Advanced Techniques in Limb Reconstruction Surgery

Download or read book Advanced Techniques in Limb Reconstruction Surgery written by Mehmet Kocaoğlu and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a result of recent advances in surgical techniques and implant technology it is now possible to perform limb reconstruction in patients with a range of congenital, posttraumatic, and postinfection pathologies. This book is a clear, practical guide to the state-of-the-art surgical procedures employed in limb reconstruction for diverse conditions. It includes precise descriptions of the techniques themselves, accompanied by numerous helpful drawings and photographs. Pearls and pitfalls are highlighted, and thorough advice is also provided on indications, preoperative planning, and postoperative follow-up. The editors have carefully selected the contributors based on their expertise, and many of the authors were themselves responsible for developing the techniques that they describe.