This state-of-the-art resume of treatment for traumatic disruption of the upper leg will be essential reading for all orthopaedic and trauma sugeons involved in the management of femur trauma. An explosion of interest in femur fractures has brought new technology, innovative operative approaches and fresh ideas to bear on these complicated injuries. This volume, combining European and North American expertise from leaders in the field, discusses cutting edge techniques while still emphasising practical, proven strategies for achieving good clinical results after severe fractures.