Hear the authors discuss Manual of Soft-tissue Management in Orthopaedic Trauma.

This book beautifully begins with the most basic of 
soft tissue surgical techniques, including how to hold the scalpel and cut 
tissue as well as the proper use of other surgical tools. It progresses to 
describing and providing treatment recommendations with detailed photographs of 
complex traumatic soft-tissue issues. The color photos and diagrams are superb. 
This is very much a niche book without shortcomings.– Samuel 
Chmell, MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine 
 

A 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