The problem with most orthopedic surgery books is that they don't accurately portray what you see in a surgical setting. This outstanding atlas, featuring nearly 400 beautifully executed color photographs, provides the first visual guide to surgical anatomy as you see it. Special features of the atlas include: Nearly 400 high-quality color photographs that vividly depict surgical anatomy Fresh cadaver specimens portray the true colors of the anatomy involved Step-by-step coverage of more than 60 approaches to the foot, hand, thigh, knee, spine, and more! Clear identification of all structures revealed during each step of the exposure Each approach is accompanied by practical advice on its uses, advantages, disadvantages, structures at risk, technique, helpful tricks, and what will become visible if you get off track Ideal for residents, Atlas of Orthopaedic Surgical Exposures offers a practical and vivid introduction to surgical anatomy, providing them with the essential orientation they need. Seasoned orthopedic surgeons will turn to this book to refresh their knowledge of the surgical anatomy and ensure a smooth operation.

Featuring 775 full-color illustrations, this atlas demonstrates the surgical approaches used in orthopaedics and provides a surgeon's-eye view of the relevant anatomy. Each chapter details the techniques and pitfalls of a surgical approach, gives a clear preview of anatomic landmarks and incisions, and highlights potential dangers of superficial and deep dissection. The Fourth Edition describes new minimally invasive approaches to the spine, proximal humerus, humeral shaft, distal femur, proximal tibia, and distal tibia. Other highlights include new external fixation approaches for many regions and surgical approaches to the os calcis. New illustrations of the appendicular skeleton are included. New drawings show the important neurovascular structures that need to be protected.

Annotation Aiming to provide a more accurate depiction of what a surgeon can expect to find while exploring a surgical approach, this color atlas uses fresh cadaver specimens so that the colors are not distorted. The volume's 13 sections are organized by the general area of the body (for example, shoulder, upper arm, elbow, hand, thigh, knee, spine, etc.), with between three and eight approaches to each area outlined in detail. Each approach discusses the following topics: the uses of the approach, advantages, disadvantages, structures at risk, technique, tricks, and how to tell if you are lost. Includes hundreds of high quality color plates. 9x12". Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Describes every standard approach to the upper limb. Illustrations have been drawn from real clinical situations and show the complete process, step-by-step from the site of incision through to final exposure. The text lists indications and explains procedure.

This concise volume contains the essential information an orthopaedic surgeon needs for safe access to the internal structures of the limbs for the whole range of orthopaedic operations.

- NEW! Six all-new approaches to surgical procedures have been added to the text. They include: - Approach to the Lumbosacral Intervertebral Disk and Foramen Through a Lateral Transilial Osteotomy - Approach to the Medial Region of the Shoulder Joint - Minimally Invasive Approach to the Shaft of the Humerus - Approach to the Lateral Aspect of the Hemipelvis - Minimally Invasive Approach to the Shaft of the Femur - Minimally Invasive Approach to the Shaft of the Tibia - NEW! Expanded coverage of modifications required when performing orthopedic surgery on the cat include: - Approach to the Lateral Aspect of the Humeral Condyle and Epicondyle in the Cat - Approach to the Craniodorsal Aspect of the Hip Joint Through a Craniolateral Incision in the Cat - Approach to the Shaft of the Femur in the Cat - NEW! Updated images provide a better picture of various surgical approaches.

Surgical Exposures in Foot and Ankle: The Anatomic Approach demonstrates the surgical approaches used in foot and ankle surgery by orthopaedic surgeons and podiatrists. This reference contains material covering the foot and ankle from the bestselling, Surgical Exposures in Orthopaedics. Thirty-five new approaches have been added covering the ankle, the hindfoot, the mid-foot, and the forefoot. Each chapter details the techniques and pitfalls of a surgical approach, gives a clear preview of anatomic landmarks and incisions, and highlights potential dangers of superficial and deep dissection. The approach section concludes with a description of how to enlarge the approach. After the presentation of the approach there is a section on the anatomy of each approach that covers the regional anatomy encountered during the approach. Featuring over 200 full-color illustrations, this atlas provides a surgeon’s-eye view of the relevant anatomy.