Traumatologia Ortopedica

Large-format volume (22 × 28 cm), 1,130 pages, including 159 videos and 1,500 illustrations.

This updated second edition of Traumatologia Ortopedica, edited by James P. Stannard and Andrew H. Schmidt with editorial assistance from Philip J. Kregor, reflects the most recent advances in orthopaedic traumatology and the extensive evidence-based clinical expertise of world-class surgeons.

The 2007 edition received major awards, including the Association of American Publishers prize for Best Clinical Medicine Book and the first prize in Orthopaedics and Rheumatology at the British Medical Association Medical Book Competition in 2008.

Written by leading experts and richly illustrated, with extensive video content, this text enables surgeons to enhance their skills, overcome clinical challenges, refine surgical techniques and successfully manage even the most complex cases.

Across 36 chapters and 159 professional videos, the book provides essential concepts and step-by-step guidance on:

• Clinical assessment
• Injury classification
• Standardised guidelines
• Non-surgical treatment methods
• Indications for surgical treatment
• Current surgical techniques
• Comorbidities, risks and complications
• Outcome data
• Clinical cases

Special emphasis is given to highlighted boxes: Pearls, Practical tips and advice, Surviving the night.