About

Locking plates are now established as numero uno implant for fracture fixation. The locking plates because of their superior fixation quality in complex and osteoporotic fracture broaden indications for plating. However, they still fail when their exact principles are not followed. This work presents in a compact form, all the important principles and practices of locking plates that lead a surgeon to successful fracture fixation.

Key Features

• The text is presented in a simple and lucid manner which is easy to understand and assimilate.
• Numerous informative radiographs and multi-coloured illustrations have been added.
• The book has been divided in two sections and the text is thoroughly updated and systematically organized.
• The first section deals with the general principles and practices pertaining to locking plates.
• The second section deals with discussion of the various applications of locking plates in a region-wise manner and highlights the indications, contraindications, technical manoeuvres, and limitations of locking plates.
• With its contemporary approach and lucid presentation, this book would be extremely useful as a quick reference to the orthopaedic surgeons.