Handbook of Orthopaedic Trauma Implantology, 1st ed. 2023

This reference work comprehensively covers essential orthopedic trauma implants and their application in both upper and lower limbs. It offers insights into the invention, advantages, and disadvantages of various implants, along with the rationale behind their current designs, biomechanics, and materials. Additionally, the book addresses fracture fixation and general considerations when comparing different subgroups of implants, such as nails versus plates or ORIF versus external fixation.

The book is divided into several sections, such as upper and lower limbs, spine, and pelvis. It also includes unique sections dedicated to pediatric implants, implant removal, metallurgy and bone grafts. It is written and edited by experienced surgeons from around the world. This book fills the gap as currently, there are no specific reference books on this topic but only operative manuals and inventory lists of various commercial companies detailing their own products.

This highly informative and meticulously presented book serves as both a practical and a theoretical guide for practicing orthopedic surgeons, scientists/researchers, academicians, students as well as orthopedic technicians and nurses.

The Science, Art, and Commerce of Orthopaedic Trauma Implantology: How to Use this Book - The Drivers of Change in Orthopaedic Trauma Implant Designs - Defining the Clinical and Radiological Endpoint of a Successfully Fixed Fracture - Trying to Predict Implant Failure in Orthopaedic Traumatology - Orthopaedic Nails versus Orthopaedic Plates: An Evolutionary Tale for Dominance and Relevance - Internal Fixation versus External Fixation in Orthopaedic Trauma Implantology - Predicting the Future of Orthopaedic Trauma Implantology - General Principles of Intramedullary Nailing for Long Bone Fractures - Evolution of Intramedullary Nails for Long Bone Fractures in the Upper Limb - Evolution of Intramedullary Nails for Long Bone Fractures in the Lower Limb - Antegrade and Retrograde Femoral Nailing - General Principles of Orthopaedic Plating and Overview - Conventional Orthopaedic Plating - Orthopaedic Locking Plates - Orthopaedic Anatomical Plates - Principles and Overview of External Fixators in Orthopaedic Traumatology - Use of External Fixation in Primary Management of Fractures - External Fixator as an Augment or Alternative to an Internal Fixator - Principles and Usage of Ilizarov Techniques in the Management of Fractures - Computer-aided External Fixation Systems in the Management of Fractures - Natural Sources of Bone Grafts - Techniques of Bone Grafting and Bone Augmentation - Advances in Bone Grafting Technology - Principles of Bone Grafting - Silicone Implants in Orthopaedic Traumatology - Primary Arthroplasty for Fractures of the Acetabulum - Primary Arthroplasty for Fractures of the Proximal Femur - Primary Arthroplasty for Fractures Around the Knee - Primary Arthroplasty for Proximal Humeral Fractures and Fracture Sequelae Following Implant Failure - Titanium Elastic Nails in the Management of Fractures - Importance of Orthopaedic Screws - Role of K-wires in Orthopaedic Traumatology - Tension Banding, Cerclage Wires and Cables in Management of Fractures - Implants Used for Periprosthetic Fractures - Evolution and Principles of Metals and Alloys Used in Orthopaedic Trauma Implantology - Biomechanics of Orthopaedic Implants Demystified - Less used Orthopaedic Implants - Multidisciplinary Approach to Major Trauma: Changing Strategies and Priorities in Orthopaedic Implantology - Orthopaedic Implant Fixation Strategies in Multiple Limb Injury Combinations - Orthopedic Implant Fixation Strategies for Multiple Fractures in a Single Bone - Using Different Implant Combinations to Improve Fracture Fixation - Importance of Orthopaedic Infrastructure and Ancillary Tools - Orthopaedic Tables and Their Evolution - Intraoperative Imaging Techniques in Orthopaedic Trauma Implantology - How 3D CT Scans are Revolutionizing Orthopaedic Trauma Implantology - Cutting Tools used in Orthopaedic Trauma Implantology - Role of Vacuum Suction Therapy in Orthopaedic Wound Closure - Computer Navigation and Robotics in Orthopaedic Trauma Implantology - Components of Infrastructure Necessary for a Successful Implantation - Bone Healing in the Presence of Orthopaedic Implants - Removal of Orthopaedic Implants - Impact of Changing Epidemiology on Orthopaedic Trauma Implantology - Impact of Increased Life Expectancy on Orthopaedic Trauma Implantology - Impact of Increased Body Mass Index on Orthopaedic Trauma Implantology - Changing Fracture Geometry and its Impact on Orthopaedic Trauma Implantology - Understanding and Appreciating Fracture and Fixation Stability - Changing Fracture Classifications in the Age of Three-Dimensional Computed Tomography Imaging - Quest for Better Fracture Reduction in Orthopaedic Traumatology - Indirect Reduction Techniques in Primary Fracture Management - Evolution of Entry Points in Nailing of Long Bone Fractures - MIPPO Techniques and Bridge Plates - Role of Spanning Implants in Fracture Management - Low-Contact Plates in Orthopaedic Trauma Implantology - Implantology of Fractures of the Clavicle - Acromioclavicular Dislocation: Current Perspective on Optimal Surgical Techniques and Implants - Implantology of Scapula and Glenoid Fractures - Implantology of Fractures of the Proximal Humerus - Implantology of Fractures of the Shaft of Humerus - Implantology of Fractures of the Distal Humerus - Implantology of Fractures of the Radial Head and Neck - Implantology of Olecranon and Coronoid Fractures - Implantology of Fractures of the Shaft of Radius and Ulna - Implantology of Distal Radius and Distal Ulna Fractures - Implantology of Fractures of the Carpal Bones - Implantology of Metacarpal Fractures - Implantology of Phalangeal Fractures - Upper Limb Orthopaedic Trauma Implantology in a Nutshell - Implantology of Fractures of the Head of Femur - Implantology of Fractures of the Neck of Femur - Implantology of Intertrochanteric Fractures - Implantology of Subtrochanteric Fractures - Implantology of Fractures of the Shaft of Femur Including Segmental and Combination Fractures - Implantology of Fractures of the Distal Femur - Implantology of Fractures of the Proximal Tibia - Implantology of Fractures of the Shaft of the Tibia Including Segmental Fractures - Implantology of Distal Tibia Fractures with Pilon Fracture - Implantology of Ankle Fractures - Implantology of Fractures of the Foot - Lower Limb Orthopaedic Trauma Implantology in a Nutshell - Principles and Overview of Paediatric Orthopaedic Trauma Implantology - Implantology of Paediatric Upper Limb Fractures - Implantology of Paediatric Lower Extremity Fractures - Extended Applications of Trauma Implants to Prevent or Treat Fractures in Pathological Bone - General Instrumentation and Implantology for Pelvi-Acetabular Reduction and Fixation - Screws in Pelvic-Acetabular Fracture Fixation - Plate Designs and Their Applications in Acetabular and Pelvic Implantology - External Fixation in Pelvi-Acetabular Implantology - New Ideas and Innovations in Pelvi-Acetabular Implantology - Introduction and History of Spinal Implantology - Biomechanics of the Cervical Spine - Biomechanics of the Thoracic Spine - Biomechanics of the Lumbar Spine - Bioengineering of Spinal Implants - Allied Devices and Their Influence on Spinal Implants - Complications of Spinal Implants - Recent Advances in Spinal Implants - Craniovertebral Implants - Anterior Cervical Spinal Implants - Posterior Cervical Spinal Implants - Cervico-Thoracic Spinal Implants - Posterior Thoracic Spinal Implants - Anterior Thoracic Spinal Implants - Lumbar and Lumbo-Sacral Spinal Implants - Sacral and Sacro-pelvic Implants -  

Arindam Banerjee has more than 35 years’ work experience in five countries. He is Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Narayana Super-specialty and Multispecialty Hospitals, India, as well as Founder-Director of Medline Nursing Home. His special interests are traumatology (including Polytrauma and Implantology) and hip and knee arthroplasty. Dr. Banerjee currently holds the posts of Secretary General and President-Elect of World Orthopaedic Concern (WOC) International. Concomitantly, he is the secretary-general of the Indian chapter of WOC. He is an examiner of SICOT Diploma (World Congress of Orthopaedics) and chair of the Education Committee of SICOT, having been the former Chair of its Education Day Committee. He is member at Large of ARTOF (Association of Rational Treatment of Fractures) based in Munich, Germany. In the past, he has served as President, NAILS (National Association of Interlocking Surgeons) and AOTS (Association of Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeons). He is a former treasurer of theWest Bengal Orthopaedic Association (WBOA) and has been the organising secretary or organising chairperson of several large academic conferences including the Silver Jubilee WBOACON, NAILSCON and Trauma Update, in Kolkata, India. He is a founder member of the West Bengal Arthroplasty Society and its former treasurer. He was selected Valedictorian of Vienna University in 1989, during his training. He was Senior IOS (UK) Fellow in 2008 (currently known as British India Orthopaedic Society) and Indo-Bavarian Travelling Fellow (2016) and guest lecturer at Munich Technical University. This book, Handbook of Orthopaedic Trauma Implantology, has been classified by Springer Nature as a MRW (Major Reference Work) and is the first book of its kind on the subject.

Prof. Dr. Peter Biberthaler is Director and Chief of Trauma Surgery at the Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich (TUM). TUM is a level 1 trauma centre and deals with polytrauma and compl

First-of-its-kind reference book on orthopedic trauma implantology

Covers the entire spectrum of orthopedic trauma implants for the upper limb, lower limb, spine, and pelvis

Addresses decision making in implant selection, including nails vs. plates and ORIF vs. external fixation