The book contains all the latest and best information on large animal osteosynthesis. The CD-ROM gives you easy access to the full AO ASIF Knowledge Base. With simple mouseclicks you can switch from text to figures to animation and to the AO ASIF teaching videos. This is ideal for preoperative planning, allowing you to develop a surgical strategy by working with standardized bones and instruments presented on the screen. The World Wide Web can be accessed via mouseclick, allowing you to scan all current literature. Updates on specific issues are presented on the internet at <a href=http://www.aopublishing.com target=_blank>www.aopublishing.com</a>.
Children and adolescents are affected by a large range of diseases with oral manifestations that may not be seen in adults. Such diseases include viral and bacterial infections, but many other conditions as well, for example, after swallowing caustic liquids. As with the author's immensely successful Color Atlas of Oral Diseases, this new work is lavishly illustrated with high-quality color photographs, providing the reader with an at-a-glance diagnostic guide. Succinct texts in tabular form complement the images to help the reader formulate a differential diagnosis and a treatment plan.
George Laskaris is renowned for his excellent Color Atlas of Oral Diseases, one of Thiemes all-time bestsellers. This new title by Laskaris represents the ideal companion to the atlas, providing a logical extension from the diagnostic atlases toward treatment of the diseases described here.Each disease is described in capsule form, with epidemiology, etiology, the main clinical features, and the appropriate diagnostic tests. After this, a section follows on general therapeutic guidelines, which involve topical or systemic treatment, environmental factors and alternative or experimental treatments. Finally, each report includes a section of the most important references on that condition.This efficiently conceived therapeutic guide to oral diseases will be an invaluable aid for all residents and physicians who may be called upon to evaluate oral diseases.
Review By AuntMinnie.comIdeal for general pathologists who may not be familiar with breast examinations, here is the first book to correlate breast pathology and mammography. This outstanding new book provides all the basic facts needed for pathologic examinations, with hundreds of diagrams, slides, and histological illustrations to demonstrate the process. A strong emphasis is placed on the teamwork philosophy, teaching specialists from different fields how to function together.Key features: Extensively illustrated with hundreds of diagrams, radiographs, and full-color illustrations to guide you through the pathologic process Valuable information on understanding the connection between radiologic appearance and the underlying pathology Concise text providing the relevant information specialists need The first text to focus on the team approach to treating breast cancersCovering topics such as hyperplastic changes, benign and malignant lesions, invasive breast carcinoma, preoperative diagnostic criteria, and more, Practical Breast Pathology is essential for all radiologists, pathologists, surgeons and oncologists involved in breast cancer detection. Stay on the cutting edge of the field with this state-of-the-art guide, order today!
In today's modern dental practice, the patient's role has changed–from petitioner seeking pain relief to client requesting a wide range of services, including improved looks. Often the patient will decide between amalgam, gold, composite or ceramics as the material of choice for a posterior tooth restoration, or have a say in the processing method used for its fabrication!This lavishly illustrated new volume in the prestigious Color Atlas of Dental Medicine Series explores the full scope of today's rapidly growing practice of aesthetic dentistry and its future evolution. You will find full coverage of the improved aesthetics and biocompatibility possible in new all-ceramic and metal-ceramic systems, plus details on in-lay, onlay, and veneer processing methods. And you will benefit from the informed discussion of each technique and system, complete with the advantages and disadvantages of each. Special topics covered:* Basic principles, indications, diagnostics, and treatment planning* All background on composites-direct posterior restorations and composite inlays* Aesthetics and function of direct anterior restorations* The newest metal-ceramic and all-ceramic restorations, including clinical aspects of the all-ceramic crown and inlays* Step-by-step bleaching techniques* How to achieve maximum aesthetics with implants* And more!Complete with a chapter on state-of-the-art computer assisted systems for use in restorative dentistry, and the impact of aesthetic techniques on every dental subspecialty, this book is informative and current. It recognizes that today's practice has dramatically shifted from pain relief and functionality to a demand for excellent cosmetic results, and it will be a valued resource in every practitioner's office. Stay up-to-date in a rapidly evolving field; order your copy today!
Awareness of neuropathy as a chronic complication of diabetes is constantly increasing. Diabetes centers adopt methods to diagnose neuropathy without neurological training. This trend calls for instructions on how to use and interpret diagnostic methods. This book includes recent research and covers clinical, technical, and public health aspects of neuropathy, bringing together the top experts in the field.
The treatment of temporomandibular disorders requires a multidisciplinary approach, involving the participation of dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, radiologists, and others. This lavishly illustrated text/atlas provides a wealth of valuable information for specialists who need to enhance their understanding of TMJ disorders. TMJ Disorders and Orofacial Pain is the invaluable diagnostic guide all dentists and related specialists need to provide optimize the care and treatment of patients in this condition. It ties together the anatomic, physiologic, and psychological aspects of TMJ to help you confidently reach an accurate diagnosis.MRI has proven to be the most reliable imaging modality for the diagnosis of TMJ disorders. A key benefit of this text is teaching dentists how to interpret MRIs, and also to provide the required knowledge for informed communication with radiologists. Throughout the text, you'll find exquisitely detailed, full-color photographs which take you step-by-step through the clinical examination of the jaw. The book teaches you how to analyze information as it comes in to select the proper course of treatment based on the patient's history and clinical data.Written in a clear and easy-to-follow format, the text presents state-of-the-art approaches to managing TMJ disorders. With this book, dentists and related specialists will gain the essential skills and knowledge needed to ensure their patients receive the best possible care!
The problem with most orthopedic surgery books is that they don't accurately portray what you see in a surgical setting. This outstanding atlas, featuring nearly 400 beautifully executed color photographs, provides the first visual guide to surgical anatomy as you see it. Special features of the atlas include:*Over 400 high-quality color photographs that vividly depict surgical anatomy* Fresh cadaver specimens portray the true colors of the anatomy involved* Step-by-step coverage of more than 60 approaches to the foot, hand, thigh, knee, spine, and more!* Clear identification of all structures revealed during each step of the exposure* Each approach is accompanied by practical advice on its uses, advantages, disadvantages, structures at risk, technique, helpful tricks, and what will become visible if you get off trackIdeal for residents, Atlas of Orthopaedic Surgical Exposures offers a practical and vivid introduction to surgical anatomy, providing them with the essential orientation they need. Seasoned orthopedic surgeons will turn to this book to refresh their knowledge of the surgical anatomy and ensure a smooth operation.
Жизнь зрелого человека, наполненная энергией и радостными впечатлениями, – сегодня это не мечта, а достижимая реальность. Автор этой книги издал уже более 20 книг общим тиражом полмиллиона экземпляров и заслужил международное признание. Его читают не только на русском, но и на китайском и на болгарском языках. Тот, кто прочитал книги Юрия Щербатых, понимает, как сохранить здоровье до самой глубокой старости, и с радостью выполняет простые рецепты.
La propuesta surge de la cátedra Línea de profundización Paro cardiaco en el adulto con énfasis en trauma. Se trata de una actualización del estado del trauma en Colombia en los últimos 10 años, en la que se hace un recorrido desde la valoración prehospitalaria del trauma con su recuento histórico y el abordaje por el médico general, de la vía aérea traumatizada; el trauma asociado a vehículos y explosiones; las medidas más eficaces, como son las de prevención y educación desde las escuelas de educación primaria y secundaria y la comunidad en general; el abordaje del trauma craneoencefálico, primera causa de muerte por trauma; los traumas abdominales y la prevención de la sepsis; el manejo del transporte de los pacientes traumatizados, en fin, una propuesta para los profesionales de la salud, sobre la revisión del trauma desde un análisis integral hasta su abordaje preventivo y terapéutico. Este flagelo de salud pública continúa siendo una de las principales causas de morbimortalidad en la población productiva laboralmente, tanto en Colombia como en el mundo.