Riad Barmada, MD(University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)

This is a complete reference on total hip arthroplasty.

It is designed as a comprehensive reference on total hip replacement that includes history, materials, techniques, design, and various surgical approaches.

The primary audience is orthopedic surgeons.

The book starts with a review of basic knowledge about principles, design, materials, planning and implants selection, and detailed descriptions of all possible surgical approaches to the hip, with excellent quality illustrations and photographs. The various systems and devices for total and partial replacement are discussed, followed by detailed descriptions of surgical techniques for hip replacement for several conditions that produce bone deformity. The last few chapters are dedicated to management of infection, periprosthetic fractures, and the role of robotic navigation

In the last 20 years, many books have been published on total hip replacement. This one is more comprehensive, more inclusive, and very well written with outstanding illustrations. It is an excellent reference on this topic and would be of help to orthopedic surgeons and others interested in hip replacement arthroplasty.