This book in two volumes and almost 3,000 pages may be considered as a bible on skeletal trauma surgery. Indeed, the 65 chapters of this book offer an exhaustive view of all the skeletal traumas of the body. It is not only a simple technical book. Depending on type of trauma, the chapters include a special section on anatomy, biomechanics, radiographic evaluation, physical examination, and of course, treatments and indications.
It is perfectly illustrated with very clear drawings, X-rays and per-operative shots. Post-operative care, complications and outcome are also addressed. The different chapters are easy to read and very didactic.
This book is really indispensable to surgeons who have a trauma activity and also to residents who want to be trauma surgeon and to trauma departments.
A very complete and useful index is proposed at the end of the book. Of course, a DVD is included.
Pr. Didier Mainard
Nancy
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Corresponding author
Additional information
No funds were received in support of this study.
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Kehr, P. Bruce D. Browner, Jesse B. Jupiter, Alan M. Levine, Peter G. Trafton, Christian Krettek (eds): Skeletal trauma basic science, management, and reconstruction fourth edition + DVD. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 21, 461 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-010-0645-1
Received:
Accepted:
Published:
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-010-0645-1