
Pocketbook of Orthopaedics and Fractures
- 2nd Edition - March 31, 2006
- Latest edition
- Author: Ronald McRae
- Language: English
Written by a leader in the field, the revised 2nd Edition of this outstanding, practical handbook concisely and clearly discusses the key aspects of orthopaedic theory, examination… Read more
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Written by a leader in the field, the revised 2nd Edition of this outstanding, practical handbook concisely and clearly discusses the key aspects of orthopaedic theory, examination and fracture treatment for quick consultation in the clinical setting. Abundant illustrations - drawn by the author - complement the text superbly to help you understand concepts and techniques easily.
- Offers a user-friendly reference in a compact, pocket-sized format for on-the-go consultation.
- Provides unique illustrations that present clear guidance on how to perform an orthopaedic examination and treat a full range of fractures.
- Answers clinical questions with remarkable clarity and brevity.
3rd & 4th year Medical Students, Residents, Orthopaedics
ORTHOPAEDIC EXAMINATION
1. General principles
2. Segmental and peripheral nerves
3. The cervical spine
4. The shoulder
5. The elbow
6. The wrist
7. The hand
8. The thoracic and lumbar spine
9. The hip
10. The knee
11. The tibia
12. The ankle
13. The foot
FRACTURES AND DISLOCATIONS
14. Fractures: basic terminology
15. The diagnosis of fractures and the principles of treatment
16. Closed reduction and fixation of fractures
17. Open fractures/gunshot wounds/internal fixation
18. Fracture healing/complications/pathological fractures
19. Regional injuries: the shoulder girdle and humerus
20. Regional injuries: the elbow
21. Regional injuries: the forearm bones
22. Regional injuries: the wrist and hand
23. Regional injuries: the spine
24. Regional injuries: fractures of the pelvis, hip and femoral neck
25. Regional injuries: fractures of the femur and injuries about the knee
26. Regional injuries: fractures of the tibia
27. Regional injuries: the ankle
28. Regional injuries: the foot
29. The fracture clinic
Biochemical values
Index
1. General principles
2. Segmental and peripheral nerves
3. The cervical spine
4. The shoulder
5. The elbow
6. The wrist
7. The hand
8. The thoracic and lumbar spine
9. The hip
10. The knee
11. The tibia
12. The ankle
13. The foot
FRACTURES AND DISLOCATIONS
14. Fractures: basic terminology
15. The diagnosis of fractures and the principles of treatment
16. Closed reduction and fixation of fractures
17. Open fractures/gunshot wounds/internal fixation
18. Fracture healing/complications/pathological fractures
19. Regional injuries: the shoulder girdle and humerus
20. Regional injuries: the elbow
21. Regional injuries: the forearm bones
22. Regional injuries: the wrist and hand
23. Regional injuries: the spine
24. Regional injuries: fractures of the pelvis, hip and femoral neck
25. Regional injuries: fractures of the femur and injuries about the knee
26. Regional injuries: fractures of the tibia
27. Regional injuries: the ankle
28. Regional injuries: the foot
29. The fracture clinic
Biochemical values
Index
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: March 31, 2006
- Language: English
RM
Ronald McRae
Affiliations and expertise
Formerly Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, UK