low bone mass) with many more at risk. Whether you suspect you may have these conditions or have a friend or relative with osteoporosis or osteopenia, this informative book offers help for men and women of all ages. 100 Questions & Answers About Osteoporosis and Osteopenia, Second Edition provides authoritative, practical answers to your questions about treatment options, lifestyle decisions to improve bone health, sources of support, comments from men and women with bone loss, and much more. New Topics in the Second Edition include: FRAX® New drug information throughout the book Osteonecrosis of the jaw National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) and bone loss testing
This book examines dwarfs in myth and everyday life in ancient Egypt and Greece. The spectacular forms of dwarfism were always a focus of interest, and it is the most depicted disorder in antiquity. Dasen brings together a whole range of mostly unpublished or little-known iconographic, epigraphic, literary, and anthropological evidence.