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      • Trusted Partner
        Humanities & Social Sciences
        February 2023

        Cold, hard steel

        The surgical stereotype, past and present

        by Agnes Arnold-Forster, Keir Waddington

        British culture is populated by larger-than-life surgeons. Whether fictional or real, they have created, conformed to and complicated the surgical stereotype. Cold, hard steel anatomises this stereotype, offering a new social, cultural and emotional history of modern and contemporary British surgery. Drawing on cultural representations, archival material and oral history interviews, the book considers the development and maintenance of the surgical stereotype and explains why it has proven so enduring.

      • Trusted Partner
        Humanities & Social Sciences
        February 2023

        Cold, hard steel

        The surgical stereotype, past and present

        by Agnes Arnold-Forster, Keir Waddington

        British culture is populated by larger-than-life surgeons. Whether fictional or real, they have created, conformed to and complicated the surgical stereotype. Cold, hard steel anatomises this stereotype, offering a new social, cultural and emotional history of modern and contemporary British surgery. Drawing on cultural representations, archival material and oral history interviews, the book considers the development and maintenance of the surgical stereotype and explains why it has proven so enduring.

      • Trusted Partner
        Medicine
        September 2019

        Rhinoplasty and the nose in early modern British medicine and culture

        by Emily Cock, David Cantor, Keir Waddington

        Challenging histories of plastic surgery that posit a complete disappearance of Gaspare Tagliacozzi's rhinoplasty operation after his death in 1599, Rhinoplasty and the nose in early modern British medicine and culture traces knowledge of the procedure within the early modern British medical community, through to its impact on the nineteenth-century revival of skin-flap facial surgeries. The book explores why such a procedure was controversial, and the cultural importance of the nose, offering critical readings of literary noses from Shakespeare to Laurence Sterne. Medical knowledge of the graft operation was accompanied by a spurious story that the nose would be constructed from flesh purchased from a social inferior, and would drop off when that person died. The volume therefore explores this narrative in detail for its role in the procedure's stigmatisation, its engagement with the doctrine of medical sympathy, and its unique attempt to commoditise living human flesh.

      • Trusted Partner
        Humanities & Social Sciences
        February 2023

        Cold, hard steel

        The surgical stereotype, past and present

        by Agnes Arnold-Forster, Keir Waddington

        British culture is populated by larger-than-life surgeons. Whether fictional or real, they have created, conformed to and complicated the surgical stereotype. Cold, hard steel anatomises this stereotype, offering a new social, cultural and emotional history of modern and contemporary British surgery. Drawing on cultural representations, archival material and oral history interviews, the book considers the development and maintenance of the surgical stereotype and explains why it has proven so enduring.

      • Trusted Partner
        Medicine
        January 2022

        Rhinoplasty and the nose in early modern British medicine and culture

        by Emily Cock, David Cantor, Keir Waddington

        Challenging histories of plastic surgery that posit a complete disappearance of Gaspare Tagliacozzi's rhinoplasty operation after his death in 1599, Rhinoplasty and the nose in early modern British medicine and culture traces knowledge of the procedure within the early modern British medical community, through to its impact on the nineteenth-century revival of skin-flap facial surgeries. The book explores why such a procedure was controversial, and the cultural importance of the nose, offering critical readings of literary noses from Shakespeare to Laurence Sterne. Medical knowledge of the graft operation was accompanied by a spurious story that the nose would be constructed from flesh purchased from a social inferior, and would drop off when that person died. The volume therefore explores this narrative in detail for its role in the procedure's stigmatisation, its engagement with the doctrine of medical sympathy, and its unique attempt to commoditise living human flesh.

      • Orthopaedics & fractures
        March 2012

        Fast Facts: Low Back Pain

        by David Borenstein, Andei Calin

        Low back pain is one of the most common presenting complaints, can be extremely debilitating and carries enormous economic costs. In 70% of cases, however, no obvious cause is apparent. This makes a thorough history and skilled physical examination essential toidentifying the cause of symptoms and developing an effective therapeutic plan.This fully revised second edition of Fast Facts: Low Back Pain is the work of two leading experts. It equips the general healthcare professional with the knowledge and skill required to accurately assess each individual patient and offer the appropriate therapeutic choices for maximum pain relief.- Detailed exploration of the clinical assessment, including history taking, the ‘red flags’ to watch out for, physical observations and gait assessment, psychological considerations, palpation, and neurological and muscle testing.- Expert guidance on the appropriate therapeutic approach for optimal pain relief, covering conservative management, injections and surgical options.- Therapeutic exercises for pain relief and progressive restoration of function.- Maintenance exercises for posture correction, overall stretching and conditioning, andthe avoidance of back strain. Contents: Clinical assessment Investigations Causes of low back pain Conservative management Injections and surgery Future prospects Back maintenance exercises Useful resources

      • Neurosurgery
        January 2021

        COMPREHENSIVE NEUROSURGERY (VOLUME I)

        by A. Vincent Thamburaj, Sanjai Behari, Sachin Chemate

        This book intends to be a guide to trainees, young neurosurgeons and those in allied disciplines. Wide spectrum of neurosurgical disorders are covered with 118 chapters organized into 8 sections and 2 volumes; each of the eight sections has been critically reviewed by eminent surgeons. Each chapter specifically attempts to draw together all up-to-date relevant information and integrate theory and practice for a comprehensive learning. The concise and practical style is deliberately chosen for easy use.Volume 1: provides an overview of cerebral homeostasis and neurosurgical care, neurodevelopment disorders, neurotraumas, various intracranial infections and the wide spectrum of cerebrovascular problems.

      • Surgical techniques
        March 2013

        Robotic Surgery: Applications and Advances

        by Daniel Kendoff, Andrew D Pearle

        Technical inventions in the surgical field are beginning to have a major impact on the development of instruments, implants and the operating room environment. This book brings together the current concepts and clinical use of robotic systems in most relevant surgical subspecialties, and outlines advantages and limitations specifically by each discipline. The editors have convened a team of international thought leaders and pioneers of robotic technology from various surgical subspecialties to provide ten chapters delivering the latest updates on their clinical experience.

      • Surgical oncology
        November 2013

        Complex General Surgical Oncology: a Case-Based Approach (Volume 2)

        by Jason B Fleming, Daniel E Abbott

        Surgical oncology is a rapidly evolving field. Through increasingly sophisticated technologies and interventional techniques, and continued basic science breakthroughs, care of the cancer patient is ever improving. A cornerstone of this improvement is a continual evaluation and recognition of evidence-based changing practice patterns. This reality forms the basis for this two-volume text, focusing on diagnostic and treatment algorithms to maximize quality care for the surgical oncology patient. To engage the reader with real-world, patient-centered learning, this book consists of case-based scenarios and follow-up questions addressing key concepts of complex surgical oncology. This first volume of 18 chapters focuses on a variety of breast pathology, followed by examination of endocrine, soft tissue and esophageal malignancies, providing an excellent resource to guide optimal care for patients.

      • Orthopaedics & fractures
        February 2014

        Current Advances in Total Knee Arthroplasty

        by Giles R Scuderi

        Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease in adults around the world, and when nonoperative and medical management fail to resolve symptoms and the condition impacts the quality of life with significant disability, knee arthroplasty is indicated. Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty for the treatment of localized knee osteoarthritis has become more common, and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has long been a reliable and predictable procedure. In this nine-chapter overview, recent advances in primary unicompartmental and primary TKA have been highlighted, including the details of implant design, surgical technique and new technologies. Two commonly encountered issues during revision TKAs – bone loss and extensor mechanism complications – are reviewed. Current techniques in perioperative pain management and blood management are also explored, and, finally, the book brings together current advances in primary and revision TKAs.

      • Surgical oncology
        November 2013

        Complex General Surgical Oncology: a Case-Based Approach (Volume 1)

        by Jason B Fleming, Daniel E Abbott

        Surgical oncology is a rapidly evolving field. Through increasingly sophisticated technologies and interventional techniques, and continued basic science breakthroughs, care of the cancer patient is ever improving. A cornerstone of this improvement is a continual evaluation and recognition of evidence-based changing practice patterns. This reality forms the basis for this two-volume text, focusing on diagnostic and treatment algorithms to maximize quality care for the surgical oncology patient. To engage the reader with real-world, patient-centered learning, this book consists of case-based scenarios and follow-up questions addressing key concepts of complex surgical oncology. This first volume of 18 chapters focuses on a variety of breast pathology, followed by examination of endocrine, soft tissue and esophageal malignancies, providing an excellent resource to guide optimal care for patients.

      • Surgery
        August 2014

        Successful Techniques for Total Hip Replacement

        by Lawrence D Dorr

        The last decade has been one of turmoil for total hip replacement. Innovation in the process of the operation, implant innovations, changes in medical education – these issues are the reason that continued publication of the evolutionary changes in total hip replacement is important. The education provided in this book will benefit any orthopedic surgeon at any stage of their career, by providing the current state of the art/science of the practice of hip replacement. The vehicle of this education is the modern method of information transfer, the internet, and is the first eBook on total hip replacement.

      • Neurosurgery
        August 2007

        Rhoton's Cranial Anatomy and Surgical Approaches

        Society

        by Albert L. Rhoton Jr

        Rhoton's Cranial Anatomy and Surgical Approaches, a hardbound collection of the complete 2000 and 2000 classic supplements to NEUROSURGERY, official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, is THE must-have resource for any neurosurgeons' personal library. The latest edition includes a new and lengthy section on Operative Techniques and Instrumentation for Neurosurgery.

      • Surgery

        Preoperative Assessment and Perioperative Management

        by Mark Radford

        Pre operative assessment of the surgical patient is a key part of the perioperative process. However, it is one that cannot be separated from the other aspects of perioperative management, both clinical and administrative, that ensures the safe and effective treatment of surgical patients. There are a number of books on the market that examine perioperative management anaesthesia and surgical nursing that are only able to touch on the pre-operative assessment process. Pre Operative Assessment & Perioperative Management sets out to be different, by bridging the gap between these texts and the evolving and developing area of practice that pre operative assessment has become in modern healthcare

      • Cosmetics, hair & beauty

        All Women Are Beautiful

        A Guide to Perfect 10 Beauty

        by Diana Polska

        All Women Are Beautiful is the most comprehensive book ever written on how to improve female attractiveness, with over 1,000 scientific studies referenced.

      • Health & Personal Development

        Look 20 When You're 40

        Anti-Aging Skin Care For Wrinkle-Free Flawless

        by Diana Polska

        Look 20 When You're 40 is a highly researched skin care guidebook with over 100 studies referenced. Although there are many many anti-aging products to choose from, there are only a few highly effective, scientifically proven anti-aging skin products that have been shown to stop and reverse aging.

      • Fiction

        Red Flag Warning

        A Serial Arson Mystery

        by Kurt Kamm

        Los Angeles County is burning. A serial arsonist is setting the parched hills on fire. Plunge into infernos and face the smoke, heat and danger with the men on the fire lines. While NiteHeat prowls in the darkness, setting fires and taunting investigators, the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Arson Unit struggles to find the fire-setter and stop the devastation. Who is NiteHeat? Is it Ruffy, the 911 dispatcher who has failed firefighter training? Is it Mikey, a dropout who appears at every fire and steals firefighting equipment? Is it Father Dom who claims the fires are started by Satan? Discover the incendiary device triggered by a cooking timer from Williams Sonoma. Did you ever wonder how wildland arson investigators find the point of origin and evidence in a fire which consumes thousands of acres? Did you ever wonder what goes through the mind of an arsonist? Read RED FLAG WARNING.

      • Medicine

        Practical Microsurgery Cases: Repair, Replantation and Reconstruction

        by Hou Chunlin

        This book aims to introduce the most recent microsurgical techniques and applications in the pattern of illustrative case presentations, including digit replantation, toe-to-hand transplantation, peripheral nerve injuries especially total brachial plexus avulsion injury, surgical flaps. Microsurgery appeared to be a great procedure suitable for more applications. Anatomic research of the blood supply of skin, fascia, nerve, muscle, and bone identified flaps could be carried by pedicle vessels. Transfer of these flaps and revascularization by micro-vascular anastomoses of the arteries and veins set the stages for free flaps. In free flap surgery, single-stage and complex reconstructions could be achieved, which then led to earlier mobilization and better restoration of function with a shorter hospital stay. Today, microsurgical technique is fully matured, and micro-vascular free tissue transfer is an essential part of reconstructive surgery. Development of microsurgery in China is introduced in the initiation of the current book. Key technical points and experience of replantation, reconstruction, tissue repair, nerve repair and reconstruction, oncological repair and reconstruction cases together with other applications of microsurgery are further demonstrated.

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