Orthopedic basic skills

Author: Zhang Tieliang
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: Artificial joints, arthroscopy technology, microscopic surgery technology, and external fixator technology are the new technologies that have taken the world of orthopedic clinical practice by storm in the past 20 years, hailed as the four major milestones of orthopedic progress in the 20th century. This book provides in-depth on these technologies, reflecting the latest achievements in orthopedics. Additionally, the book covers the new etiological theories of bone and joint diseases, treatment measures, fracture healing mechanisms, the AIS grading standards established by the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) in 1971, and the newly developed ISS injury severity scoring method based on this system in recent years. It also addresses contemporary issues in orthopedics such as traffic medicine, modern emergency medicine concepts, and osteoporosis, which have rarely been covered in previous orthopedic literature. Experts in these fields have discussed the recent global advancements in these areas in the book. The readership of this book is not limited to orthopedic residents new to the field; it can also serve as a must-read reference for orthopedic surgeons at all levels to update their knowledge.