Book excerpt: In this book, the author describes the most successful surgical procedures for repairing fractures, traumatic injuries, and other problems. Emphasis is on restoring normal anatomy and optimal function. The first two sections present in-depth discussions of the general principles of acute trauma, fracture, and reconstructive surgery. The third section is an atlas that documents in detail specific operative techniques, including arthrodesis, osteotomy, tendon transfers, muscle-balancing techniques, capsulorrhaphy and capsulotomy, and miscellaneous techniques. (Midwest).