Skeletal Trauma: Basic Science, Management, and Reconstruction, 2-Volume Set (Browner, Skeletal Trauma) 5th Edition

Skeletal Trauma: Basic Science, Management, and Reconstruction, 5th Edition

Edited by the Leading Authorities in Orthopaedic Trauma Care

Master the latest techniques and make confident decisions in trauma care with the most trusted and comprehensive reference in the field. Skeletal Trauma: Basic Science, Management, and Reconstruction, 5th Edition delivers in-depth, evidence-based guidance on the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries—from acute trauma to complex post-traumatic reconstructions.

With contributions from an unmatched team of global orthopedic trauma experts—including military and civilian leaders—this edition brings cutting-edge science and surgical innovation directly into your clinical practice. Whether you're managing high-energy polytrauma or isolated fractures, this essential text equips you with the knowledge and tools to optimize patient outcomes.

Key Features

• Definitive, Up-to-Date Coverage: Covers anatomy, biomechanics, injury mechanisms, diagnosis, and step-by-step treatment strategies for virtually every fracture and musculoskeletal trauma scenario.
• Expanded Military and Mass Casualty Content: Learn from frontline experience with dedicated chapters authored by active-duty military surgeons on blast injuries, gunshot wounds, and combat-related trauma.
• New and Updated Chapters: Includes essential new content on internal fixation, thoracolumbar fractures, acetabular and distal femur fractures, forearm injuries, amputations in trauma, and more.
• Focused Reconstruction Guidance: Address the long-term challenges of malunions, nonunions, limb salvage, and other post-traumatic conditions with specialized chapters on complex reconstruction techniques.
• Rich Visual Support: Features a fully updated art program, including high-quality intraoperative photos, radiographs, and illustrations that clarify techniques and enhance decision-making.
• Expert Editorial Team: Benefit from insights provided by both returning and new editors, reflecting a diverse range of perspectives and experiences across academic and field-based trauma care.