Surgical Errors and Handling · Orthopedics

Author: Hongru Li
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: This book is the orthopedics volume of the series, edited by Professor Hongru Li of Shanghai Medical University, former President of Shanghai Huashan Hospital, one of the pioneers of modern orthopedic surgery in China, and a renowned orthopedic expert. The editorial board consists of well-known orthopedic experts in China, all authorities in their fields. During the compilation, writing tasks were assigned based on the expertise of each expert. For example, Professor Xianwen Song, Director of the Orthopedic Oncology Department at Beijing Jishuitan Hospital and a famous expert in bone tumors, was commissioned to write the section on bone tumors. Professor Tianyu Shang, a renowned expert in integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine for fracture treatment, was asked to write the section on integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine and small splint treatment for fractures. Professor Zhongwei Chen of Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital, the first person in the world to successfully perform limb replantation, and a famous expert in traumatic orthopedics and microsurgery, was entrusted with writing the section on limb replantation surgery, and so on. The book comprises twelve chapters, approximately 500,000 words, and over 300 line drawings and photographs. It provides a detailed account of the field of orthopedics, including traumatic orthopedics, hand surgery, microsurgery, limb replantation, tuberculosis of bone and joints, osteomyelitis and septic arthritis, bone tumors, cervical spondylosis, spinal surgery, correction of congenital and acquired deformities, artificial joints, and bone and joint diseases (including prevention methods). The text is thorough, specific, and highlights key points, with numerous case studies and analyses provided throughout. The book compiles the rich and valuable experience and lessons learned from decades of clinical practice by China's renowned orthopedic experts. It serves as a reference for surgeons to learn from, to stay vigilant against similar mistakes, improve medical standards, alleviate patient suffering, and even save lives. This is an authoritative and guiding reference book for orthopedic surgeons before surgery.