Pathophysiology of the Polytrauma Patient David J. Hak, MD, MBA Philip F. Stahel, MD Peter Giannoudis, MD, FRCS It is important for the orthopaedic surgeon to be knowledgeable about the many physiologic responses that occur following trauma. Overall survival and outcomes can be improved with early total care and adherence to staged treatment algorithms.
Nonunions and Malunions Brett R. Bolhofner, MD Maureen Finnegan, MD Douglas W. Lundy, MD, FACS Nonunions and malunions require definitive treatment based on biomechanics and biology. These treatment options include correction of deformity, stable fixation, and grafting.
Infections Michael T. Mazurek, MD Paul J. Girard, MD The types of infection include posttraumatic and nosocomial. Successful treatment of infection involves thorough patient assessment and an individualized and multidisciplinary approach.