AO Principles of Fracture Management
3rd edition—Table of Contents
Editors: Richard Buckley, Christopher Moran, Theerachai Apivatthakakul
Editors: Richard Buckley, Christopher Moran, Theerachai Apivatthakakul
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1 AO philosophy and basic principles
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2 Decision making and planning
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3 Reduction, approaches, and fixation techniques
3.1 Reduction and approaches
3.1.1 Surgical reduction
3.1.2 Approaches and intraoperative handling of soft tissues
3.1.3 Minimally invasive osteosynthesis
3.2 Techniques of absolute stability
3.2.1 Screws
3.2.2 Plates
3.2.3 Tension band principle
3.3 Techniques of relative stability
3.3.1 Intramedullary nailing
3.3.2 Bridge plating
3.3.3 External fixator
3.3.4 Locking plates
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4 General topics
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5 Complications
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6 Specific fractures
6.1 Scapula and clavicle
6.1.1 Scapula
6.1.2 Clavicle
6.2 Humerus
6.2.1 Humerus, proximal
6.2.2 Humerus, shaft
6.2.3 Humerus, distal
6.3 Forearm and hand
6.3.1 Proximal forearm and complex elbow injuries
6.3.2 Forearm shaft
6.3.3 Distal radius and wrist
6.3.4 Hand
6.4 Pelvic ring
6.5 Acetabulum
6.6 Femur
6.6.1 Femur, proximal
6.6.2 Femur, shaft (incl. subtrochanteric fractures)
6.6.3 Femur, distal
6.6.4 Periprosthetic fractures
6.7 Knee
6.7.1 Patella
6.7.2 Knee dislocation
6.8 Tibia
6.8.1 Tibia, proximal
6.8.2 Tibia, shaft
6.8.3 Tibia, distal intraarticular (pilon)
6.9 Malleoli
6.10 Foot—decision making
6.10.1 Hindfoot: calcaneus and talus
6.10.2 Midfoot and forefoot
AO Principles of Fracture Management is an essential resource for orthopedic trauma surgeons and residents in these specialties. The third edition of the book has been fully updated and extended to describe the latest techniques and covers the complete content of the AO Principles Course of today.
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