Green's Skeletal Trauma in Children
- 5th Edition - June 6, 2014
- Latest edition
- Authors: Gregory A. Mencio, Marc F. Swiontkowski
- Language: English
Obtain the best outcomes from the latest techniques with help from a "who's who" of pediatric orthopaedic trauma experts! Considered as the "go-to" reference for orthopaed… Read more
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Description
Description
Obtain the best outcomes from the latest techniques with help from a "who's who" of pediatric orthopaedic trauma experts! Considered as the "go-to" reference for orthopaedic trauma surgeons and pediatric orthopaedic trauma surgeons, Green’s Skeletal Trauma in Children presents practical, focused guidance on managing traumatic musculoskeletal injuries in children and adolescents. It emphasizes the unique aspects of children's fractures in terms of epidemiology, mechanisms, management, and the challenges of treating the skeletally immature patient. State-of-the-art coverage includes crucial chapters on skeletal trauma related to child abuse, anesthesia and analgesia, management of children’s fractures, and outcome measures and rehabilitation.
Key features
Key features
- Confidently approach every form of pediatric musculoskeletal trauma with complete, absolutely current coverage of relevant anatomy and biomechanics, mechanisms of injury, diagnostic approaches, treatment options and associated complications.
- Know what to look for and how to proceed with the aid of over 800 high-quality line drawings, diagnostic images, and full-color clinical photos.
- Access the full text online at ExpertConsult.
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Skeletal Growth, Development, and Healing as Related to Pediatric Trauma
2. Physeal Injuries
3. Casting Techniques
4. Pathologic Fractures in Children
5. The Multiply Injured Child
6. Fractures with Soft Tissue Injuries
7. Complications of Fractures in Children
8. Outcomes Assessment of Fractures in Children
9. Fractures and Dislocations of the Forearm, Wrist, and Hand
10. Fractures and Dislocations About the Elbow
11. Fractures and Dislocations About the Shoulder
12. Fractures of the Spine
13. Fractures and Dislocations About the Hip and Pelvis
14. Fractures of the Femoral Shaft
15. Fractures Around the Knee in Children
16. Fractures of the Tibia and Fibula
17. Fractures and Dislocations of the Foot and Ankle
18. Non-Accidental Trauma
19. Anesthesia and Analgesia for the Ambulatory Management of Children's Fractures
20. Rehabilitation of the Child with Multiple Injuries
21. Skeletal Trauma in Young Athletes
22. Nerve Injury and Repair in Children
Review quotes
Review quotes
"This current and well written book covers all important aspects of pediatric orthopedic trauma. I strongly recommend it to all orthopedists caring for children, as well as orthopedic residents and pediatric orthopedic fellows. Emergency room physicians, pediatricians, and other primary care doctors can make use of this excellent resource."- Doody's Review Service
"This book is easy to read and contains everything that a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon or a senior trainee would require for the management of skeletal trauma. It is ideal for day to day practice and is certainly well referenced."Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, January 2010
"It has everything one needs to know about the modern management and understanding of skeletal trauma in children… Any physician involved in treating children with skeletal injuries and all medical libraries are strongly advised to buy this outstanding book."
-Edward Abraham, MD (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine) Doody Score: 99 - 5 Stars
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 5
- Latest edition
- Published: June 6, 2014
- Language: English