Creative Fractures

Creative Fractures
Author: M.D. Litonjua
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2011-02-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 145209831X

The world is one of increasing diversity and pluralism. Our world is one of the different and of the many. Even the individual personality and the social self are increasingly diverse and plural. This is especially evident in racial and ethnic identities. The Ohioan, the New Yorker, the Texan, all became, after the cauldron of the Civil War, the American. Now the American is continually being hyphenated: Native-American, African-American, Latino-American, Asian-American, and a host of other hyphens. In the academy, the dichotomy between the fox who knows many things, and the hedgehog who knows one big thing (Archilocus), is giving way to different combinations and variations of learning, teaching, and expertise, as demanded by and reflecting the diversity and complexity of society and world. While these differences and pluralisms can lead to fragmentation, these fractures can also be creative. The ethnically hyphenated person who straddles two cultures need not be marginal to both, but can use the riches of his/her diverse experiences to cross-fertilize the cultures of which they are now part and parcel. The other, the different, especially the poor, must not be marginalized, pushed to the margins of society as outcasts; they need to be empowered for their betterment and for the common good of society. The academic, well-versed in several disciplines, should not be considered master of none, but can bring the insights of one discipline to tame the fundamentalism of another discipline and to expand the horizons of all. In one form or another, to a greater or lesser extent, this is what I have tried to do in the essays gathered in this second collection, the first being Critical Intersections (2006).

Fragility Fracture Nursing

Fragility Fracture Nursing
Author: Karen Hertz
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2018-06-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319766813

This open access book aims to provide a comprehensive but practical overview of the knowledge required for the assessment and management of the older adult with or at risk of fragility fracture. It considers this from the perspectives of all of the settings in which this group of patients receive nursing care. Globally, a fragility fracture is estimated to occur every 3 seconds. This amounts to 25 000 fractures per day or 9 million per year. The financial costs are reported to be: 32 billion EUR per year in Europe and 20 billon USD in the United States. As the population of China ages, the cost of hip fracture care there is likely to reach 1.25 billion USD by 2020 and 265 billion by 2050 (International Osteoporosis Foundation 2016). Consequently, the need for nursing for patients with fragility fracture across the world is immense. Fragility fracture is one of the foremost challenges for health care providers, and the impact of each one of those expected 9 million hip fractures is significant pain, disability, reduced quality of life, loss of independence and decreased life expectancy. There is a need for coordinated, multi-disciplinary models of care for secondary fracture prevention based on the increasing evidence that such models make a difference. There is also a need to promote and facilitate high quality, evidence-based effective care to those who suffer a fragility fracture with a focus on the best outcomes for recovery, rehabilitation and secondary prevention of further fracture. The care community has to understand better the experience of fragility fracture from the perspective of the patient so that direct improvements in care can be based on the perspectives of the users. This book supports these needs by providing a comprehensive approach to nursing practice in fragility fracture care.

Orthogeriatrics

Orthogeriatrics
Author: Paolo Falaschi
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2021
Genre: Anesthesiology
ISBN: 3030481263

This new open access edition supported by the Fragility Fracture Network aims at giving the widest possible dissemination on fragility fracture (especially hip fracture) management and notably in countries where this expertise is sorely needed. It has been extensively revised and updated by the experts of this network to provide a unique and reliable content in one single volume. Throughout the book, attention is given to the difficult question of how to provide best practice in countries where the discipline of geriatric medicine is not well established and resources for secondary prevention are scarce. The revised and updated chapters on the epidemiology of hip fractures, osteoporosis, sarcopenia, surgery, anaesthesia, medical management of frailty, peri-operative complications, rehabilitation and nursing are supplemented by six new chapters. These include an overview of the multidisciplinary approach to fragility fractures and new contributions on pre-hospital care, treatment in the emergency room, falls prevention, nutrition and systems for audit. The reader will have an exhaustive overview and will gain essential, practical knowledge on how best to manage fractures in elderly patients and how to develop clinical systems that do so reliably.

Distal Radius Fractures

Distal Radius Fractures
Author: Geert Alexander Buijze
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2021-02-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323757650

Edited and authored by leading international experts, Distal Radius Fractures: Evidence-Based Management provides a state-of-the-art overview of diagnosis and management based on today’s best practices. Each chapter focuses on one key issue, offering a challenging case and then questioning the reader in an engaging fashion to provide the best available evidence on each topic. Practical and easy to read, this innovative text is a useful resource for all residents, physicians and surgeons who manage fractures. Combines current best practices with the knowledge and experience of a global team of expert contributing authors, with a focus on practical use in applying the evidence. Covers need-to-know topics such as anatomy and biomechanics, diagnostic management, acute fracture management, management of pediatric and elderly fractures, and more. Includes valuable case scenarios, technical tips and tricks, and pearls and pitfalls. Features high-quality illustrations including CT scans, x-rays, and clinical photographs. Consolidates the latest evidence on distal radius fractures into one convenient resource.

Brinker, Piermattei and Flo's Handbook of Small Animal Orthopedics and Fracture Repair - E-Book

Brinker, Piermattei and Flo's Handbook of Small Animal Orthopedics and Fracture Repair - E-Book
Author: Charles E. DeCamp
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 880
Release: 2015-12-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323242790

Stay ahead of the rising demand for orthopedic surgery in veterinary practice with the most trusted handbook for small animal orthopedics. Brinker, Piermattei, and Flo’s Handbook of Small Animal Orthopedics and Fracture Repair, 5th Edition is the expert reference you need to successfully understand, diagnose, and treat the wide variety of conditions affecting the locomotor system in small animals. As with previous editions, this comprehensive handbook offers readers a clear and consistent description of the most common orthopedic conditions along with the pathology, diagnostic work-up, surgical indications and planning, surgical approach, surgical techniques, complications, and follow-up recommendations that accompany them. This new edition also includes the latest information on fractures, musculoskeletal diseases, and the advances in methods of fixation, lameness correction, and joint surgery. Not only will readers gain access to routinely used orthopedic treatments — such as plating, wiring, and pinning techniques — this handbook also discusses the more complex modalities — like minimally invasive surgery, and angle stable fixation systems with the newest information on interlocking nail and locking plate technologies. With this unrivaled reference, you’ll have the expert guidance you need to successfully diagnose and treat nearly any musculoskeletal case you may encounter in daily practice. Clear, concise coverage covers the pathology, diagnostic work-up, surgical indications and planning, surgical approach, surgical techniques, complications, and follow-up recommendations for the most common orthopedic conditions. Step-by-step line drawings clearly illustrate different types of fractures and demonstrate the surgical procedures used to affect repairs – detail that can’t be conveyed in clinical photographs. Anatomical organization provides quick access to information on both fractures and other conditions for each region of the body. NEW! Advances in joint surgeries, specifically the knee, shoulder, and elbow, keep practitioners abreast of the latest technology and best practices. NEW! Coverage of minimally invasive surgery has been added to the many chapters. NEW! Advances in imaging (MRI, CT, and radiographs) are included to keep practitioners up to date on the latest technology. Updates on new fixation technologies include angle stable interlocking nails and locking plate fracture fixation systems. Updates on common surgeries include triple pelvic osteotomy and total hip replacement NEW! High-definition clinical photographs have been added to give readers a closer view of various fractures and repair techniques.

The Creative Wound

The Creative Wound
Author: Mark Pierce
Publisher:
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2019-01-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9781795492744

An empathetic guide to recovering your creative soul. Combining heartfelt personal stories with inspirational and practical insights, Mark Pierce demonstrates how we can overcome artistic anxiety, find renewed creative courage, and produce meaningful work that matters. "Simple, powerful, and works like pure magic. I haven't read a book that shook me up this much since The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. The Creative Wound: Heal Your Broken Art is a must-read--and an essential tool--for creative people across the globe."- Lauren Sapala, author of Firefly Magic and The INFJ Writer As an artist, you put your heart into what you do. It's the seat of all your work. But if your creative heart breaks, you lose all expressive power. Deep down, you know if this damage would only heal then freedom of movement would return and you'd discover all that you are truly capable of. But how? This book explains: * Why your gift is desperately needed, especially as technology advances.* What understanding your story will reveal to your future creative self. * How to find inspiration when you're just not feeling it.* When daydreaming is your best productivity option.* How to own your own creativity and stop waiting for a big break.* The power of curiosity in living a truly creative life.* Effective ways to change course and find your true creative path. And that's just for starters... Praise for THE CREATIVE WOUND "A soothing balm for your creative battle scars, this is a book for anyone who feels they have more to bring to the world but suffer doubt, feel ashamed, or wildly over-think their creativity. It gently equips you to direct your life's art with purpose and perspective, rather than allowing the pain to write for you. Happy healing!" - Andy Mort, musician, writer, and creator of The Gentle Rebel Podcast The Creative Wound is a book that will help you take that vital look inside, and offers great wisdom and practical tips toward rebuilding your creative foundations in a stronger, more positive way." - Rick Jesse, Dogtooth brand & experience design TABLE OF CONTENTS PART ONE: WHY YOUR CREATIVE LIFE MATTERS * Why Make Art? * Where Does The Art Go? PART TWO: DEFINE & LOCATE YOUR CREATIVE WOUNDS * When Creativity Freezes * Creative Wound Stories * The Clues Hidden In Your Story PART THREE: HEAL YOUR CREATIVE WOUNDS * Interpreting Our Stories * Passion & Choice * Find Out Who You Are * Good Ground * Inspiration * Community * Forgiveness * Thankful Thursday * 168 Hours * Cognitive Junk Food * Date Nights & Deadlines * Don't Patronise Me, I'm Starving * Perfectionism & Play * Meet You In Melbourne * Finish Something * Conclusion An addition to the conversation on creativity and vulnerability, The Creative Wound offers perspectives on themes sure to be familiar to readers of Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic, Steven Pressfield's The War Of Art, and Rob Bell's How To Be Here. It's time to heal your broken art.

Traumatic Dental Injuries

Traumatic Dental Injuries
Author: Jens O. Andreasen
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2011-10-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 111825015X

TRAUMATIC DENTAL INJURIES: A MANUAL The third edition of Traumatic Dental Injuries: A Manual builds on the widespread success of the previous two editions. The ultimate guide to dental trauma, the manual preserves its uniquely usable and reader-friendly format, demonstrating step-by-step treatment protocols for commonly occurring traumatic injuries. Several new sections have been added to expand the number of clinical scenarios, describing soft tissue injuries associated with dental trauma, showing how decoronation of ankylosed anterior teeth in adolescents can preserve the alveolar process for later implant placement, and identifying predictors for pulpal and periodontal ligament healing complications as well as for tooth loss. A unique feature of the new edition is the accompanying DVD which presents computer animations of all trauma scenarios, as well as links to the internet-based interactive Dental Trauma Guide to predict healing complications for individual trauma scenarios. KEY FEATURES Written by international authorities on dental trauma Demonstrates treatment protocols in a clear step-by-step format Illustrated throughout with high-quality color images and diagrams Includes more sections to expand number of clinical scenarios Accompanied by a new DVD of trauma scenario animations REVIEWS OF PREVIOUS EDITIONS The text is clear and well written and well referenced ... The chapters on diagnosis of periodontal and pulpal complications are particularly helpful as this is a difficult area for many clinicians. The manual will serve as an excellent reference for practitioners and dental students who have a good working knowledge of dental traumatology. Journal of Orthodontics Overall, this book is excellent and I believe would be an essential member of a dentist’s library. It is the sort of book that can be quickly read, and information and guidance can be located easily when the need arises. The price makes the book very affordable and I wholeheartedly recommend it as an essential reference source for the general dentist and dental student. Australian Endodontic Journal BY THE SAME AUTHORS Textbook and Color Atlas of Traumatic Injuries to the Teeth Fourth Edition Edited by J.O. Andreasen, F.M. Andreasen and L. Andersson ISBN 9781405129541 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Edited by L. Andersson, K.E. Kahnberg and M.A. Pogrel ISBN 9781405171199 DVD animations can be found by entering the ISBN at Booksupport.wiley.com

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for the Clinician

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for the Clinician
Author: Krishnamurthy Bonanthaya
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 1965
Release: 2021
Genre: Face
ISBN: 9811513465

This is an open access book with CC BY 4.0 license. This comprehensive open access textbook provides a comprehensive coverage of principles and practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery. With a range of topics starting from routine dentoalveolar surgery to advanced and complex surgical procedures, this volume is a meaningful combination of text and illustrations including clinical photos, radiographs, and videos. It provides guidance on evidence-based practices in context to existing protocols, guidelines and recommendations to help readers deal with most clinical scenarios in their daily surgical work. This multidisciplinary textbook is meant for postgraduate trainees, young practicing oral surgeons and experienced clinicians, as well as those preparing for university and board certification exams. It also aids in decision-making, the implementation of treatment plans and the management of complications that may arise. This book is an initiative of Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India (AOMSI) to its commitment to academic medicine. As part of this commitment, this textbook is in open access to help ensure widest possible dissemination to readers across the world. ; Open access Unique presentation with contents divided into color-coded core competency gradations Covers all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery Supplemented with videos of all commonly carried out procedures as operative video Every chapter or topic concludes with "future perspective" and addresses cutting edge advances in each area Every topic has a pull out box that provides the most relevant systematic reviews/ key articles to every topic.

Designing to Avoid Disaster

Designing to Avoid Disaster
Author: Thomas Fisher
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2013
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 041552735X

Author Thomas Fisher introduces the idea of fracture-critical design and provides many solutions for how we can design to avoid major disasters.

Fractured Scenes

Fractured Scenes
Author: Damien Charrieras
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2021-03-29
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9811559139

Fractured Scenes is the first extensive academic account of music and sound art practices that fall outside of the scope of ‘mainstream music’ in Hong Kong. It combines academic essays with original interviews conducted with prominent Hong Kong underground/independent musicians and sound artists as well as first hand-accounts by key local scene actors in order to survey genres such as experimental/noise music, deconstructed electronic music, indie-pop, punk, garage rock, sound art and DIY ‘computer’ music (among others). It examines these Hong Kong underground music practices in relief with specific case studies in Mainland China and Japan to begin re-defining the notion of a ‘musical underground’ in the context of contemporary Hong Kong.