Summary:
Each chapter details the techniques and pitfalls of a surgical approach, gives a clear preview of anatomic landmarks and incisions, and highlights potential dangers of superficial and deep dissection.

This edition has been expanded to include arthroscopic approaches to the knee and shoulder and minimal access approaches for inserting intramedullary nails into the humerus, femur, and tibia. Many illustrations have been reworked to reflect the trend toward preserving soft tissue and blood supply to bones, and most illustrations have been redone in full colour.

FEATURES:

Each chapter has a consistent organisation, namely Surgical Approach and Applied Surgical Anatomy, each highlighting Landmarks and Incisions, and Deep and Superficial Dissection
Outstanding colour illustrations
Dangers of each procedure highlighted
Organised so the surgeon can access information of interest quickly first the surgical approach, then the underlying anatomy

Contents

CHAPTER 1: THE SHOULDER

Arthroscopic Approaches

-Posterior
-Anterior

Anterior Approach

-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Anterior Approach
-Anterolateral Approach
-Lateral Approach
-Minimal Access Approach to the Proximal Humerus
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Anterolateral and Lateral Approaches
-Posterior Approach
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Posterior Approach

CHAPTER 2: THE HUMERUS

-Anterior Approach
-Anterolateral Approach to the Distal Humerus
-Posterior Approach
-Lateral Approach to the Distal Humerus
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Arm

CHAPTER 3: THE ELBOW

-Posterior Approach
-Medial Approach
-Anterolateral Approach
-Anterior Approach to the Cubital Fossa
-Posterolateral Approach to the Radial Head

Applied Surgical Anatomy

-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Medial Approach
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Anterolateral Approach
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Anterior Approach
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Posterior Approach

CHAPTER 4: THE FOREARM

-Anterior Approach to the Radius
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Anterior Compartment of the Forearm
-Exposure of the Shaft of the Ulna
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Approach to the Ulna
-Posterior Approach to the Radius
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Posterior Approach to the Radius

CHAPTER 5: THE WRIST & HAND

-Dorsal Approach to the Wrist
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Dorsal Approach to the Wrist
-Volar Approach to the Wrist
-Volar Approach to the Ulnar Nerve
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Volar Aspect of the Wrist
-Volar Approach to the Flexor Tendons
-Midlateral Approach to the Flexor Sheaths
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Finger Flexor Tendons
-Volar Approach to the Scaphoid
-Dorsolateral Approach to the Scaphoid
-Drainage of Pus in the Hand

Drainage of Paronychia

-Drainage of a Pulp Space Infection (Felon)
-Web Space Infection
-Anatomy of the Web Space of the Fingers
-Anatomy of the Web Space of the Thumb
-Tendon Sheath Infection
-Deep Palmar Space Infection
-Drainage of the Medial (Midpalmar) Space
-Drainage of the Lateral (Thenar) Space
-Applied Surgivcal Anatomy of the Deep Palmar Space
-Drainage of the Radial Bursa
-Drainage of the Ulnar Bursa
-Anatomy of the Hand

CHAPTER 6: THE SPINE

Lumbar Spine

-Posterior Approach
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Posterior Approach
-Anterior (Transperitoneal) Approach
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Anterior Approach
-Anterolateral (Retroperitoneal) Approach

Cervical Spine

-Posterior Approach
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Posterior Approach
-Posterior Approach to the C1-2 Vertebral Space
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Posterior Approach to the C1-2 Vertebral Space
-Anterior Approach
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Anterior Approach

Thoracic Spine

-Posterolateral (Costotransversectomy) Approach
-Anterior (Transthoracic) Approach

Specialized Approaches

-Posterior Approach to the Thoracic and Lumbar Spines for Scoliosis
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Posterior Approach to the Thoracic and Lumbar Spines
-Approach to the Posterior Lateral Thorax for Excision of Ribs

CHAPTER 7: THE PELVIS
-Anterior Approach to the Iliac Crest for Bone Graft
-Posterior Approach to the Iliac Crest for Bone Graft
-Anterior Approach to the Pubic Symphysis
-Anterior Approach to the Sacroiliac Joint
-Posterior Approach to the Sacroiliac Joint
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Bony Pelvis

CHAPTER 8: THE HIP & ACETABULUM
-Anterior Approach to the Hip
-Anterior Approach to the Acetabulum
-Anterolateral Approach to the Hip
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Anterior and Anterolateral Approaches to the Hip -Lateral Approach to the Hip
-Ilio-Inguinal Approach to the Acetabulum
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Ilio-Inguinal Approach to the Acetabulum
-Posterior Approach to the Hip
-Posterior Approach to the Acetabulum
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Posterior Approaches to the Hip and Acetabulum
-Medial Approach to the Hip
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Medial Approach

CHAPTER 9: THE FEMUR

Lateral Approach

-Posterolateral Approach
-Anteromedial Approach to the Distal Two Thirds of the Femur
-Posterior Approach
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Thigh
-Minimal Access Approach to the Proximal Femur

CHAPTER 10: THE KNEE
-Arthroscopic Approaches to the Knee
-Medial Parapatellar Approach
-Approach for Medial Meniscectomy
-Medial Approach to the Knee and Its Supporting Structures
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Medial Side of the Knee
-Approach for Lateral Meniscectomy
-Lateral Approach to the Knee and Its Supporting Structures
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Lateral Side of the Knee
-Posterior Approach to the Knee
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Posterior Approach to the Knee
-Lateral Approach to the Distal Femur

CHAPTER 11: THE TIBIA & FIBULA
-Anterior Approach to the Tibia
-Anterolateral Approach to the Tibia
-Posterolateral Approach to the Tibia
-Approach to the Fibula
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Leg
-Anterior Approach to the Tibia
-Posterolateral Approach to the Tibia
-Approach to the Fibula
-Minimal Access Approach to the Proximal Tibia

CHAPTER 12: THE ANKLE & FOOT
-Anterior Approach to the Ankle
-Anterior and Posterior Approaches to the Medial Malleolus
-Approach to the Medial Side of the Ankle
-Posteromedial Approach to the Ankle
-Posterolateral Approach to the Ankle
-Approach to the Lateral Malleolus
-Anterolateral Approach to the Ankle and Hindpart of the Foot
-Lateral Approach to the Hindpart of the Foot
-Lateral Approach to the Posterior Talocalcaneal Joint
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Approaches to the Ankle
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Approaches to the Hindpart of the Foot
-Dorsal Approaches to the Middle Part of the Foot
-Dorsal and Dorsomedial Approaches to the Metatarsophalangeal Joint of the Great Toe
-Dorsal Approach to the Metatarsophalangeal Joints of the Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Toes
-Approach to the Dorsal Web Spaces
-Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Foot

CHAPTER 13: PPROACHES FOR EXTERNAL FIXATION
-The Humerus
-The Radius and Ulna
-The Femur
-The Tibia and Fibula