"" The People's Victory is a mirror for each of us to see our own power to fight for justice and create the change we want to see in our world." – Gavin Newsom, Lieutenant Governor of CaliforniaIn 1996, a small group of Americans from all walks of life banded together to create one of the most miraculous political victories in modern American history. Opponents attacked the issue of marriage equality as amoral and a direct threat to families. Allies warned ...

In this issue of Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics, guest editors Drs. James C. Melville, Rui P. Fernandes, and Michael R. Markiewicz bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Maxillary and Midface Reconstruction, Part 1. This issue is Part 1 of a complete review of reconstruction of the midface and maxilla, featuring articles on reconstruction using soft tissue, local and pedicle flaps, the fibula, the scapula, deep circumflex iliac artery bone flap, and more. -...

In this issue of Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics, guest editors Drs. James C. Melville, Rui P. Fernandes, and Michael R. Markiewicz bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Maxillary and Midface Reconstruction, Part 2. This issue is Part 2 of a complete review of reconstruction of the midface and maxilla, featuring articles on reconstructing the orbit, reconstruction of skull base defects, tissue engineering and customized flaps, reconstruction for ballistic a...

This issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America is devoted to Orthodontics for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Patient and is edited by Drs. Michael R. Markiewicz, Sath Allareddy and Michael Miloro. Articles will include: Digital workflow for combined orthodontics and orthognathic surgery; Surgical tooth exposure and bonding: What does the orthodontist want?; Temporary skeletal anchorage techniques; Interceptive dentofacial orthopedics (growth modification); Correc...

This issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America is devoted to Orthodontics for the Craniofacial Surgery Patient and is edited by Drs. Michael R. Markiewicz, Sath Allareddy and Michael Miloro. Articles will include: Craniofacial growth: Current theories and influence on management; Overview of timeline of interventions in cleft lip and palate; Dentofacial orthopedics for the cleft patient (non-NAM techniques); Nasoalveolar molding (NAM) techniques; Orthodontic preparat...

The book provides a framework for diagnosis and treatment of the complex facial deformities found in craniofacial microsomia and Treacher Collins syndrome. These conditions are difficult to treat due to their complexity and variable presentation. The deformities may be mild or severe and merely cosmetic to life-threatening in nature. These conditions often manifest as complex facial deformities that require multiple surgical interventions. Timing is critical when treating these patients an...

Cutting edge information for all oral and maxillofacial surgeons on reconstruction of the acquired hard and soft tissue defects of the facial skeleton. Topics include skull defects, maxillary reconstruction, mandibular reconstruction, lip reconstruction, zygoma reconstruction, nose and naso-orbito-ethmoid fractures, zygomaticus implants, ear reconstruction, nerve reconstruction, orbital and ocular reconstruction, and much more!

Maxillary sinus elevation, followed by placement of a wide variety of grafting materials, has been the generally accepted surgical protocol for the development of bone in the sinus cavity. Over the years, various techniques have been proposed for maxillary sinus elevation, which differ in surgical approach, bone graft materials, and advanced technology application for hard tissue and soft tissue management.Dr. Kao and a team of experts begin by discussing anatomy, radiographic imag...

This issue focuses on Critical Skills and Procedures in the following topic areas: Pediatric, Orthopedics, Vascular, ENT Procudures, Cardiovascular, Airway, Trauma, Ultrasound, OB/GYN, and Urologic.

Cardiovascular Computed Tomography has a prominent role in the diagnosis and management across a wide spectrum of clinical indications. Therefore, knowledge about this exciting technology is critical for imaging specialists and clinicians alike. Complementary to more detailed textbooks, this book is geared towards readers, who are learning about cardiovascular CT regardless of their clinical specialty. It is intended to be a short practical introduction with a focus on visual material. Wit...

Musculoskeletal ultrasound has greatly changed the way healthcare providers in diverse fields diagnose and treat patients. Advances in technology have made machines cheaper and easier to use while producing high quality real-time images at the bedside, prompting some to call it the "twenty-first century stethoscope." Many healthcare providers (including physicians, physical therapists, PAs and NPs, athletic trainers, emergency medical technicians and nurses) at different levels of training...

Get up-to-date on all of the techniques that are rapidly becoming today’s standard of care with Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 2nd Edition. With this extensively revised edition, you’ll see how the increased use of ultrasound for diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain and other medical conditions can transform your patient care. Noted authorities discuss the techniques you need to know for upper and lower extremity blocks, truncal blocks, pain blocks, trauma and ...