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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Master otologic surgical approaches and techniques

Otologic Surgery-the third edition of this invaluable surgical reference-has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest advances in the field and covers all aspects of surgery of the ear and skull base. Derald E. Brackmann, MD, Clough Shelton, MD, and Moises A. Arriaga, MD bring you seven new chapters on the hot topics of Cartilage Tympanoplasty, Reversible Canal Wall Down Mastiodectomy, Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Syndrome, Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, Far Lateral Transcondylar Approach, Stereotactic Radiation Therapy, and Vascular Considerations in Neurotology. These extensive updates, along with the inclusion of new contributors and the elimination of redundant chapters, ensure that this book provides you with the essential information you need toselect and perform state-of-the-art surgical techniques. The companion web site at expertconsult.com features the fully s (more…)

The Handbook of Geriatric Care Management, Second Edition is a comprehensive reference for Geriatric Care Managers (GCMs) to define duties and procedures while also providing guidelines for setting up a geriatric care practice. It is a strong educational tool for the growing legions of GCM students offering an simple to use, readable, practical textbook, full of precise, multi domain information to learn the academic building blocks and receive a certificate or degree in GCM. This book is considered the leading resource by professional geriatric care managers, who are both starting to practice or already working in the GCM field. It addresses the many settings that Geriatric Care Managers find themselves in such as, hospitals, long-term care facilities, assisted living and rehabilitation facilities and covers how to launch a GCM business, complete a professional geriatric assessment, have the clinical skills to professionally practice in (more…)

This volume is based on the conference “Aging in the Community: Living Arrangements and Mobility,” organized by the German Centre for Research on Aging at the University of Heidelberg in cooperation with Pennsylvania State University. It explores the similarities and differences of living arrangements and outdoor mobility in both cultures and the impact on older persons’ roles in community life and sustainable community development. Considering the future of aging theoretically from an environmental gerontology perspective and practically in terms of available technology, the central tenet of this volume is that future “indoor” and “outdoor” environments will become much more intertwined than is the case today. Merging the concerns of living arrangements and mobility, this volume leads us to a new understanding of distance and nearness even in the presence, for example, of severe chronic illness.

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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…)