Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgical Oncology 3rd edition

Derived from Sam W. Wiesel and Todd J. Albert’s four-volume Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery, this single-volume resource contains a comprehensive, authoritative review of operative techniques in surgical oncology surgery in one convenient place.

Superb full-color illustrations and step-by-step explanations help you master surgical techniques, select the best procedure, avoid complications, and anticipate outcomes.

Written by global experts from leading institutions, Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgical Oncology Surgery, Third Edition clearly demonstrates how to perform the techniques, making this an essential daily resource for residents, fellows, and practitioners.  

What are the key features of "Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgical Oncology Surgery Third Edition" ? 

• Includes new procedures and comprehensive updates throughout with visually stunning, consistently rendered medical illustrations and intraoperative photographs that present how to perform each technique step by step. 
• Provides new procedural videos and a newly streamlined eBook for on-the-go reference. 
• Uses consistent, easy-to-follow chapter templates and extensive bulleted lists and tables for quick reference and review. 
• Discusses each clinical problem using the same concise format: definition, anatomy, physical exams, pathogenesis, natural history, physical findings, imaging and diagnostic studies, differential diagnosis, nonoperative management, surgical management, pearls and pitfalls, postoperative care, outcomes, and complications. 

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Who are the authors of "Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgical Oncology Surgery Third Edition" ? 

Editors in Chief

Sam W. Wiesel  Dr. Wiesel is chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at MedStar Georgetown University, and a professor and chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Georgetown University School of Medicine, a position he's held since 1989. He specializes in treating patients with spinal conditions affecting the neck and lower back.

In addition to patient care, Dr. Wiesel is heavily involved in training the next generation of orthopaedic specialists through his academic and clinical appointments, earning many recognitions for his teaching abilities along the way. He is equally committed to advancing the field through his work with major peer-reviewed publications and professional medical societies. Chief among them are his longstanding positions as Editor-in-Chief, Seminars in Spine Surgery, (Saunders); Executive Editor, The Back Letter (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins); and Member, Board of Editors, Spine. Most recently, Dr. Wiesel served as senior editor for the second edition of Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery, a four-volume instructional manual released in 2016.

Todd J. Albert Dr. Todd J. Albert is Surgeon-in-Chief Emeritus at Hospital for Special Surgery. He is a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College.

Dr. Albert specializes in the field of orthopedic spine surgery focusing on disorders of the cervical spine. He has an interest in minimally invasive surgical techniques and image-guided technologies in the management of spinal disorders.

He serves on the boards of several scholarly journals and is Past President of The Cervical Spine Research Society and President of the Scoliosis Research Society. Dr. Albert is the author of seven books and more than 40 book chapters, and has published over 375 peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed articles. He has presented his research both nationally and internationally, and served as chairman at numerous courses.

Authors

Martin M. Malawer : Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Geo Wash University Washington, DC Professor (Clinical Scholar) Orthopedic Surgery Georgetown University Washington , DC Consultant, Surgery Branch National Cancer Institute National Institutes of Health Bethesda, MD, USA.

James C. Wittig, MD is Chairman of the Department of Orthopedics, Morristown Medical Center, and Medical Director, Orthopedic Oncology, Atlantic Health System, Morristown, NJ, USA.

Jacob Bickels Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, Director, Unit of Orthopedic Oncology, Hillel-Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Israel.