This comprehensive exploration of fracture patterns in clinical practice is based on an extensive review of over 65,000 fractures in 60,000 patients at a leading international trauma center. Each fracture is classified using the widely accepted AO/OTA system, allowing for immediate recognition and analysis. Readers will gain a full statistical overview of fracture location, segment, and type, along with key demographic data such as age, gender, and incidence rates. Special features include over 2,000 anatomical diagrams, illustrations, and x-rays that clearly demonstrate the AO/OTA classification and coding system, which has significant implications for treatment choices. The chapters are standardized and easy to follow, covering accepted classifications, nomenclature, anatomy, mechanisms of injury, epidemiological features, and diagnostic and treatment tips for each bone and segment. Multi-colored pie charts and bar graphs make statistical information accessible and user-friendly, while numerous case examples reflect the authors' extensive experience. This work serves as a core reference for orthopedic surgeons and is also invaluable for academic researchers, medical schools, libraries, and hospitals. It provides a wealth of information that will influence treatment planning, resource allocation in trauma care, and initiatives in preventive medicine.
