Manual of Orthopaedics

Description:

Now in vibrant full color, Manual of Orthopaedics, Eighth Edition, provides the must-know information you need to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal injuries and diseases with confidence. This quick-reference manual has been completely updated and revised to include content particularly valuable for orthopaedic physician assistants, while retaining key information for orthopaedic residents and nurse practitioners, primary care physicians, and orthopaedic providers in all practice environments.  

Table of Contents:

1 General Approach to the Patient with Musculoskeletal Pain

2 The Diagnosis and Management of Musculoskeletal Trauma

3 Complications of Musculoskeletal Trauma

4 Prevention and Management of Acute Musculoskeletal Infections

5 Acute Nontraumatic Joint Conditions

6 Pediatric Orthopaedic Conditions

7 Common Types of Emergency Splints

8 Cast and Bandaging Techniques

9 Orthopaedic Unit Care

10 Traction

11 Operating Room Equipment and Techniques

12 Acute Management of Spine Trauma

13 Disorders and Diseases of the Spine

14 Fractures of the Clavicle

15 Sternoclavicular and Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries

16 Acute Shoulder Injuries

17 Nonacute Shoulder Disorders

18 Fractures of the Humerus

19 Elbow and Forearm Injuries

20 Acute Wrist and Hand Injuries

21 Nonacute Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Conditions

22 Fractures of the Pelvis

23 Hip Dislocations, Femoral Head Fractures, and Acetabular Fractures

24 Fractures of the Femur

25 Knee Injuries: Acute and Overuse

26 Fractures of the Tibia

27 Ankle Injuries

28 Fractures and Dislocations of the Foot

29 Overuse and Miscellaneous Conditions of the Foot and Ankle

30 Aspiration and Injection of Upper and Lower Extremities

Index