Piezosurgery is an innovative approach to hard tissue surgery that meets essential biologic criteria. The long-term stability of the peridontium and alveolar bone is facilitated by using ultrasonic instrumentation that offers atraumatic surgical procedures; limited risk to the surrounding tissue; and improved visibility, hemostasis, and postoperative conditions. This book presents the clinical applications of ultrasonic devices in bone surgery, including the indications, advantages, and limitations of this technology. New surgical protocols and numerous illustrated clinical cases help guide developing surgeons in the nuances of ultrasonic-based bone surgery for optimal clinical results.

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Written by one of the leading experts in musculoskeletal radiology, this orthopaedic primer familiarizes radiologists with the indications, applications, potential complications, and radiologic evaluation of orthopaedic fixation devices, appliances, and joint prostheses. The book examines the imaging modalities used in the evaluation of orthopaedic fixation devices and prostheses, the clinical and imaging features and normal appearance of these devices, and the imaging features and most appropriate modalities for evaluating complications. More than 1,900 illustrations complement the text. Note: This book is a condensed version of Berquist’s Imaging Atlas of Orthopaedic Appliances and Prostheses, which published in 1994.

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‘This book is an up to date invaluable resource for all practitioners who are involved in the management of central venous access devices CVADs. The information is evidenced based and follows a logical and easy to follow format.’British Journal of Anaesthetic and Recovery Nursing’I work in an area where we have patients with CVADs on an nearly daily basis and I will be recommending this book to my staff. It is also small in size and so can be easily carried around and referred to.’British Journal of Anaesthetic and Recovery Nursing

Central venous access devices (CVADs) are used within a variety of areas in both hospital and community health care settings to administer blood or fluids, to provide long term access for repeat transfusion of blood or blood products, chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition and antibiotic therapy, and to provide immediate access in emergency situations. Central venous access devices is a practical guide to the care (more…)

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“This book is an absolute must for anybody who is just overwhelmed by the prospect of having to go through the various standards that are becoming increasingly important to manufacturers and users alike. . ..It not only explains every aspect of the science of reliable design but provides clear definitions of the jargon and good practical examples of the paperwork required from the various certifying bodies. . . .it is unlikely that most of us will ever need to refer to any other book than this one. ” —Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
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As medical devices increase in complexity, concerns about efficacy, safety, quality, and longevity increase in stride. Introduced almost a decade ago, Reliable Design of Medical Devices illuminated the path to increased reliability in the hands-on design of advanced medical devices. With fully updated coverage in its Second Edition, (more…)