European Surgical Orthopaedics and Traumatology: The EFORT Textbook

by George Bentley (Editor)

Overview

This important reference textbook covers the surgical management of all major orthopaedic and traumatological conditions. The book will act as the major source of education and guidance in surgical practice for surgeons and trainees, especially those preparing for higher surgical examinations and the Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology examinations within and beyond Europe. The emphasis throughout is on the application of current knowledge and research to technical problems, how to avoid operative problems, and how to salvage complications if they occur. The didactic text is complemented by abundant illustrations that highlight the essentials of each clinical scenario. The authors are all recognized international authorities active at congresses and workshops as well as in universities and hospitals across the world. ​

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783642347450
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	05/15/2014
Edition description:	2014
Pages:	4983
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.44(d)

About the Author

George Bentley, DSc, MB, ChB, ChM, FRCS, FRCSE, F.Med.Sci, is Emeritus Professor of Orthopaedics at University College London and Honorary Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust. For many years he was Director and Professor of Orthopaedics at the University Department of Orthopaedics, Institute of Orthopaedics, University College London, and Director of Clinical Studies at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London. During his long career, Professor Bentley has received numerous honours and acted as visiting professor to major institutions in the United States and elsewhere. He is a Past President of EFORT, the British Orthopaedic Research Society and the British Orthopaedic Association, and he has been President of the Seddon Society since 1991. In 1994 he became a “Membre d’Honneur” of the Société Francaise de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique. Professor Bentley has been European Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Arthroplasty since 2001 and has been a member of and advisor to the editorial boards of many other prestigious journals. In 2009 he became an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine.

Table of Contents

Part I. General Orthopaedics and Traumatology.- Part II. Spine.- Part III. Shoulder.- Part IV. Arm, Elbow and Forearm.- Part V. Hand and Wrist.- Part VI. Pelvis and Hip.- Part VII. Thigh, Knee and Shin. Part VIII. Ankle and Foot.- Part IX. Musculo-Skeletal Tumours. Part X. Paediatric Orthopaedics and Traumatology.​

Editorial Reviews

From the reviews:

“Best comprehensive textbook available on current Operative Orthopaedics 2014. No hesitation in recommending it to all audiences including hand surgeons, extremity surgery, trauma, spine surgeons, and basic science. A must have resource for all residents and specialists combined.” (Joseph J. Grenier, Amazon.com, May, 2014)

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