Surgical Exposures in Orthopaedics 6th edition

The fully revised sixth edition carries on the legacy of Dr. Stanley Hoppenfeld (1934-2020), whose ideas have influenced orthopaedic surgical care worldwide.

Coauthored by Piet de Boer and Dr. Richard Buckley, this bestselling reference provides a clear view of orthopaedic anatomy from the surgeon’s perspective using easy-to-follow descriptions and hundreds of superb full-color illustrations. 

What are the key features of "Surgical Exposures in Orthopaedics : An Anatomic Approach 6th edition" ?

• Brings you up to date with recent changes in the field, using a highly relevant anatomic approach that has become increasingly important as approaches become smaller. 
• Details the techniques and pitfalls of each surgical approach, gives a clear preview of anatomic landmarks and incisions, and highlights potential dangers of superficial and deep dissection. 
• Contains 21 new surgical approaches, including fixation of rib fractures, the suprapatellar approach for tibial nail insertion, a minimally invasive approach to the clavicle, the posterior triceps-on approach to the distal humerus, three new approaches to the distal femur, as well as several others. 
• Includes expanded content on the anteromedial approach to the elbow and new surgical approaches to the talus, cuboid, navicular, and Lisfranc’s joint. 
• Features fully revised content throughout, including changes to the trochanteric osteotomy required to perform surgical hip dislocation, updated content on external fixation, and new references where appropriate. 
• Provides access to numerous high-quality procedural videos from every relevant angle, including a split screen with diagrams. 

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Who are the authors of "Surgical Exposures in Orthopaedics : An Anatomic Approach 6th edition" ?

Piet de Boer : British orthopedist. Member of Royal College Surgeons (England).

Dr. Richard Buckley has been on the active medical staff in Calgary since 1990. He is a Professor in the Department of Surgery, in the Division of Orthopaedic Trauma. His active clinical practice is that of orthopaedic trauma and he is extremely active in teaching undergraduate, and post graduate medicine. He has been involved in the Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship in Calgary, with nearly 50 International Fellows under his tutelage. 

Stanley Hoppenfeld (July 31, 1934 - May 15, 2020) was an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in New York, NY and had over 62 years of experience in the medical field. 

He published 14 peer-reviewed studies but is best known for authoring 7 textbooks on musculoskeletal disorders. These are still well-known to medical students and residents today. Examples include the “Surgical Exposure in Orthopaedics. The Anatomical Approach”, one of the all-time best selling textbooks that was translated into numerous languages, “Physical Examination of the Spine and Extremities” and “Orthopaedic Neurology. A Diagnostic Guide to Neurologic Levels”.