Manual of Soft-tissue Management in Orthopaedic Trauma(AO Trauma)

fracture first and foremost is a soft-tissue injury, the best possible outcome of which strongly depends on correct
decision making at the right time and state-of-the-art softtissue handling. In order for orthopaedic and trauma
surgeons to address these issues comprehensively without being plastic surgeons themselves, a certain level of
interdisciplinary understanding has to be acquired.
This textbook provides that knowledge applicable in everyday clinical situations, focusing on interdisciplinary
treatment strategies and basic soft-tissue techniques. High-quality videos and 20 carefully selected case studies
further illustrate this comprehensive approach and the complex process of decision making.
Surgeons will, among other things, be able to expand their knowledge regarding:

assessment of soft-tissue injuries

correct choice and handling of instruments

emergency department management

adequate debridement and wound conditioning

options and choice of wound closure and coverage