Synopses & Reviews
This practical handbook covers the diagnosis and management of fractures in adults and children. Each chapter is organized as follows: Epidemiology, Anatomy, Mechanism of Injury, Clinical Evaluation, Radiologic Evaluation, Classification, treatment, Complications. Section 1 also covers Multiple Trauma, Gunshot Wounds, pathologic and periprosthetic fractures, and orthopedic analgesia. The new edition will be in full color and will include a new chapter on the basic science of fracture healing, as well as a new section on intraoperative Imaging.
Features:
- Bulleted format allows quick access and easy reading
- Consistent format for targeted reading
- Covers adult and pediatric fractures
- Covers fractures in all anatomic areas
- Heavily illustrated
- PortableIn
- Full color
- New chapter: Basic Science of Fracture Healing
- New Section: Intraoperative Imaging
Synopsis
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One of the most widely used manuals of its kind,
Handbook of Fractures, 5th Edition, is the ideal, on-the-spot reference for residents and practitioners seeking fast facts on fracture management and classification. Carry it with you for convenient access to the answers you need on complete fracture care of adults and children - from anatomy and mechanism of injury through clinical and radiologic evaluation and treatment.
Key Features: - Visualize key aspects of fracture management with abundant illustrations.
- Access vital information through quick-reference charts, tables, diagrams, and bulleted lists.
- Stay up to date with what's new in the field thanks to new chapters on intraoperative imaging and basic science of fracture healing.
- Get the latest information on special topics such as multiple trauma, gunshot wounds, pathologic and periprosthetic fractures, and orthopedic analgesia.
- Quickly find the information you need with consistently organized chapters covering epidemiology, anatomy, mechanism of injury, clinical evaluation, radiologic evaluation, classification, treatment, and management of complications.
Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, offering tablet, smartphone, or online access to: - Complete content with enhanced navigation.
- Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web.
- Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation.
- Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text.
- Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues.
- Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use.
Synopsis
Thoroughly updated for its Fourth Edition, this pocket-sized go-anywhere Handbook of Fractures is the ideal on-the-spot reference for residents and practitioners seeking fast facts on fracture management and classification. Chapters organized by anatomic site provide key information on fractures in adults and in children, including epidemiology, anatomy, mechanism of injury, clinical evaluation, radiologic evaluation, classification, treatment, and management of complications. The book's easy-access format features numerous charts, tables, diagrams, illustrations, and bulleted lists.
This edition includes new and updated information on aspiration of the joints, fracture reduction, traumatic lacerations, and multiple trauma.
Synopsis
One of the most widely used manuals of its kind, Handbook of Fractures, 5th Edition, is the ideal, on-the-spot reference for residents and practitioners seeking fast facts on fracture management and classification. Carry it with you for convenient access to the answers you need on complete fracture care of adults and children andndash; from anatomy and mechanism of injury through clinical and radiologic evaluation and treatment.
Table of Contents
Part I: GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
1: Closed Reduction, Casting, and Traction
2: Multiple Trauma
3: Open Fractures
4: Gunshot Wounds
5: Pathologic Fractures
6: Periprosthetic Fractures
7: Orthopaedic Analgesia
Part II: AXIAL SKELETON FRACTURES
8: General Spine
9: Cervical Spine
10: Thoracolumbar Spine
Part III: UPPER EXTREMITY FRACTURES AND DISLOCATIONS
11: Clavicle Fractures
12: Acromioclavicular and Sternoclavicular Joint Injuries
13: Scapular Fractures
14: Glenohumoral Dislocation
15: Proximal Humerus Fractures
16: Humeral Shaft Fractures
17: Distal Humerus
18: Elbow Dislocations
19: Olecranon
20: Radial Head
21: Radius and Ulna Shaft
22: Distal Radius
23: Wrist
24: Hand
Part IV: LOWER EXTREMITY FRACTURES AND DISLOCATIONS
25: Pelvis
26: Acetabulum
27: Hip Dislocations
28: Femoral Head
29: Femoral Neck Fractures
30: Intertrochanteric Fractures
31: Subtrochanteric Fractures
32: Femoral Shaft
33: Distal Femur
34: Knee Dislocation (Femoro-Tibial)
35: Patella and Extensor Mechanism Injuries
36: Tibial Plateau
37: Tibia/Fibula Shaft
38: Injuries about the Ankle
39: Calcaneus Fractures
40: Talus
41: Fractures of the Midfoot and Forefoot
Part V: PEDIATRIC FRACTURES AND DISLOCATIONS
42: Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery: General Principles
43: Pediatric Shoulder
44: Pediatric Elbow
45: Pediatric Forearm
46: Pediatric Wrist and Hand
47: Pediatric Hip
48: Pediatric Femoral Shaft
49: Pediatric Knee
50: Pediatric Tibia and Fibula
51: Pediatric Ankle
52: Pediatric Foot