This book describes the whole field of endoprosthetics, with all its potential, for practicing clinicians. The following aspects are dealt with in particular: indications and contraindications, surgical procedures (pros and cons), pain therapy, costs, post-operative problems, infections, risks, necessary medication, length of medication, and post-operative patient care.

M. G. Krukemeyer, Paracelsus-Klinik Osnabrück; G. Möllenhoff, Raphaelsklinik Münster, Lehrkrankenhaus der Westfälischen Wilhelms-Universität.