The Best Prosthesis Books 2024

1. Safety of Silicone Breast Implants, Used [Hardcover]

The Dow Corning case raised serious questions about the safety of silicone breast implants and about larger issues of medical device testing and patient education. Safety of Silicone Breast Implants presents a well-documented, thoughtful exploration of the safety of these devices, drawing conclusions from the available research base and suggesting further questions to be answered. This book also examines the sensitive issues surrounding women's decisions about implants. In reaching conclusions, the committee reviews: The history of the silicone breast implant and the development of its chemistry. The wide variety of U.S.-made implants and their regulation by the Food and Drug Administration. Frequency and consequences of local complications from implants. The evidence for and against links between implants and autoimmune disorders, connective tissue disease, neurological problems, silicone in breast milk, or a proposed new syndrome. Evidence that implants may be associated with lower frequencies of breast cancer. Safety of Silicone Breast Implants provides a comprehensive, well-organized review of the science behind one of the most significant medical controversies of our time.

Safety of Silicone Breast Implants, Used [Hardcover]

2. Reference Manual for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Implants, and Devices: 2011, Used [Paperback]

The internationally acclaimed series, the Reference Manual for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Implants, and Devices: 2015 Edition (750 pages; ISBN-978-0-9891632-2-4), continues to be the most indispensable MRI safety textbook for radiologists, MRI technologists, and facility managers. This textbook includes fully updated guidelines and recommendations from the latest information in the peer-reviewed literature as well as documents developed by the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM), the American College of Radiology (ACR), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the Medical Devices Agency (MDA), and the Institute for Magnetic Resonance, Safety, Education and Research (IMRSER). Features of the 2015 Edition include patient screening forms in English and Spanish and guidelines for scanning patients with electronically-activated devices.

Reference Manual for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Implants, and Devices: 2011, Used [Paperback]

3. Informed Consent, Used [Hardcover]

This text tells the story of Colleen Swanson, an implant survivor, her husband John, an executive at Dow Corning, the company who supplied the implant material, and the effect that the silicon breast implant crisis had on their lives. This story was featured on the Oprah Winfrey TV show.

Informed Consent, Used [Hardcover]

4. Prosthetic Restoration and Rehabilitation of the Upper and Lower Extremity [Hardcover - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. "Prosthetic Restoration and Rehabilitation of the Upper and Lower Extremity" is a well-illustrated, state-of-the-art reference on the science and practice of post-amputation care, prosthetic restoration, and functional rehabilitation, designed to maximize patient independence and quality of life. Chapters are written by physiatrists, prosthetists, surgeons, and therapists at the University of Michigan, clinicians and teachers who work with amputees on a daily basis. Clinically oriented, it covers both lower and upper extremity restoration and rehabilitation and serves as a handy reference for busy practitioners to support sound clinical decision-making. Beginning with basic anatomy, kinesiology, and a recap of surgical decisions principles and post-operative care for amputees, the book discusses biomechanics, clinical assessment, prosthetic options, how to write a complete and detailed prescription for the prosthesis, restoration and management of specific problems by region, and rehabilitation programs and strategies. Common medical issues such as phantom limb sensation and pain, skin problems, and sexual and psychological considerations are discussed as well. In-depth coverage of prosthetic restoration is provided for special populations such as infants, children, the elderly, athletes multi-extremity amputees, and those who have lost limbs to cancer. Chapters are written in expanded outline format for ease of use and feature numerous full-color diagrams, photos, and other illustrations. This text will guide physicians, trainees, and other members of the care team through the fundamentals of restoring function to individuals who have lost limbs or body parts. Key Features: Provides a state-of-the-art, accessible, clinical approach to post-amputation care, prosthetic restoration, and functional rehabilitation Covers both upper and lower extremities Addresses prostheses for special populations and sports and recreation Includes boxed clinical pearls at the start of each chapter, illustrated quick reference tables, and full-color photos throughout Supports clinical decision making and addresses practical questions and problems Advises on new requirements for Medicare and Medicaid patients, and includes patient education materials and sample prescription forms that can be customized for use in any clinic Outlines important information for returning to the community after amputation "

Prosthetic Restoration and Rehabilitation of the Upper and Lower Extremity [Hardcover - Used]

5. Phantom Pain : North Carolina's Artificial-Limbs Program for Confederate Veterans, Used [Paperback]

Amputations constituted roughly 75 percent of all operations performed during the Civil War. This pioneering study examines North Carolina's program to supply and fit its Confederate amputees with artificial arms and legs.

Phantom Pain : North Carolina's Artificial-Limbs Program for Confederate Veterans, Used [Paperback]

6. Periprosthetic Joint Infection: Practical Management Guide [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. A periprosthetic joint infection occurs when bacteria or other foreign organisms enter a wound during or at any point following joint replacement surgery, sometimes even years after surgery. An infection can cause the joint to be painful or cause the implant to loosen, sometimes resulting in the need for revision surgery (Science Daily). Written by an author and editor team principally from Pennsylvania, USA, this practical guide offers advice on the management of surgical site infections following orthopaedic procedures. Divided into four sections, the book begins with an introduction to the basics of infection. The following sections discuss prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The section on diagnosis includes the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Clinical Practice Guidelines. Editor, Javad Parvizi, was vice chair of the work group for The Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infections of the Hip and Knee Guideline and Evidence Report, adopted by the AAOS in 2010. Key points Practical guide to the basics, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periprosthetic joint infection Includes American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines Includes contributions from many US-based specialists Editor, Javad Parvizi - vice chair of guideline and evidence report adopted by AAOS in 2010

Periprosthetic Joint Infection - Practical Management Guide, Used [Paperback]

7. Reference Manual for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Implants, and Devices, Used [Paperback]

The internationally acclaimed series, the Reference Manual for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Implants, and Devices: 2015 Edition (750 pages; ISBN-978-0-9891632-2-4), continues to be the most indispensable MRI safety textbook for radiologists, MRI technologists, and facility managers. This textbook includes fully updated guidelines and recommendations from the latest information in the peer-reviewed literature as well as documents developed by the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM), the American College of Radiology (ACR), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the Medical Devices Agency (MDA), and the Institute for Magnetic Resonance, Safety, Education and Research (IMRSER). Features of the 2015 Edition include patient screening forms in English and Spanish and guidelines for scanning patients with electronically-activated devices.

Reference Manual for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Implants, and Devices, Used [Paperback]

8. The Aliens and the Scalpel : Scientific Proof of Extraterrestrial Implants in Humans, Used [Paperback]

The personal story behind the greatest breakthrough of all time - scientific proof that anomalous bio-electromagnetic implants of extraterrestrial origin have been removed from persons reporting alien abduction experiences.

The Aliens and the Scalpel : Scientific Proof of Extraterrestrial Implants in Humans, Used [Paperback]

9. Shattered Nerves: How Science Is Solving Modern Medicine's Most Perplexing Problem, Used [Hardcover]

Once the stuff of science fiction, neural prosthetics are now a reality. Research and technology are creating implants that enable the deaf to hear, the blind to see, and the paralyzed to move. Shattered Nerves takes us on a journey into a new medical frontier, where sophisticated, state-of-the-art medical devices repair and restore failed sensory and motor systems. In a compelling narrative that reveals the intimate relationship between technology and the physicians, scientists, and patients who bring it to life, Victor D. Chase explores groundbreaking developments in neural technology. Through personal interviews and extensive research, Chase introduces us to the people and devices that are restoring shattered lives, from implants that enable the paralyzed to stand, walk, feed, and groom themselves, to those that restore bladder and bowel control, and even sexual function. Signals are also being recorded from the brains of paralyzed people to operate computers.

Shattered Nerves : How Science Is Solving Modern Medicine's Most Perplexing Problem, Used [Hardcover]

10. Risk Factors in Implant Dentistry: Simplified Clinical Analysis for Predictable Treatment, Used [Hardcover]

For general practitioners wishing to offer implant treatment this text the use of implants for achieving predictable restorative results. It presents a system that will allow dentists to identify those patients who are suitable candidates for implant therapy. It covers the specific risk factors - general, aesthetic and biomechanical - and explains how the dentist can define and evaluate the impact of these various risk factors and modify treatment accordingly. The risk factors and limitations specific to all types of edentulism and each particular clinical situation are described in detail. The safest treatment options, as well as alternative are given for each situation. Different surgical protocols are also presented, and the importance of communication openly with patients is stressed.

Risk Factors in Implant Dentistry: Simplified Clinical Analysis for Predictable Treatment, Used [Hardcover]