Hans-Jörg Oestern, Otmar Lorenz Trentz, Selman Uranues, editors.
--Berlin, Heidelberg:
Springer
, c2011.
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All European countries, including those that have recently joined the European Union or are candidates for membership, currently show a clear trend towards an increasing number of accidental injuries. This holds true for a range of injuries, including accidents among the elderly, sports injuries, and trauma due to traffic accidents. The increase in the number of injuries is accompanied by rising expectations among patients, who anticipate good functional results even after serious injuries. Des…