Matthew Porteous
Susanne Bäuerle

Almost 30 years ago Rigmor Texhammer and Chris Colton wrote the book AO/ASIF Instruments and Implants. This book, a technical manual for ORP, became the standard work for ORP describing AO techniques of operative fracture surgery. Most of the principles set out in that book have remained unchanged but the techniques and implants used to apply them have changed dramatically in the intervening years revolutionizing the care given to patients.

This completely new book, Techniques and Principles for the Operating Room, is a valuable tool for the operating room personnel and for residents starting their careers in orthopaedic trauma care. The book is divided into three sections: (1) operating room principles which cover the different aspects of operating room management for ORP; (2) the AO Principles of fracture management; and (3) a detailed
guide to performing certain common procedures with an emphasis on the use of the surgical instruments.

The classic and well-established techniques are stressed but the most recent advances in operative fracture care are highlighted. These include the increasing importance of relative stability, biological fixation, minimally invasive techniques, and the correct use of locking head screws and the locking compression plate. Section 3—anatomical applications—describes the use of different fixation techniques in common fractures. Each procedure is described in a step-by-step way designed to assist ORP and junior residents while assisting surgery.

I am convinced that all staff working in the operating room will make use of this well-written and well-illustrated book to the benefit of the patient.

Thomas P Rüedi, MD, FACS
em Professor of Surgery
Founding and Honorary member of AO Foundation
Maienfeld, Switzerland

Published in 2010
hardcover
728 pages
1190 illustrations


ISBN 978-3-13-151081-5
e-ISBN 978-3-13-151091-4

€ 109.99