The Elements of Fracture Fixation

An up-to-date text collecting together current information on the basics of internal fixation in a single volume. Operative treatment of fractures is commonplace in modern orthopaedics and it is to understand the biomechanical aspects of internal fixation systems. This book offers a practical overview of these implants and how to use them. It is presented in a direct manner, making it easy for the reader to absorb the basics when they are needed most. The book describes the essential biomechanical and clinical aspects of each element and tells the user about different effective methods of use, highlighting the advantages in each case.