Clinical Epidemiology of Orthopaedic Trauma 2nd ed. Edition

by Yingze Zhang

One of the most extensive fracture classification studies ever compiled, Clinical Epidemiology of Orthopaedic Trauma

comprehensively explores the distribution of fracture patterns in

clinical practice. This second edition features an in-depth review of a

much larger sample size in a nationwide study on fracture incidence.

All fractures are classified according to the widely accepted AO/OTA

system for immediate recognition and analysis. Not only will readers

get a full statistical overview of fracture location, segment, and

type, but they will also learn key demographic data such as age, 

gender, incidence rate, and more. 

Special Features: 

All new 349,935 fractures in over 371,822 additional patients than in the first editionMore

than 2,000 anatomic diagrams, illustrations, MRI and CT images, and

X-rays that clearly demonstrate how the AO/OTA fracture classification

and coding system worksEasy-to-follow, standardized chapters

that cover accepted classifications and nomenclature, anatomy, 

mechanisms of injury, epidemiological features, and take-home messages

on diagnosis and treatment for each bone and segmentMulticolored pie charts and bar graphs that make statistical information accessible and user-friendlyNumerous case examples reflecting the author s depth and breadth of experienceIn addition to being a core reference for orthopaedic residents and surgeons, Clinical Epidemiology of Orthopaedic Trauma, Second Edition, 

is an indispensable reference for academic researchers; medical

schools, libraries, and hospitals; and clinicians reviewing data for

analysis or publication. It offers a wealth of information that will

impact treatment planning, future allocation of resources in trauma

care, and initiatives in preventive medicine.

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