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From the reviews: "This book, edited by P. Ochsner, from Liestal, presents a comprehensive overview of the technique of total hip arthroplasty … . Overall, this book presents history and … it provides a wealth of information, clearly showing the benefit to be expected from a well-designed and well-run documentation system. It represents a tribute to the outstanding contribution of the Bernese school to hip arthroplasty … ." (R. Lemaire, Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, Vol. 71 (1), 2005) "The Swiss School, under the impulsion of M.E. Müller, has led since 1984 an inventory work of the total hip replacements. This work directed by P.E. Ochsner constitutes a digest of the acquired experience, fruit of a long human but also industrial cooperation. … The choice of the illustrations realized in a constant concern of clarity and attraction participates to the success of the presentation. This work constitutes an authentic success and must be considered as a work basis for surgeons … ." (Laurent Balabaud, European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, Vol. 13 (3), 2003)
Kurzbeschreibung
This book offers a comprehensive overview on implantation technique and complications of total hip prostheses. Planning of the operation is explained in a detailed manner. In the second part of the book all typical local complications such as hematoma, infections, luxations, fractures, neurologic complications and pain are defined and analysed with reference to the authors’ own experience and the relevant literature. The book ends with chapters on the overall survival of various types of prostheses and on informed consent. It is aimed at orthopaedic surgeons who deal with total hip prostheses on either a regular or occasional basis. Numerous illustrated case reports provide practical information, and the detailed index enables fast and easy consultation.
