Adams's Outline of Fractures, Including Joint Injuries

by Hamblen, David L.

• ISBN13: 9780443102974
• ISBN10: 044310297X
• Edition: 12th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-04-01
• Publisher: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE

Summary

The new edition of the now classic Adam's Outline of Fractures - prepared by authors working in the UK - has been updated to include the latest conservative and surgical approaches to the management of fractures. Suitable for medical undergraduates and trainee surgeons, as well as nurses and physiotherapists working in trauma services, this classic text continues to offer a sound basis for the safe and effective management of musculoskeletal injuries. New edition of highly praised book with an established reputation Well known for its clear writing style and logical classification of fractures Basics of treatment are summarised in a useful appendix for quick reference and revision Provides up-to-date surgical therapies as well as conservative treatment options New author line-up Clear new page format, using two-colour design Extended artwork programme, now including two-colour line artworks, new radiographs, MRI and CT scans Enhanced anatomical classification system Advances in cell biology and molecular genetics New chapter on osteoporosis, including fracture treatment in the elderly

Table of Contents

Introduction

Pathology of fractures and fracture healing

Clinical and radiological features of fractures

Principles of fracture treatment

Complications of fractures

Special features of fractures in children

Osteoporosis and fragility fractures

Joint injuries

Cervical spine

Spine and thorax

Paraplegia from spinal injuries

Shoulder and upper arm

Elbow and forearm

Wrist and hand

Pelvis and hip

Thigh and knee

Leg and ankle

The foot

Further Reading

Index

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