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Orthofix External Fixation in Trauma and Orthopaedics

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  • © 2000

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Editors:
  1. Giovanni Bastiani
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  2. A. Graham Apley
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  3. Anthony Goldberg

    1. Orthofix® srl, Bussolengo (Verona), Italy

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  • The only book to cover the scientific aspects of the Orthofix External Fixation System

  • Comprehensive reference approach

  • International experts have written chapters on specific aspects of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

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Table of contents (57 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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  2. The Scientific Basis of Orthofix External Fixation

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Historical Background

      1. A History of External Fixation
        • A. G. Apley, M. H. Noordeen
        Pages 3-7

    3. Biological Considerations

      1. The Biology of Fracture Repair and the Role of Dynamization
        • J. Kenwright, J. B. Richardson
        Pages 8-17
      2. The Biology of Callus Distraction: Callotasis
        • N. Yasui, H. Kojimoto
        Pages 18-24
      3. The Biology of Soft Tissue Distraction
        • J. Kenwright, A. H. R. W. Simpson
        Pages 25-31
      4. The Measurement of Fracture Healing
        • J. B. Richardson, J. R. W. Hardy
        Pages 32-44

    5. Fixators and Fracture Repair

      1. The Influence of Fixator Design on Fracture Repair: the Orthofix Procallus 8
        • J. C. R. Scott
        Pages 77-82

  3. Orthofix External Fixation in Traumatology

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 83-83
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    2. General Principles

      1. Screw Selection and the Technique of Insertion
        • F. Lavini
        Pages 85-89
      2. The Technique of Wire Insertion
        • M. Saleh
        Pages 90-96
      3. Pin Track Infection and the Principles of Pin Site Care
        • R. G. Checketts, A. G. MacEachem, M. Otterbum
        Pages 97-103
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About this book

Orthofix External Fixation in Trauma and Orthopaedics provides the scientific basis behind the success of the Orthofix system of external fixators, which are now widely used throughout the world. These devices are used in the treatment of serious fractures, limb lengthening and limb reconstruction.
This book covers comprehensively the wide range of scenarios in which such devices can be used. Each topic is dealt with by the appropriate international expert in the field.
Orthofix External Fixation in Trauma and Orthopaedics should be read by all those involved in elective or traumatic orthopaedics.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Orthofix® srl, Bussolengo (Verona), Italy

    Anthony Goldberg

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Orthofix External Fixation in Trauma and Orthopaedics

  • Editors: Giovanni Bastiani, A. Graham Apley, Anthony Goldberg

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-0691-3

  • Publisher: Springer London

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London Limited 2000

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4471-1178-8Published: 26 September 2011

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4471-0691-3Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 621

  • Topics: Orthopedics, Surgical Orthopedics, Traumatic Surgery

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