Plastic Surgery in Wars, Disasters and Civilian Life
by Anthony Roberts
The specialty of plastic surgery was developed and named by Sir Harold Gillies following his work between the two world wars reconstructing severely damaged servicemen from the First World. War. Sir Harold went on to inspire and train other surgeons from around the world. Among them was his cousin Sir Archibald McIndoe, who in the Second World War set up the unit at East Grinstead Hospital which looked after severely burned airmen and some other servicemen. The airmen themselves set up the famou...
Treatment of Acetabular Bone Loss and Chronic Pelvic Discontinuity - E-Book
by Neil P Sheth and Wayne Paprosky
Fetal and Pediatric Neuroradiology - E-Book
by Stephen Kralik, Nilesh Desai, Avner Meoded, and Thierry A G M Huisman
The Young Neurosurgeon (Literature and Medicine)
by Paul Edward Kaloostian
Suggestion in the Cure of Diseases and the Correction of Vices
by George C Pitzer M D
Operative Techniques in Breast, Endocrine, and Oncologic Surgery
by Michael Sabel
Operative Techniques in Breast, Endocrine, and Oncologic Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity
by Gunter Germann, L Scott Levin, and Randy Sherman
List of Staple Medical and Surgical Supplies, Vol. 1
by U S Council of National Defense
Rikki and her sister, Linda, fell out with one another four months ago. They are not speaking when Linda emails that she has lethal abdominal tumors, that her only hope of survival is a total bone marrow replacement. Linda claims Rikki is too old to donate, and explains there's only a slight chance she is a good match anyway-but Rikki refuses to accept that. Despite the wounding between them, Linda's email ignites a wild aspiration in her sister: she will become the perfect donor, the perfect ma...
As recently as 20 years ago, ceramics were widely ignored as potential biomaterials. Interest in bioceramics has increased dramatically over the past decade to the point where it is anticipated they will be the materials of choice for many orthopedic, otologic, maxillofacial and dental applications during the decade of the '90s. Alumina ceramics are being used extensively as articulating comJ1onents in total joint prostheses because of Ithe materials low coefficient of friction and excellent wea...
Back problems are the leading cause of disability worldwide - and many of us will endure severe or chronic back pain at some time in our lives. But what can we do? Are surgery and painkillers the only answers? “Not at all,” says spine and neck expert Dr. Ken Hansraj. “There are dozens of exercises, habits, and techniques you can practice - anytime, anyplace - that will significantly improve, if not completely heal, your back pain.” Now, this leading researcher presents a comprehensive guide to h...
Clinical Maxillary Sinus Elevation Surgery
Maxillary sinus elevation, followed by placement of a wide variety of grafting materials, has been the generally accepted surgical protocol for the development of bone in the sinus cavity. Over the years, various techniques have been proposed for maxillary sinus elevation, which differ in surgical approach, bone graft materials, and advanced technology application for hard tissue and soft tissue management.Dr. Kao and a team of experts begin by discussing anatomy, radiographic image applications...