TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Anesthesia for Orthopedic Surgery A1 - Dooley, Joshua A1 - Roy, Lance A1 - Flanagan, Ellen A1 - Martin, Gavin A2 - Longnecker, David E. A2 - Mackey, Sean C. A2 - Newman, Mark F. A2 - Sandberg, Warren S. A2 - Zapol, Warren M. PY - 2017 T2 - Anesthesiology, 3e AB - KEY POINTSOrthopedic surgery is associated with high incidences of deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.The need for anticoagulation results in anesthesia issues specifically related to the potential for neuraxial hematomas.Unique complications in orthopedic surgery are related to tourniquet use and fat embolism.Regional anesthesia is associated with lower morbidity and mortality than is general anesthesia.Prone spinal surgery cases have unique complications related to patient positioning, such as nerve injuries, ventilation problems, and blindness.Multimodal analgesia offers superior pain relief and leads to improved recovery. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1144132910 ER -