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BOOK REVIEW
Handbook of orthopaedic trauma implantology
ISBN 9811562784, 9789811562785 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6278-5 Editors:
Arindam Banerjee, Peter Biberthaler, Saseendar Shanmugasundaram, Springer Books
Marius M. Scarlat1
Published online: 11 May 2024
© The Author(s) under exclusive licence to SICOT aisbl 2024
The recently published Handbook of Orthopaedic Trauma
Implantology released by Springer and Edited by Arindam
Banerjee, Peter Biberthaler and Saseendar Shanmugasund-
aram is a monumental three volume opus including 1441
Figures and 69 Tables on more than 2100 pages authored
by over 157 international specialists.
The book is available in printed and electronic format and
is mostly enjoyable to read or consult punctually for specific
questions or expert opinions, descriptions, explanations and
data. The table of contents, developed index and keywords
search make a fast access for high-quality information on
various topics.
From the beginning it is clear and well defined that this
book is written for surgeons. And it is authored by surgeons
with experience who face the reality of traumatology and
practice. This book is not written “in office” by theory pur-
ists, it is not one “Deus ex cathedra” infallible talk and it is
not dogmatic. All affirmations, demonstrations and explana-
tions are authored by physicians in practice, dealing every
day with human suffering from trauma, accidents, aging,
impaired and altered mobility. This book helps our peers
to make choices, take decisions and improve patients care.
Implantology and surgery for all regions of the body are
thoroughly described. Upper and lower limb, spine, pelvis
and paediatrics have separate sections. There is also a sec-
tion on bone grafts in primary applications including pol-
ytrauma and multiple fractures.
With a foreword from the famous and most respected
Prof. GS Kulkarni, academic Orthopaedic Surgeon from the
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (Nashik, India),
this three-volume book is designated by Springer Nature as
a “Major Reference Work”.
This book covers all the important orthopaedic implants
* Marius M. Scarlat
[email protected] and their use. From the invention to applications of the vari-
ous implants and the logic of why development, the read-
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Fracture fixation is explained and described in all regions biocompatibility. In this chapter, physical, corrosion, and bio-
and cases for different types and groups of implants. Debates compatibility characteristics of the currently used alloys and
and descriptions of choices such as nails versus plates or their clinical implications are thoroughly explained.
open versus external fixation. The includes introduction to The extended applications of implants in treating frac-
orthopaedic implantology, principles of orthopedic nailing tures on pathologic bones are described by Ashok Johari,
and plating, types of implants used traumatology, metal- Antonio Andreacchio, Federico Canavese and Mohit J. Jain
lurgy and biomechanics, bone healing and hardware removal from Mumbai and Lille.
implantology principles and applications in upper and lower Intramedullary nailing is developed in several chapters
limbs, spine and pelvis, etc. The separate section on paediat- including the history and beginnings of the method in lower
ric implants, is remarkable and unique in its kind. limb and upper limb, the rationale and biology of fixation,
This book fulfills the need for the first comprehensive the minimally invasive procedures that improve patients’
reference on the topic. Various commercial companies have comfort and minimize surgical morbidity. A plethora of
operative manuals and inventory lists to detail their own international authors contribute to these parts of the book
products. This book is neutral, comprehensive and not com- that would make the study before surgery for the young spe-
mercial. The work is highly technical, scientifically sound cialists and residents a very pleasant and ludic experience.
and well presented for all specialists. This highly informative The general instrumentation and practice of pelvic frac-
and carefully written book serves as a practical and theoreti- tures management is written by Sameer Aggarwal and Vishal
cal guide for orthopedic surgeons, scientists, researchers and Kumar from Chandigarh. The pelvic region is complex and
students. Mechanical engineers and research-development specific in access in regard of the internal cavities and organs.
implantologists will find superb and valuable information This has led to specific designs of tissue retractors, longer
for the design of the future materials. drill bits, screw drivers, drill sleeves, etc. The special angula-
The table of contents includes 114 chapters and entries. tion in retractors is particular to the approaches in pelvic and
Regions and implants as well as various applications are acetabular surgery. Pelvic plates have been designed in shape,
described (anterior and posterior spine in all regions, ante- size and the material property for allowing malleability for
grade and retrograde nailing, peri-articular and diaphyseal contouring. The external fixation of the pelvi-acetabular area
plating for all long bones, biomechanics of spine in vari- needs to adapt and adopt the curvatures of the pelvis. This
ous anatomical sections, bone healing with and without chapter is a precious review of the instruments and implants
implants, bone grafting, computer navigation for external in use for pelvic and acetabular surgeries.
and internal fixation of fractures in different areas of the The general principles of orthopaedic plating are described
human body. A special chapter authored by Arindam Chat- by Shyamasunder N. Bhat and Ajith Kumar from Karnataka.
terjee and Gaur Gautam Kar from Kolkata is dedicated to The three-dimensional computer-tomograph scans are
the cutting and modulating tools such as bone osteotomy revolutionizing orthopaedic trauma implantology. The prin-
devices, drilling tools, or sawing. The advantages of a sharp ciples of this revolution and examples are given by Gaur
cutting tool range from surgical precision to contributing in Gautam Kar from Khishanganj. The impact of the epide-
rapid healing. In order to maintain such a vital inventory, miologic changes on Implantology are well explained by
proper knowledge of maintenance is necessary. This chapter David Torres, Guillermo Araujo-Espinoza and S. Shanmu-
is extremely clear and precious for the use and the mainte- gasundaram. The effects of the increased Body Mass Index
nance of our operating rooms efficacy. on implantology and surgery are a very interesting view
The chapter authored by Satish Mutha from Mumbai is on how our population changes and how the challenges in
dedicated to the chemistry and constitution of the metallic managing this particular group of individuals are important.
implants in fracture surgery and is outstanding. It describes Authored by S. Shanmugasundaram, Atul Bandi, S. Sam-
the impressive developments in metallurgy that created a undeeswari and Debabrata Kumar from Puducherry, Bahrain
variety of alloys allowing to manufacture near-complete inert and Dudley, the chapter have also the advantage of the inter-
and biocompatible implants. The relation between malleabil- national view and experience in different populations. The
ity, ductility and strength is explained and clarified for the impact of the increased life expectancy on implantology is
readers. The commonly used Stainless-Steel and Titanium written by Christian Lozano, S. Samundeeswari, Guillermo
alloys in fracture implants undergo low but finite corrosion. Araujo-Espinoza and S. Shanmugasundaram from Lima and
This can cause weakening of implants and aggravate fatigue from Pudducherry.
failure. There is also a concern about the allergic, toxic, Specific instrumentations and principles for anatomic
and carcinogenic properties of the free ions which may be areas like the major joints (knee, hip, ankle, wrist and all
released in vivo. As many young patients with trauma may others) are developed in highly technical descriptions, chap-
not want to remove implants, it is important that the metals ter by chapter and zone by zone. Reading is pleasant and
should have lifelong and Magnetic Resonance Examination improved by the illustrations and examples.
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The implantology of carpal bones fractures, the Clavicle, and knowledge for the young generation of traumatology
the Distal Femur, the Distal Humerus, the Foot, the Head and and orthopaedic specialists. Like other rare and comprehen-
Neck of Femur; the Proximal Humerus, Proximal Tibia, Radial sive books on principles and “how to”, this opus is a must
Head and Neck, the Shaft of Femur Including Segmental and for medical libraries, orthopaedic and trauma academic and
Combination Fractures and so many others (all) are developed practice centers, for the orthopaedic specialists and resi-
on hundreds of pages with examples and clear descriptions. dents. Congratulations.
The contributors and authors of this monumental work
are too many to be acknowledged here. However, the Spring-
erlink access to the book includes and outlines each special-
Publisher's Note Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to
ist that contributed.
jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.
Respect for the knowledge and for the work well done
is my ultimate feeling as a reader and user. A book about
tools, something that makes us better and improves science
