Emergency Orthopedics : The Extremities

by Simon, Robert R.

• ISBN13: 9780838522103
• ISBN10: 0838522106
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-10-09
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional

Summary

In the emergency department, quick and accurate radiologic diagnosis of fractures, breaks, and other injuries to the extremities is critical--and no other resource delivers answers to these pressing questions like this well-illustrated guide. New to this edition: an added section on rheumatologic conditions and new illustrations including more MR and ultrasound views.

Table of Contents

Orthopedic Principles and Management.

Fracture Principles.

Muscle Disorders.

Rheumatology.

Complications.

Special Imaging Techniques.

Pediatric Orthopedics.

Fractures and Rheumatology.

Fractures of the Hand.

Fractures of the Carpals.

Soft Tissue Injuries, Dislocations, and Disorders of the Hand and Wrist.

Fractures of the Radius and Ulna.

Fractures of the Distal Humerus.

Soft Tissue Injuries, Dislocations, and Disorders of the Elbow and Forearm.

Fractures of the Humeral Shaft.

Fractures of the Proximal Humerus.

Fractures of the Clavicle.

Fractures of the Scapula.

Soft Tissue Injuries, Dislocations, and Disorders of the Shoulder and Upper Arm.

Lower Extremities.

Fractures of the Pelvis.

Fractures of the Hip and Proximal Femur.

Fractures of the Femoral Shaft.

Soft Tissue Injuries, Dislocations, and Disorders of the Hip, Pelvis, and Thigh.

Fractures of the Distal Femur.

Fractures of the Proximal Tibia and Fibula.

Fractures of the Patella.

Soft Tissue Injuries and Disorders of the Knee.

Dislocations of the Knee, Fibula, and Patella.

Fractures of the Tibial and Fibular Shaft.

Soft Tissue Injuries, Dislocations, and Disorders of the Leg.

Fractures of the Ankle.

Soft Tissue Injuries, Dislocations, and Disorders of the Ankle.

Fractures and Dislocations of the Foot.

Soft Tissue Injuries and Disorders of the Foot.

Appendix.

Slints, Casts, and Other Techniques.