Contemporary Extensile Exposures in Orthopaedic Surgery

This text outlines modern extensile exposures to the spine, pelvis and extremities for orthopaedic procedures. It describes approaches designed to minimize the damage of the blood supply to the soft tissue. It also elaborates on the principles of compartment resection to preserve a functional limb with minimal complications. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the blood supply to the soft tissue as a method of selecting incision placement to minimize wound complications. Exposures of the spine are also included, providing a functional approach to all the axial and appendicular skeleton. Skin vascular anatomy is used to describe incisions and dissections to minimize wound complications, while key landmarks, hazards, and potential complications of surgery are emphasized. The text also discusses the management of bone and soft tissue, and deals with the removal of malignances of the bone (tumour excision). There is coverage of both upper and lower extermities.
 
This text outlines modern extensile exposures to the spine, pelvis and extremities for orthopaedic procedures. It describes approaches designed to minimize the damage of the blood supply to the soft tissue. It also elaborates on the principles of compartment resection to preserve a functional limb with minimal complications. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the blood supply to the soft tissue as a method of selecting incision placement to minimize wound complications. Exposures of the spine are also included, providing a functional approach to all the axial and appendicular skeleton. Skin vascular anatomy is used to describe incisions and dissections to minimize wound complications, while key landmarks, hazards, and potential complications of surgery are emphasized. The text also discusses the management of bone and soft tissue, and deals with the removal of malignances of the bone (tumour excision). There is coverage of both upper and lower extermities.